BioMedical Equipment Technician I

Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Biomedical Equipment Technician I is responsible for maintaining and calibrating all equipment according to its schedule and ensuring that equipment remains in specification. Perform all equipment maintenance and calibration according to each instrument’s user manual and schedule. Install and perform verification/validation of new equipment Operate equipment as needed Maintain on-call status for equipment repair and electronic temperature monitoring system and report to work when notified of equipment out of service or temperature out of specification Maintain the equipment inventory system and interface with accounting to ensure all equipment is logged, labeled with a unique identifier and its location is established As needed, travel for additional training courses and maintain any required licenses Notify the Laboratory Manager if an instrument goes out of service and lock out/tag out the instrument Call manufacturer service personnel as needed and interface with service personnel while they are on site Capable of identifying problems and troubleshooting Maintain the pipet inventory in all labs. Schedule pipet verifications with outside vendors Follow the laboratory’s established policies and protocols Participate in any required on-the-job, technical, or other training Document corrective and preventative actions Keep instruments and work areas clean and neat Observe all safety guidelines and report any unsafe conditions to the Laboratory Manager or QA Manager Participate in the Quality Assurance plan as directed by the President Perform other duties and functions as directed by the Laboratory Manager.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED with minimum 2–4 years of relevant maintenance, instrumentation, or technical support experience; or Bachelor's degree in a related scientific or technical field
Previous experience in a laboratory setting is ideal, but not required
Must be able to multitask and keep up in a fast-paced environment.
Must work well on your own with minimal supervision
Attentive to detail and maintain a positive attitude
Ability to communicate effectively
Must be energetic, dependable and have good attendance
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and time management
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Perform all equipment maintenance and calibration according to each instrument’s user manual and schedule.
Install and perform verification/validation of new equipment
Operate equipment as needed
Maintain on-call status for equipment repair and electronic temperature monitoring system and report to work when notified of equipment out of service or temperature out of specification
Maintain the equipment inventory system and interface with accounting to ensure all equipment is logged, labeled with a unique identifier and its location is established
Travel for additional training courses and maintain any required licenses
Notify the Laboratory Manager if an instrument goes out of service and lock out/tag out the instrument
Call manufacturer service personnel as needed and interface with service personnel while they are on site
Identify problems and troubleshoot
Maintain the pipet inventory in all labs.
Schedule pipet verifications with outside vendors
Follow the laboratory’s established policies and protocols
Participate in any required on-the-job, technical, or other training
Document corrective and preventative actions
Keep instruments and work areas clean and neat
Observe all safety guidelines and report any unsafe conditions to the Laboratory Manager or QA Manager
Participate in the Quality Assurance plan as directed by the President
Perform other duties and functions as directed by the Laboratory Manager.