Biomedical Equipment Engineer

Quest Diagnostics•Saint Louis, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Biomedical Equipment Engineer (BME) is responsible for the proper operation, repair, calibration, and preventive maintenance of assigned laboratory equipment to support continuous 24x7 laboratory operations. Equipment includes complex instrumentation such as Olympus AU series analyzers, hematology automated lines, automated sorter/aliquoters, mass spectrometers, centrifuges, pipettes, and other laboratory instruments. The BME works independently, sets priorities, and manages multiple projects while resolving equipment problems efficiently using personal expertise, on-the-job and vendor training, technical manuals, and other available resources. The role includes inventory control, training, and documentation. The BME communicates equipment needs, repair impacts, and estimated completion times to departmental leads and laboratory management, and collaborates with Lab Operations, Reliability Engineering, Facilities, other laboratories, and vendors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related life science field.
Three to five years of proven successful service experience on complex laboratory or hospital instrumentation.
Extensive knowledge of chemistry, hematology, or similar instrumentation.
Extensive knowledge of preventive maintenance and/or calibration requirements for centrifuges, electronic scales, pipettes, decappers, microscopes, shakers, rockers, and warmers.
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Demonstrated ability to build and implement preventive maintenance programs that minimize equipment downtime and maximize instrument availability.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills; able to think independently.
Proficient in reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings to isolate problems and determine root causes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong project management skills.
Proficiency in MS Office products.
Proficiency in one or more asset reliability processes, such as TPM, RCFA, RCM, or FMEA.
Manual dexterity to use small tools and manipulate small pieces in confined areas.
Ability to distinguish color-coded wires and interpret visual readouts; must pass color blindness screening.
Ability to react to auditory warnings and messages.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand for prolonged periods, bend, stoop, reach, and squat.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
AB Sciex vendor training or certification.
Beckman Coulter vendor training or certification.
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP).
Certified Reliability Leader (CRL).
Yasakawa / Motoman robotic systems training.

Responsibilities

Calibrate, perform preventive maintenance on, and repair laboratory equipment to ensure reliable operation.
Keep instrumentation functioning to achieve production goals.
Work with Lab Operations and Reliability Engineering to coordinate priorities, budgeting, and progress toward department objectives.
Set priorities for equipment repair and maintenance.
Requisition parts and materials in a cost-efficient manner.
Train and lead Biomedical Equipment Technicians in equipment maintenance and repairs.
Coordinate with Facilities on equipment-related utility issues.
Maintain accurate CMMS records, including service and repair reports, calibrations, and preventive maintenance.
Follow company and industry electrical, electronic, and biological safety procedures.
Collaborate with other laboratories and vendors to identify and source available equipment or parts during outages and repairs.
Communicate professionally with laboratory personnel when servicing or maintaining equipment.
Inform managers and supervisors of equipment needs, production impacts, and repair or service time estimates.
Manage multiple projects and respond promptly to internal clients and management requests.

Benefits

Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
Well-being programs.
Annual no-cost health assessment program.
Blueprint for Wellness® healthyMINDS mental health program.
Vacation and Health/Flex Time.
Six holidays plus one “MyDay” off.
FinFit financial coaching and services.
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Life and disability insurance, with a buy-up option.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Annual incentive plans.
Matching gifts program.
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
Career advancement opportunities.