Summary:A Life Science Engineer II performs and documents scheduled maintenance and repair services on research and manufacturing equipment at pharmaceutical facilities. This includes preventative maintenance, calibration, and validation of equipment ranging from simple devices such as water purification, scales/ balances, centrifuges, freezers/LN2 storage units/refrigerators, incubators, and humidity chambers to high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC/UPLC), and Fast protein liquid chromatography, or equivalent instruments.
What you will do: - Performs planned maintenance, repairs, and other verification/qualification services on a variety of laboratory multi-vendor instruments
- Installs and optimizes hardware/software/network products and configurations at customer sites
- Manages customer relationships by communicating work performed and providing a follow-up plan as needed
- Provides accurate and timely completion of service reports, expense reports and other administrative tasks
- Communicates and escalate repair diagnostic and information with supervisor and other internal personnel to expedite repairs
- Provides a communication link between the customer and supervisor to help ensure that effective service is provided to the customer
- Ensures customer satisfaction by advising customers on preventive maintenance and configurations, which may impact product performance
- Escalates to management challenging service events in an efficient manner and develops a plan for resolution
- Trains and/or mentors Life Science Engineer colleagues on maintenance of HPLC/UPLC devices
- Performs other duties as assigned by your Manager, including escorting vendors
Qualifications:- Experience operating analytical chemistry or related equipment required
- 1-3 years' experience with life science laboratory equipment (e.g. water purification, scales/ balances, centrifuges, freezers/LN2 storage units/refrigerators, incubators, and humidity chambers, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC/UPLC), and Fast protein liquid chromatography, or equivalent instruments)
- Experience working in a GxP regulated environment preferred
Education/Special Training:- H.S. Diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering or related degree preferred
Required Competencies:- Accountability - takes ownership of assigned work and responsibilities, follows through, and closes the loop
- Communication - clearly expresses thoughts and ideas both in written and verbal communications, provides timely information
- Financial Acumen - Considers financial impact of all decisions
- Integrity - Can admit mistakes, is direct and truthful
- Customer Service - demonstrates a "customer-first" mentality, focused on meeting the needs of customers and captures feedback to make improvements
- Priority Setting - Prioritizes assigned schedules and workload
- Team Building - Mentors newer technicians, facilitates clear communication amongst the team, demonstrates care and respect for co-workers and colleagues
- Giving Feedback - Provides constructive feedback towards department goals and activities, helps to foster growth within the team
Safety Requirements:- Abide and follow our Injury & Illness Prevention Program
- Maintain a safe working environment for self and others if they come in contact within the laboratory area in accordance with the facility's policies
- Must follow OSHA guidelines in regard to blood borne pathogens, airborne pathogens, radiation, sharp instruments and/or tools, hazardous liquids, and operating devices
- Ontime completion of safety trainings assignments
Classification:FLSA: Non-Exempt
Note: This position description does not list every activity, duty, and responsibility of the position and may be altered by
RENOVO at any time.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the Life Science / Research industry preferred.
- Minimum of 5+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
- Exceptional organizational and administrative skills required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products, with emphasis in excel.
Required Work Hours:
Forty hours per week during daytime and evening hours. Scheduled work hours may change. Overtime may be require
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