Laboratory Equipment Engineer

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A Brief Overview
The Laboratory Equipment Engineer performs repairs, inspections and preventive maintenance of a wide variety of laboratory equipment to ensure that they meet manufacturer's specifications for performance and safety. Demonstrates a mastery of skills and tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of complex specialized laboratory equipment. Demonstrates a mastery of clinical equipment such as LCMSMS, GCMS, QTOF, & UPLC and other complex instrumentation. Utilizes the department equipment maintenance resources to accurately record all work performed. Maintains clinical equipment through all laboratory areas. Functions in a team-based work environment and focuses on the achievement of team-based requirements and goals. Capable of educating others including clinical staff related to the technical integration of the device/system. Coordinates and performs activities related to equipment installation, de-installation, and all other actions leading to the successful completion of projects involving new and renovated clinical departments. Provides oversight on all new and replacement equipment installations, modifications, and dispositions. Validates accuracy of equipment as described by purchase order, reconciles discrepancies, and substantiate completion with manager. Ensures all inspection tasks are met. Ensures respect and cooperation exists amongst all parties and leverage synergy to meet operational goals.

What you will do

• Repairs broken laboratory equipment by using experience, training, department and vendor resources so that the device meets manufacturer's specification for performance and safety.
• Performs preventive maintenance, electrical safety and functional testing of laboratory equipment using documented department procedures and based on established schedules.
• Responsible for managing all outside vendor maintenance records accurately. Recording all work on appropriate forms.
• Orders correct parts and service items to complete the repairs and preventive maintenance. Maintenance adequate supply of all necessary instrument parts.
• Works to achieve both team and department-related goals for performance and safety.
• Attends manufacturer' technical training as determined by the Manager. Works to become proficient on the laboratory equipment and become a department expert. Provides training to other designated staff.
• Provided assistance with the training and orientation of new technical staff.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Biomedical or related field Required
• Bachelor's Degree Biomedical or related field Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• At least five (5) years experience working as a Biomedical Technologist. Required
• At least six (6) years as a Biomedical Technologist in a healthcare setting Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, English and professional skills plus increased levels of certification and training as needed.
• In-depth understanding of common clinical terminology as well as that of life sciences.
• Comprehensive understanding of computers and network architecture.
• Excellent technical knowledge of a broad range of laboratory equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Works well in a team-based environment.
• Fully experienced with an exceptional skill set or knowledge, works with minimal supervision; capable of serving as a trainer, mentor to staff. Capable of performing in a lead capacity.
• Exhibits a detailed understanding and can fully communicate the use of equipment supported.
• Has in depth understanding of the operations and environment that they support such as hospital, laboratory, etc.
• Has advanced experience in their assigned clinical environment.
• Adept at learning on the job as well as teaching and mentoring others. Considered a "Subject Matter Expert" on high complexity laboratory equipment.
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders, colleagues, vendors, and department management team. Provides timely communication on status of all assigned projects.
• Attends meetings and essential training as scheduled. Actively participates in discussions and identifies areas of concern that impact project schedule, operational flow, logistics and cost.
• Support all compliance activities related to state, federal regulatory requirements, healthcare accreditation standards, and all other applicable regulations governing laboratory.

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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