Analytical Lab Instrumentation Maintenance Coordinator - Team Lead

Eurofins•Indianapolis, IN

15d

About The Position

This role is perfect for someone who loves owning instrumentation, leading a small team, and keeping a GMP lab running smoothly — without being pulled into method development or deep‑dive engineering repairs. You’ll be the person the team relies on for instrument readiness, troubleshooting, documentation, and client interaction, while vendors handle the complex fixes. You’ll gain broad exposure across QC operations, clinical supply workflows, audits, and client partnerships — a rare blend of technical oversight and leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology) with 4+ years of relevant industry experience.
Experience with analytical instrumentation required; HPLC, GC, KF, UV-Vis; familiarity with GMARS asset management system preferred.
Experience with lab audits is strongly preferred.
Experience in a GMP space /familiarity with GDP.
Must have professional leadership experience and ability to train other team members.
Strong communication, attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently or in a team. This position is highly client-facing.
Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of multitasking while maintaining accurate records and following procedures.

Nice To Haves

Project Management experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and document instrument qualifications (HPLC, GC, KF, UV‑Vis)
Manage instrument moves, change controls, and scheduled maintenance
Perform basic troubleshooting and minor repairs to keep instruments running
Coordinate all advanced or in‑depth repairs with external vendors
Run instrument test checks to confirm readiness (no method development)
Maintain instrument files, archives, and audit‑ready documentation
Supervise a team of five; train, coach, and develop staff
Support hiring, onboarding, and succession planning
Serve as the internal go‑to for instrumentation questions — reducing client escalations
Build a positive, collaborative, high‑trust team culture
Coordinate daily tasks to meet turnaround times
Manage training records and ensure documentation accuracy
Support protocol reviews and complete first‑level sign‑offs before client approval
Help monitor plate readers and other QC systems
Act as a highly client‑facing representative for instrumentation and data management
Work with internal partners and external vendors to schedule maintenance
Ensure vendor documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant
Confidently answer equipment‑related questions during audits
Enter data into GMARS and other quality systems
Support change controls, investigations, and service‑level reporting
Maintain GMP/GDP compliance and inspection readiness