Life Science Engineer I

Renovo Solutions•Boston, MA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

A Life Sciences Engineer performs and documents scheduled maintenance and repair services on research and manufacturing equipment at pharmaceutical facilities. This includes preventative maintenance, calibration, and validation of equipment ranging from simple devices such as water purification, scales/ balances, centrifuges, freezers/LN2 storage units/refrigerators, incubators, and humidity chambers.

Requirements

Laboratory, electronic, mechanical technician or related experience required
Computer savvy with skills in MS Office suite (MS Word, MS Excel)
High level attention to detail
Self-directed / efficient with time management skills
Basic hands-on mechanical skills
Abide and follow our Injury & Illness Prevention Program
Maintain a safe working environment for self and others if they come in contact within the laboratory area in accordance with the facility’s policies
Must follow OSHA guidelines in regard to blood borne pathogens, airborne pathogens, radiation, sharp instruments and/or tools, hazardous liquids, and operating devices
On-time completion of safety trainings assignments
The Life Sciences Engineer I must be able to speak, hear, see, read, write, type, dial, reach, bend, climb, crawl, crouch, kneel, squat, and twist
Must have near vision, far vision, depth perception, and be able to distinguish colors
Must have sensory ability to distinguish hot, cold, range of temperatures, surfaces, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and detect/distinguish odors
Must be able to carry or lift up to 50 pounds frequently

Nice To Haves

Experience with life science laboratory equipment (water purification, scales/ balances, centrifuges, freezers/LN2 storage units/refrigerators, incubators, and humidity chambers, or equivalent instruments) preferred
Understanding of metrology/calibration preferred
Experience working in a GxP regulated environment preferred
College Degree, Technical Certification, or other higher level of education pertaining to this job description preferred

Responsibilities

Performs planned maintenance, repairs, and other verification/qualification services on a variety of laboratory multi-vendor instruments
Provides a high level of customer service throughout the maintenance and repair cycle
Communicates with equipment end users regularly to discuss the work performed and the results
Engages with customers and provides basic instrument services in a professional and timely manner
Diagnoses errors or technical problems, determines proper solutions
Collaborates with internal partners to resolve customer issues and improve processes
Provides accurate and timely completion of service reports, expense reports and other administrative tasks
Communicates regularly and effectively with leadership
Escalates to leadership challenging service events in an efficient manner and develops a plan for resolution
Performs other duties as assigned by your Manager, including escorting vendors