W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Biosciences Equipment & Facilities Engineer

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.$80K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Life Sciences, or Facilities/Equipment Management
  • 3+ years of experience in equipment maintenance and lifecycle processes
  • Working knowledge of GLP and laboratory quality standards
  • Ability to keep precise and audit-ready equipment records
  • Experience with asset management tools like EAM or LIMS
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead equipment lifecycle management from onboarding to retirement
  • Ensure documentation and records are complete and inspection-ready
  • Coordinate vendor activities and service contracts for optimal equipment performance
  • Resolve non-routine maintenance issues promptly to minimize disruptions
  • Maintain alignment of processes with regulatory and business requirements
  • Support infrastructure projects affecting laboratory compliance and performance
  • Drive continuous improvement for equipment reliability and asset management

Benefits

  • Meaningful impact in a highly regulated laboratory environment
  • Collaboration opportunities with cross-functional teams
  • Involvement in projects that drive standardization and continuous improvement
  • On-site work environment enhancing team synergy
  • Contributions to safe and compliant laboratory operations
Full Job Description
Biosciences Equipment & Facilities Engineer

Req Id: 2003

State/Province: Arizona

Business: Gore Medical Products

Category: Engineering, Scientists & Technicians

Sub-Category: Engineering

Work Arrangement: On-site

Posting Start Date: 7/29/26

Posting End Date: 8/13/26

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by strengthening equipment reliability, documentation integrity, inspection readiness, and operational continuity in a highly regulated laboratory environment. You will work closely with Biosciences Operations, Quality Assurance, Facilities, Engineering, Procurement, vendors, and other partners while driving standardization, continuous improvement, and growth across the equipment lifecycle.

This role will be located at our facility in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Responsibilities

  • Lead equipment lifecycle management activities from specification, onboarding, qualification, maintenance, calibration, and service through retirement and disposal
  • Ensure equipment records, service documentation, qualification materials, and lifecycle data are complete, accurate, and inspection-ready
  • Coordinate vendor service activities, supplier documentation, and service contracts to support reliable equipment performance and compliant operations
  • Resolve equipment issues and non-routine maintenance needs in a timely manner to minimize operational disruption
  • Maintain equipment and facility-related processes in alignment with applicable quality system, regulatory, and business requirements
  • Partner with Facilities, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Operations, and external vendors to support equipment, infrastructure, and laboratory needs
  • Support facility-related projects and infrastructure changes that impact Biosciences laboratories, equipment performance, or regulatory compliance
  • Drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability, asset availability, scheduling effectiveness, documentation practices, and lifecycle planning
  • Develop and use metrics, forecasting tools, and asset management technologies to improve visibility, performance, and decision-making
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support business priorities, maintain required training, and contribute to a safe, compliant, and effective laboratory environment


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Life Sciences, Facilities/Equipment Management, or a related technical field
  • Demonstrated experience managing equipment, facilities systems, or asset lifecycle processes
  • Experience (minimum 3 years) supporting equipment maintenance, calibration, qualification, commissioning, or service coordination activities
  • Working knowledge of regulated quality system expectations, including GLP (21 CFR Part 58) and/or applicable medical device or laboratory quality standards
  • Ability to maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready equipment records and objective evidence
  • Experience using asset management, maintenance management, or quality system tools such as EAM, BMRAM, LIMS, or similar systems
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate timely resolution
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, including ability to clearly document technical activities and support audit/inspection responses
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality Assurance, Facilities, Procurement, Engineering, vendors, and internal SMEs.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate vendor activities, and support planned and unplanned equipment/service events.


Desired Qualifications

  • Experience developing metrics, lifecycle forecasting tools, dashboards, or process improvements for equipment reliability and asset availability
  • Experience in nonclinical laboratory, biosciences, medical device, or regulated research facility operations
  • Experience supporting supplier qualification, service contract management, procurement activities, or vendor documentation


Information at a Glance

About W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. is a manufacturing company that specializes in advanced materials and products. The company was founded in 1958 by Wilbert L. Gore and Robert W. Gore and is headquartered in Newark, Delaware. W. L. Gore & Associates is known for its innovative products, including Gore-Tex fabric, which is used in outdoor clothing and footwear. The company also produces medical devices, electronic components, and industrial products. W. L. Gore & Associates has operations in over 30 countries and is a privately held company.
Learn more about W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Revenue
$3.8 billion

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