Laboratory Equipment Repair Technician
About The Position
Surplus Solutions is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Laboratory Equipment Repair Technician to join our Technical Services team in Murrieta, CA. This position is responsible for evaluating, troubleshooting, repairing, refurbishing, calibrating, and functionally testing a wide variety of laboratory and life science instruments for resale. Equipment includes analytical systems, liquid handling platforms, centrifuges, plate readers, PCR instruments, imaging systems, incubators, and other laboratory equipment. The ideal candidate enjoys solving technical problems, learning new technologies, and working on a constantly changing variety of scientific instruments. This role is primarily based in our Murrieta facility with approximately 20% local travel for customer installations, service calls, preventive maintenance, and equipment evaluations. Occasional overnight travel may be required for training, customer support, or company meetings.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience repairing, servicing, or troubleshooting laboratory equipment, biomedical equipment, industrial electronics, or similar technical systems. Or equivalent hands-on experience in electronics, instrumentation, or engineering technology.
- Experience with mechanical, electrical, and electronic troubleshooting.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Experience using diagnostic tools and test equipment.
- Familiarity with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office.
- Basic networking and instrument communication knowledge.
- Ability to interpret service manuals, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work around laboratory equipment for extended periods.
- Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree, technical certification, military electronics training, or related education preferred.
- Experience using manufacturer diagnostic and control software is highly desirable, including chromatography data systems, automation software, instrument control software, and Windows-based applications.
- Analytical instrumentation (HPLC, UHPLC, FPLC, GC, LC/MS)
- Laboratory automation systems
- Cell analysis or imaging equipment
- Biotechnology or pharmaceutical laboratory equipment
- Biomedical equipment repair
- OEM Field Service experience
- Calibration, validation, or preventive maintenance programs
Responsibilities
- Evaluate incoming laboratory equipment and determine repair requirements.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, fluidic, and software-related issues.
- Repair, refurbish, calibrate, and functionally test laboratory instruments.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot manufacturer software and instrument communication.
- Perform preventive maintenance and equipment verification.
- Document repairs, testing procedures, Writing SOPs, and service activities.
- Assist in developing standardized refurbishment and testing procedures.
- Collaborate with warehouse, sales, engineering, and field service teams.
- Provide occasional on-site technical support and equipment installations.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
