What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Lab Instrument Support Engineer position at Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences?
Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Lab Instrument Support Engineer (Equipment Validation Engineer) to support GxP-regulated analytical laboratories across NJ and PA. This is a hands-on, onsite role for a professional who thrives in GMP environments, enjoys working with complex lab instruments, and can lead support activities across multiple sites.
Responsibilities:
- Provide administration and technical support for GMP lab systems and instruments.
- Support and troubleshoot instruments such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, NMR, XRD, Polarimeter, and more.
- Manage lab system requests through a ticketing system.
- Coordinate system changes with QA, equipment owners, and stakeholders.
- Lead and support onsite/offshore teams, including task assignment and training.
- Execute and manage periodic lab system reviews and associated GMP documentation.
- Identify process improvements and drive operational efficiency.
- Support multiple sites with strong planning and demand
- management.
- Requirements:
- 8 years of experience in a GxP / analytical lab environment.
- Strong knowledge of GMP instruments and lab systems.
- Experience reviewing and managing GMP deliverables.
- Proven leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, regulated, multi-site environment.