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Tech Assoc V - Temporary

Bio-Rad Laboratories
United States, California, Pleasanton
5731 West Las Positas Boulevard (Show on map)
Dec 09, 2024

The Engineering Technician plays a crucial role in the laboratory setting, supporting scientists and engineers in various aspects of biotechnology research and development.

Their scope of work typically includes (but not limited) the following tasks:

Laboratory Operations and Prototype Maintenance:




  • Equipment: inspection, cleaning, calibration and operation of eng lab equipment, such as centrifuges, thermal cyclers, and PCR engineering devices including prototypes.

  • Reagent preparation: Preparing buffers, instrument consumables and media required for experiments and tests.

  • Laboratory organization: Maintaining a clean, neat organized, and safe laboratory environment.


Instrument Development:




  • Experimental setup: Hands-on support to R&D engineers in setting up experiments, test bed setups and assembly, including preparing plates, reagents, always following laboratory and company protocols.

  • Data collection: Recording experimental data, making and documenting observations, and maintaining accurate laboratory records.


Quality Control and Assurance




  • Documentation: Maintaining detailed documentation of experimental procedures and report to , results, and quality control data.

  • Compliance: Adhering to laboratory safety regulations, good laboratory practices (GLP), and quality management systems (QMS).


Technical Support



  • Troubleshooting: Identifying and helping toresolve technical issues with equipment or experimental procedures and communicates to the technical team.


How You'll Make An Impact:



  • Team player and essential project contributor with high organizational skills.
  • Take ownership and responsibilities of assigned workstreams.
  • Be able to drive and navigate through complex tasks with minimal supervision, always putting quality first with high attention to detail.
  • Working collaboratively with scientists, R&D engineers, Product Support and other team members to achieve project goals. Always maintaining a high level of communication
  • Proficient at troubleshooting problems to the component level and performing root cause analysis of the failure


What You Bring:



  • Education: Associate's degree or equivalent, preference in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Biotech)
  • Work Experience: 10+ years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in the tech industry. Working knowledge of instrumentation and lab equipment, Electrical/Mechanical assembly, PCBA rework (desired), experience using hand tools and measurement equipment (a must), Harness Build (a must).
  • Worked in a fast-paced environment with ability to change directions, must be able to quickly adapt and execute in a short notice.
  • Working knowledge of quality systems, cGMP, GLP procedures.
  • Ability to operate lab/test equipment and to apply common sense to carry out basic written or oral instructions


Compensation: The estimated hourly range for this position is $40-$55 per hour at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. As a temporary associate, your employment will be managed directly through our approved agency provider.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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