Laboratory Equipment Specialist

About This Role

Provide ongoing technical support to laboratories by overseeing the day-to-day management of laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with cGMP guidelines and other regulatory requirements. Utilize experience to develop innovative approaches for improvement and influence actions collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the maintenance, calibration and qualification/validation of all laboratory equipment
• Maintain laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards, developing operations and troubleshooting procedures
• Ensure SOP, logbooks and other documents are available for laboratory equipment
• Provide support for analysts in troubleshooting equipment
• Provide general training to new analysts on equipment operation and basic troubleshooting
• Ensure the qualification and validation of all analytical software applications and associated subsidiary computer systems
• Accountable for the provision and maintenance of a safe working environment
• Liaise with vendors
• Assist in all laboratory preparations for and during internal and external audits

Requirements

• BS in Science (Chemistry or related science)
• 2+ years of experience in a laboratory or similar setting focusing on equipment management
• Analytically capable with relevant laboratory experience
• Accurate working practices and delivery of compliant quality documents
• Reviews and reports data relating to equipment maintenance, calibration, and qualification
• Good understanding of pharmaceutical quality systems
• Working knowledge of IT systems (SAP, LIMS, Empower, etc.)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with ability to work cross functionally

Qualifications

• BS in Science (Chemistry or related science)
• 2+ years of experience in a laboratory or similar setting focusing on equipment management.

Nice to Have

• Experience of food or pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practice
• Ability to work on own initiative

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits