Instrumentation Tech, Site Services

The Opportunity:

The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for performing service activities relating to the calibration, maintenance and repair of laboratory calibration instruments/equipment.

• Provide calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of analytical instruments used in laboratories.
• Enter calibration data and service information into the calibration management system.
• Respond to trouble calls and perform diagnostics and repairs.
• Escort vendors in need of lab access to perform assigned calibration and maintenance work. Ensure vendor provides complete maintenance documentation upon work completion.
• Review and process external vendor calibration, PM and repair documentation per established procedures.
• Assist with identification and purchase of spare parts.
• Prepare and organize technical documentation and operational procedures.
• Write calibration and preventive maintenance Standard Operating Procedures.
• Collect and organize technical data from equipment manufacturers, equipment users, and engineering personnel.
• Mentor other instrument and laboratory technicians
• Must know the operating principles and be proficient with the operational techniques of laboratory analytical instruments.
• General knowledge of cGMP and GLP practices.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Who you are:

• You hold a High School Diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years of progressive experience in analytical or process control instrumentation or a closely related job with a proven performance record is highly desirable.
• 1-2 years as a field service technician / engineer or as service contractor for an analytical instrument manufacturer is desirable.
• OR an Electronics Engineering 2-year curriculum at a technical school
• Or an Associate degree in a related science or engineering major, including substantial relevant on-the-job training.

Additional Skills:

• Possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to pay close attention to details.
• Must be able to efficiently prioritize the workload. Work is scheduled throughout the SSF campus. Extensive walking will be required.
• General understanding of the International System of Units (SI).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents and equipment schematics.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds.

The expected salary range for this position, based on the primary location of California, is $71,000-102,700Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

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