Laboratory Equipment Support Technician - TEMPORARY

Eurofins • Cambridge, MA

8d • $24 - $28

About The Position

The Laboratory Equipment Support Technician serves as the primary point of contact for routine maintenance of laboratory equipment, ensuring critical instruments remain clean, functional, and available to support testing activities. The role works collaboratively with laboratory scientists in a fast-paced environment and schedules maintenance to minimize disruption to active testing.

This is a full-time, 2–3 month contract position based near Cambridge, Massachusetts. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with overtime as needed. Compensation is $24–$28 per hour.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree with 3–5 years of relevant laboratory experience, or a high school diploma with 5–7 years of experience in an academic, biotech, or pharmaceutical laboratory.
• Proven experience with laboratory equipment maintenance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates currently living within commutable distance to Cambridge, Massachusetts are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for routine laboratory equipment maintenance needs.
• Refill incubator water on a routine schedule to ensure proper function.
• Coordinate and perform annual disinfection of incubators and biosafety cabinets.
• Conduct monthly freezer de-icing to support optimal equipment performance.
• Coordinate and perform annual freezer defrosts.
• Communicate with laboratory scientists to schedule maintenance around active testing and minimize disruptions.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed and as time permits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree