Biomedical Svc Engineer

ARUP Laboratories•Salt Lake City, UT

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, service, and repair of laboratory equipment and instruments. The Biomedical Service Engineer I requires an understanding of laboratory equipment and instrumentation as well as a basic understanding of automation systems. This position is preparing the employee to improve the quality of testing through maintaining performance of laboratory equipment, laboratory instrumentation, and automation leading to a reduction in downtime and an increase in cost savings. About ARUP: ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah. ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive. We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.

Requirements

Proficient knowledge of laboratory equipment, including centrifuges, incubators, balances, microscopes, pipettes, etc.
Basic understanding of laboratory instruments including analyzers and liquid handling devices.
Basic understanding of robotic, conveyance, and automated systems.
Must be a citizen of the United States or authorized to work in the United States.
Must be 21 years old.
No moving violations within the previous two years
No alcohol/drug-related violations on record with the Driver’s License Division
Continual assessment of current literature and best practices.
Ability to travel between locations in Salt Lake City.
Ability to travel out of state for up to three weeks at a time.

Responsibilities

Performs troubleshooting, corrective maintenance and preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments as required by regulatory agencies and manufacturers recommendations.
Prepares for and executes equipment installation, operation, and performance qualifications (IQ, OQ, PQ) of laboratory equipment and instruments.
Performs troubleshooting and repair of laboratory equipment and instruments.
Performs service, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of robots, conveyors, and automated production systems.
Maintain records of work performed with completed service including cost of time and materials.
Maintain adequate inventory of supplies, equipment, reference materials and spare parts to complete assignments.
Provides input on preventive maintenance tasks and scheduling.
Move equipment and automation between labs and buildings.
Participate in required safety training and other continuing education at the request or direction of the Biomedical Service Engineering Supervisor.
Demonstrate professional demeanor in all interactions, develop and maintain positive relationships internally and with outside vendors.
Meet all deadlines by effectively organizing time and work.
Satisfy on-call requirements to ensure automated specimen delivery system and other laboratory emergencies are repaired in a timely manner.
Moving equipment and automation between labs and buildings.
Assist in the on-going training of Biomedical Service Technicians in the evaluation, repair, and installation of laboratory equipment.
Other duties as assigned.