Senior Laboratory Support Technician

Under minimal supervision, follows procedures in the Quality Manual to identify, manage, repair measuring and indicating instruments used in the Under minimal supervision, follows procedures in the Quality Manual to identify, manage, repair measuring and indicating instruments used in the laboratories for conformance to established government, commercial and organization standards. Adjusts instruments to calibration standards and assembles and builds equipment as needed. Also provides laboratory technical support including the fabrication, setup, verification of laboratory instrumentation, automated test systems and test fixture

• Procures, installs, commissions, and accepts new laboratory equipment and instrumentation, ensuring compliance with technical requirements and operational needs.
• Develops and implements preventive maintenance programs and periodic inspection plans for laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Coordinates and performs equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, modification, and upgrade activities to ensure equipment reliability and functionality.
• Identifies equipment failures, determines root causes, and coordinates corrective actions to minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintains equipment inventories, asset records, maintenance histories, and related documentation throughout the equipment lifecycle.
• Develops and maintains equipment operating procedures, work instructions, and other technical documentation.
• Provides equipment operation training and technical support to laboratory personnel and evaluates user competency as required.
• Supports equipment selection, technical evaluation, procurement activities, vendor communication, and laboratory equipment improvement projects.
• Establishes and maintains equipment management processes and procedures in accordance with Quality Manual requirements and laboratory operational standards.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of equipment management and laboratory support activities.

1 Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
2 Minimum three years of experience in laboratory equipment management, equipment maintenance, or related technical fields. Experience in the testing, inspection, and certification industry is preferred.
3 Good English reading, writing, and communication skills.