Equipment Specialist

Elephas•Madison, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Elephas, a Madison, WI based biotechnology start-up company, is seeking a highly motivated operations equipment technical lead to join our team. Applicants should be comfortable in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. This position is responsible for the coordination of all company equipment. This includes ensuring that equipment is operational, maintained, calibrated, and qualified, as necessary to meet site quality requirements. This role supports departments including R&D, Operations, Engineering, and Lab Services. Activities include management of the site’s maintenance system and equipment monitoring system, including alarm response.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a science field with hands-on lab experience
Understanding of basic scientific equipment, instrumentation, and computer applications required
Familiarity and general understating of user needs for lab equipment and equipment operations
Attention to detail
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to work in a laboratory environment wearing appropriate PPE, as required
Strong analytical, interpretive, problem-solving, project management and communication/interpersonal skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced culture, taking on multiple responsibilities based on business needs
Results driven, proactive, and able to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all aspects of equipment needs at the company
Serve as a technical lead for management of the site’s equipment maintenance system, and train new users
Participate in and contribute to the preventative maintenance, calibration, and qualification activities required to maintain equipment in an operational state
Serve as a primary point of contact and technical resource for all equipment-related vendor inquiries
Maintain accurate equipment records that comply with all elements of the site’s Quality Management System
Initiate and revise appropriate equipment documentation, including standard operating procedures
Participate and/or lead equipment investigations arising from CAPA, deviations, and other quality system actions
Track and analyze equipment status, make recommendations for changes, and communicate critical equipment operational and repair status to management, peers, and affected departments
Assist departments in identifying/determining user needs for equipment, coordination of ordering/receipt, and installation
Serve as equipment liaison with Group and Lab managers to assess space requirements and location of equipment
Provide system administration to the site’s equipment monitoring system, including coordination of alarm responses during weekends and after-hours
Assist in material issuance to the laboratory
Assist with the receiving process, including verifying incoming shipments against purchase orders, documenting discrepancies, and ensuring materials are accurately logged and staged for storage or production use
Assist with the preparation and execution of outbound shipments, including packaging, labeling, carrier coordination, and ensuring proper documentation
May perform other duties as required