Lab Equipment and Maintenance Technician
About The Position
Are you ready to take your technical skills to the next level and make a real impact in a dynamic laboratory environment? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets. The role is based in Palo Alto, CA (onsite) . Be part of a motivated, customer-focused, and solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. Where You’ll Make a Difference Provide maintenance and utility support for laboratory equipment. Assist in moving and installing laboratory equipment such as incubator shakers, ventilation hoods, biosafety hoods, centrifuges, -80°C freezers, refrigerators, environmental chambers, and water circulators. Install ½” stainless steel lines from regulator panels to points of service. Maintain and troubleshoot standard laboratory utilities, including compressed air, RO/DI water, natural gas, oxygen and nitrogen systems, and local gas detection systems. Safely handle and operate equipment for moving laboratory and office items, including powered industrial trucks, pallet jacks, hydraulic dollies, and specialty moving tools. Create and maintain accurate records and reports using Excel spreadsheets. Support equipment relocation and installation projects in compliance with safety protocols.
Requirements
- Strong teamwork and customer service orientation.
- General knowledge of laboratory utilities and gas systems.
- Experience with installation of stainless steel piping and regulator panels.
- Familiarity with safe handling procedures for laboratory equipment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data tracking and reporting.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- High School Diploma with a technical diploma such as AA/AS degree in Facilities Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and/or trade school courses.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in laboratory or facilities maintenance.
- OSHA safety training and forklift/powered industrial truck certification.
- Knowledge of gas detection systems and safety protocols.
- Familiarity with AC/DC electrical principles and refrigeration systems.
Responsibilities
- Provide maintenance and utility support for laboratory equipment.
- Assist in moving and installing laboratory equipment such as incubator shakers, ventilation hoods, biosafety hoods, centrifuges, -80°C freezers, refrigerators, environmental chambers, and water circulators.
- Install ½” stainless steel lines from regulator panels to points of service.
- Maintain and troubleshoot standard laboratory utilities, including compressed air, RO/DI water, natural gas, oxygen and nitrogen systems, and local gas detection systems.
- Safely handle and operate equipment for moving laboratory and office items, including powered industrial trucks, pallet jacks, hydraulic dollies, and specialty moving tools.
- Create and maintain accurate records and reports using Excel spreadsheets.
- Support equipment relocation and installation projects in compliance with safety protocols.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and technical training.
- Inclusive and collaborative work environment.
- Commitment to safety and innovation.
- Be part of a global organization driving sustainable solutions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
