What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automated Liquid Handling Service Technician position at ARUP Laboratories and Careers?
Schedule:
7-On/7-Off B week
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Training Schedule:
Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk)
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Department: Lab Automation Engineering - 504
Primary Purpose:
This entry level position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, service, and repair of automated liquid handling systems (ALHS) and their integrated components, and offers opportunities to develop the skills necessary to become an engineer. Liquid Handling Service Technicians perform corrective and preventive maintenance under the guidance of Automated Liquid Handling Service Engineers and/or Lab Automation Engineers.
About ARUP:
ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.
We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.
Essential Functions:
Performs troubleshooting, corrective and preventive maintenance on automated liquid handling systems and their integrated components, as required by regulatory agencies and manufacturers recommendations.
Basic understanding of automated liquid handling systems and their integrated components, including plate washers and plate readers.
Prepares for and executes equipment installation, operation, and performance qualifications (IQ, OQ, PQ) of laboratory equipment.
Performs troubleshooting and repair of ALHS and integrated components
Attends vendor training courses as assigned.
Assists in advanced troubleshooting of complex workflows on ALHS.
Maintain records of work performed with completed service including cost of time and materials.
Maintain adequate inventory of supplies, equipment, reference materials and spare parts to complete assignments.
Move equipment and automation between labs and buildings.
Assists in liquid class and protocol validations as assigned.
Perform laboratory equipment inventory reviews and ensure all equipment records are accurate and up to date.
Participate in required safety training and other continuing education at the request or direction of the Laboratory Automation Engineering Supervisor.
Demonstrate professional demeanor in all interactions, develop and maintain positive relationships internally and with outside vendors.
Meet all deadlines by effectively organizing time and work.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical and Other Requirements:
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Communicate: Frequently communicate with others
PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures
Medium Work: Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance
Experience
Required- Bachelor’s degree in Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science, Chemical or Biological Science, or closely related degree OR an Associate’s degree with two (2) years of post-degree high complexity clinical diagnostic testing or equivalent experience with two (2) years directly related experience
- Experience operating laboratory automation systems
- Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory automation systems
Education
Required- Associates Degree or better in Other or related field
- Bachelor's Degree or better in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Applicable ASCP or AAB
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