What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) position at Mr. Scientific?
The Opportunity
We are a high-volume laboratory equipment resale and repair company. We began operation in 2025 and scaling rapidly.
We don’t just "Power On" gear—we verify performance and ensure scientific accuracy. We are looking for a skilled Bench Technician to lead the testing, calibration, and repair of premium research instrumentation.
Tired of the 80-minute commute to the Silicon Valley? Join our growing team in Solano County where your technical expertise directly impacts our expansion.
What You’ll Do (The Mission)
- Performance Verification: Conduct diagnostic testing on high-end analytical systems, including Microscopy, HPLC, Mass Spectrometry, and Liquid Handling Robots.
- Troubleshoot & Repair: Dive into the "guts" of complex gear—diagnose board-level failures with a goal of repair and refurbish.
- Precision Calibration: Calibration of fluidic systems & test and measurement equipment.
- Bench Leadership: Maintain a professional "Test Lab" environment with the tools and standards required for high-end scientific gear.
What You Bring (The Skillset)
- The "Hand": You are highly mechanical. You are comfortable with a multimeter, schematics, and specialized hand tools.
- The "Brain": You understand the logic of analytical chemistry hardware (e.g., Agilent, Waters, Thermo, or Tecan).
- Experience: 3 years in a BMET or Lab Service role. Experience with HPLC/GC fluidics or Optical/Laser systems is a massive plus.
- The Mindset: You enjoy the "puzzle" of fixing a machine without always having a manual in front of you.
Why Join Us?
- Work-Life Balance: Competitive salary with a local Solano County commute.
- Bonus: We offer bonus incentives so that you are rewarded when we reach growth milestones.
- Paid Time Off: We're pretty flexible with PTO
- Flexible Schedule: While we're primarily a 9-5, M-F company, we're pretty flexible on days and hours.
- Diversity of Gear: You won’t be fixing the same three devices every day. You’ll see everything from Pipettes, to Microscopes, to $50k Mass Specs and everything in between.
- Direct Impact: You aren't a cog in a corporate machine. Your quality control is the reason our business grows.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Safety equipment provided
- Tools provided
Application Question(s):
- In a resale environment, a 'Power On' test is rarely enough to satisfy a high-end buyer. Describe your process for verifying that a piece of analytical equipment (like a Centrifuge for instance) is actually 'Laboratory Ready' and not just 'turning on.'
- We often source equipment without the original OEM service manuals or specialized proprietary software. How do you approach troubleshooting a device when the official documentation is missing?
- A Waters or Agilent HPLC system is showing inconsistent flow rates and 'pressure ripple' during a test run. Aside from checking the power and software, what are the first three physical components you would inspect to diagnose the fault?"
- Our facility is located in Fairfield, CA. Is a daily on-site commute to this location sustainable for you?
- When inspecting a complex system like a Liquid Handler or Mass Spec, how do you identify 'value-added' components (e.g., upgraded lasers or optional modules) that might significantly modify the item's resale price?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $92,000