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Lab Equipment Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a diligent and experienced Lab Equipment Specialist to maintain, perform, review, and schedule lab equipment calibrations, including HPLC, UPLC, GC, and other instruments. The role involves direct communication with service engineers and Quality Laboratory management, identifying root causes for instrumentation failures, and conducting repairs to ensure efficient laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, perform, review, and schedule lab equipment calibrations for instruments such as HPLC, UPLC, and GC.

• Communicate directly with service engineers and Quality Laboratory management regarding impacted instrumentation.

• Identify root causes for instrumentation failures through impact assessment processes and obtain quotes from vendors.

• Review Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, and Performance Qualification (IQ OQ PQ).

• Conduct instrument repairs to ensure laboratory efficiency through trending and data analysis.

• Identify and manage instrumentation that is no longer reliable or maintainable.

• Maintain, review, and schedule tasks in the database.

• Follow work instructions, SOPs, and company practices.

• Document analytical activities and results accurately and in a timely manner while maintaining data integrity.

• Follow written analytical procedures and support troubleshooting activities.

• Identify and resolve execution challenges of analytical methods.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of laboratory experience with higher-level lab equipment.

• Experience with HPLC, GC, UPLC, UV-Vis, metrology, and quality inspection.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make general repairs to various laboratory equipment.

• Proficiency in computer skills, including learning new software, troubleshooting basic computer problems, and interfacing computer systems with lab instrumentation.

• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to teach and convey technical knowledge.

• Knowledge of GMP regulations, analytical instrument qualification, calibration, and documentation requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Science field is required.

• Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor's in Chemistry or Biochemistry, but degrees in Biology, Microbiology, Physics, Environmental Science, and Pharmaceutical Science will also be considered.

• Experience in troubleshooting laboratory equipment.

• Ability to develop training materials for others to use

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 20, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.