Equipment Specialist (Metrology)

SUMMARY

Responsible for executing, scheduling or overseeing the maintenance, repair, and qualification of laboratory instrumentation, hardware, and software; provide feedback and guidance regarding laboratory instrumentation using professional and technical knowledge of mechanical, scientific or related instrumentation and software.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides fundamental diagnosis, maintenance and preventative maintenance, qualification, troubleshooting, and repairs of basic laboratory instrumentation.
• Provides a fundamental level of calibration and qualification of temperature-controlled and/or pressurized units.
• Installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of Continuous Monitoring System (CMS) sensors.
• Coordinates and oversees vendor management of laboratory equipment to perform inventory and decommissioning of equipment, as needed.
• Maintains inventory and event scheduling system for laboratory equipment.
• Sources and orders/ensures inventory of consumables and repair parts for instruments, as needed.
• Interacts with customers/staff to provide fundamental analytical instrument support, explanation of troubleshooting results, and solutions based on troubleshooting.
• Drafts and/or revises technical documentation and documents such as standard operation procedures, calibration procedures, qualification protocols, and any other documents as needed.
• Participates in cross-functional project or program objective and other project requirements, receives direction and presents information to management.
• Provides fundamental analysis, interpretation, and counsel to staff, management, and functional leaders regarding equipment policies, programs, and practices involving standard operations.
• Provides standard research, feedback, and decisions to resolve customer/management and employee questions and requirements; assists with receiving vendor feedback and coordinating resources and responses as required.
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures and methods to perform work.
• Ensures the accuracy of equipment, actions, procedures and operational databases, reports, and related details through audits, queries, and operational reviews; works with teams to resolve discrepancies; resolves discrepancies or escalates discrepancies to ensure quality assurance in equipment.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Accepts potential travel to other Pace Analytical facilities.

Education and Experience

• Associates degree required
• Bachelor's degree in metrology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field, Preferred
• one to two (1-2) years of lab or metrology experience, Preferred

Required Skills

• Lift 50lbs occasionally
• GMP experience, preferred
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work well independently, but function as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Good multitasking and time management skills
• Ability to work well in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Attend and participate in team meeting