Technician, Lab Systems and Equipment

About the role

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspection, cleaning, calibration coordination, and maintenance activities for laboratory equipment.
• Serve as a system administrator for benchtop instruments (e.g., balances, pH meters, spectrophotometers).
• Manage user access, software updates, backup, and recovery processes in accordance with data integrity policies.
• Perform audit trail reviews of equipment.
• Execute preventative maintenance schedules and ensure equipment remains in qualified status.
• Maintain equipment logbooks, maintenance records, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with equipment setup, installation, relocation, and commissioning activities.
• Support troubleshooting efforts by identifying basic equipment issues and escalating complex problems as appropriate.
• Coordinate vendor service visits and ensure required documentation is completed and filed.
• Support equipment inventory management and labeling activities.
• Perform routine data backup activities following approved procedures.
• Maintain equipment records and documentation in accordance with GMP and data integrity requirements.
• Assist with audit trail review activities and documentation, as assigned.
• Support investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls related to laboratory equipment.
• Follow procedures designed to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and ALCOA+ principles.
• Support laboratory personnel with equipment operation and day-to-day equipment-related needs.
• Assist with method transfers, equipment qualifications, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with Quality Control, Manufacturing, Facilities, Validation, and IT personnel to ensure equipment readiness and compliance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and laboratory efficiency.
• Complete equipment records, forms, and logs accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist in the preparation and revision of equipment-related SOPs, work instructions, and forms.
• Support inspection readiness activities by maintaining organized and compliant records.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a scientific or technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 0 to 2 years of experience supporting laboratory equipment, instrumentation, maintenance, calibration, or related technical activities in a regulated environment.
• Ability to wear cleanroom gowning and meet requirements of controlled and classified manufacturing spaces.
• Basic understanding of laboratory instrumentation and equipment operation.
• Ability to follow written procedures and accurately complete documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify equipment issues and communicate findings to appropriate personnel.
• Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, engineering, biotechnology, or related scientific discipline.
• Experience in GMP, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, or cell therapy environments.
• Experience supporting equipment calibration, maintenance, or qualification activities.
• Familiarity with electronic systems, computerized equipment, and GMP documentation practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn new equipment and technologies.