What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician I, Laboratory Equipment position at BioTissue Holdings Inc?
Position Summary
Work to support laboratory quality and technical systems including Lab Equipment Qualification, Data Management and Quality Assurance, collaborating with Facility, Quality Assurance, and Vendors as necessary in the execution and fulfillment of duties. Perform work in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform equipment lifecycle activities and associated deliverables pertaining to laboratory instruments and equipment, including but not limited to the installation, testing, execution of validation activities, calibration, maintenance, change control, retirement activities, the renewal of laboratory instrumentation and equipment service contracts as well as assisting on-site vendor maintenance procedures per contract agreement.
- Schedule maintenance and calibration of lab equipment.
- Maintain the records of calibration. Assist in maintain and monitor equipment and instrumentation data in the computerized maintenance management system up to date.
- Maintain equipment inventory and ensure that preventative maintenance is performed according to the manufacturer’s requirements and Standard Operating Procedures. Maintenance such as; Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Biannual, and Annual
- Maintain laboratory maintenance for environment & facility monitoring.
- Ensuring preventive maintenance is performed according to manufacturer’s requirements and internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Train lab users or other staff on SOP and Work Instructions for equipment use.
Assist in the drafting of new SOPs, work instruction and the maintenance of existing SOPs related to the departmental activities.
Assist with (new) instrument validation through statistical analysis of data, troubleshooting, effective implementation of analytical methods and provision of technical information to relevant parties.
Position Expertise/Qualifications
- Associate’s in laboratory based science, technology or engineering preferred
Minimum Years of Experience
- 2 years in biotechnology sector with knowledge in GxP and GLP preferred
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to demonstrate practical troubleshooting and technical problem analysis techniques.
- Excellent communication skills; fluent (oral/written) English.
- Proficient in Microsoft software applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Handles multiple assignments and priorities yet still fulfills all commitments. Readily accepts new responsibilities and adapts well to changes in procedures. Gives appropriate priorities to various work demands.
- Ability to multi-task, setting priorities effectively to produce quality work in a fast-paced professional environment
- A self-directed individual and able to adapt quickly to changes in priorities.
- Working knowledge of laboratory regulations, GxP and /or GLP guidelines
- Working knowledge of laboratory equipment, quality control and validation procedures.
- Work effectively in a team environment
Featured benefits
At TissueTech Inc., we offer competitive total rewards compensation. Our commitment to our employees includes benefit programs that are comprehensive, diverse, and designed to meet the various needs across our associate population. We take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through associate contributions.
Our inclusive benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Paid Time Off including vacation, floating holiday and paid bereavement.
- Comprehensive health, vision, dental, HSA match, FSA and dependent care, STD, LTD, Life & AD&D Insurance, Supplemental insurance.
- Prepaid Legal plan.
- Pet Insurance.
- 401k match - an investment in your future.
- Exclusive employee discounts.
- Company-wide events and outings.
ADA Statement
Candidates who cannot perform one or more of these requirements due to disability will be eligible for consideration based on whether the candidate can perform the essential functions of the position with a reasonable accommodation.