Lab Equipment Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Lab Equipment Specialist responsible for maintaining, performing, reviewing, and scheduling lab equipment calibrations, including HPLC, UPLC, GC, and more. This role involves direct communication with service engineers and Quality Laboratory management for impacted instrumentation, identifying root causes for instrumentation failures, and conducting instrument repairs to ensure efficient laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, perform, review, and schedule lab equipment calibrations, including HPLC, UPLC, GC, and more.

• Communicate directly with service engineers and Quality Laboratory management for impacted instrumentation.

• Identify root causes for instrumentation failures through impact assessment processes.

• Review Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, and Performance Qualification (IQ OQ PQ).

• Conduct instrument repairs to ensure working and efficient laboratories through trending and data analysis.

• Identify unreliable instrumentation that can no longer be maintained.

• Maintain, review, and schedule equipment in the database.

• Follow work instructions, SOPs, and company practices.

• Document analytical activities and results accurately, in a timely manner, and maintain data integrity.

• Follow written analytical procedures and support troubleshooting activities.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a Science field (Chemistry, Biochemistry preferred, but Biology, Microbiology, Physics, Environmental Science, Pharmaceutical Science considered).

• 3+ years of prior laboratory experience with higher-level lab equipment.

• Experience with HPLC, GC, UPLC, and UV-Vis.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make general repairs to laboratory equipment.

• Strong computer skills, including the ability to learn new software, troubleshoot basic computer problems, and interface computer systems with lab instrumentation.

• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to teach and convey technical knowledge.

• Knowledge of GMP regulations, analytical instrument qualification, calibration, and documentation requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in metrology and quality inspection.

• Ability to develop training materials for others.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.