Shift:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.
This is a full-time, onsite, Equipment Specialist II position located in Oakdale, MN, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Summary
Responsible for executing and overseeing the maintenance, repair, and qualification of laboratory instrumentation, hardware, and software.
Provide feedback and guidance regarding laboratory instrumentation using advanced professional and technical knowledge of mechanical, scientific, or related instrumentation and software.
Compensation: $55,000-$65,000 Annually
The salary for this position reflects a variety of factors. Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills, and alignment with internal equity. Market conditions, budgetary considerations, and organizational compensation guidelines may also influence the final offer.
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Pace® Life Sciences delivers a comprehensive suite of contract CMC development, CTM manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Operating across a network of CDMO sites, GMP analytical testing laboratories, and manufacturing support centers, we partner with clients to efficiently advance programs from early development through commercialization.
Our experienced industry experts and continued investment in state-of-the-art facilities reflect our commitment to quality, speed, and reliability. United by a shared purpose, we bring meaningful value to patients, healthcare professionals, and health businesses worldwide by delivering services that support a safer, healthier future.
Essential Responsibilities
Perform advanced diagnostics, maintenance, qualification, troubleshooting, and repairs of laboratory equipment, specifically temperature-controlled and/or pressurized units
Coordinate and oversee vendor management of laboratory equipment to support onboarding, inventory, repair, and decommissioning of equipment, as needed
Provide on-call support during non-standard business hours to address critical equipment excursions
Source and ensure current inventory of consumables and repair parts for instruments as needed
Draft and/or revise technical documentation and documents such as SOPs, calibration procedures, qualification protocols, and other documents as needed.
Communicate with vendors, staff, and customers to provide advanced support, explain troubleshooting, and provide solutions
Provide fundamental analysis and interpretation and counsel to staff, management, and functional leaders regarding equipment policies, programs, and practices involving standard operations.
Ensures accuracy of equipment, actions, procedures, and operational databases, reports, and related details through audits, queries, and reviews; work with team to resolve discrepancies to ensure compliance with quality system
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry or a closely related field; AND two to four (2-4) years of experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Required Knowledge
• Advanced knowledge of laboratory and analytical instrumentation.
• Advanced knowledge of metrology standards.
• Principles, practices, and techniques to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve problems.
• Advanced knowledge in testing tools, instruments, and calibration.
• Comprehensive understanding of the administration and oversight of area…