Biomedical Engineer Specialist at Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano, CA

Biomedical Engineer Specialist San Juan Capistrano, CA | Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Job Overview Responsible for proper operation, repair, preventive maintenance (PM), installation, deinstallation, and lifecycle management of assigned laboratory equipment, ensuring uptime to support 24/7 operations. Expertise required in repair of complex laboratory robotic instrumentation including LCMS, liquid handlers, hematology analyzers, automated sorters, aliquoters, HPLC, and similar high‑complexity equipment. Additional duties include calibration and PM of test equipment, inventory control, training of less experienced team members, and accurate documentation. The BMES works with BME leadership to establish daily priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously, solving equipment problems efficiently using vendor training, technical manuals, and personal expertise. Excellent communication, troubleshooting, mechanical inclination, and interpersonal skills are required, with ongoing communication of equipment needs and repair estimates to departmental leads and lab management. Compensation Pay range: $76,900 – $138,500 per year. Salary offers consider skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market and organizational factors. Successful candidates may receive annual performance bonus compensation. Benefits Day‑1 medical, supplemental health, dental & vision (full‑time, >30 hrs) Best‑in‑class well‑being programs Annual no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness® healthyMINDS mental health program Vacation and Health/Flex Time (6 holidays + 1 "MyDay" off) FinFit financial coaching and services 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service Employee stock purchase plan Life and disability insurance, plus buy‑up option Flexible Spending Accounts Annual incentive plans Matching gifts program Education assistance through MyQuest for Education Career advancement opportunities Responsibilities Calibrate, perform preventive maintenance and repair on all assigned laboratory equipment. Ensure instrumentation is operational at all times to meet production goals. Work closely with operational teams to provide information, updates, and ETA's as needed. Address department priorities promptly. Train less experienced technicians and resolve complex problems and repairs. Provide proactive maintenance suggestions, implement them, and monitor effectiveness. Interact professionally and courteously with all personnel when servicing equipment and inform managers/supervisors of equipment needs and expected downtime/recovery estimates. Establish daily priorities and manage multiple projects. Provide timely responses to internal customers and management requests. Qualifications Minimum 7+ years of directly related complex lab instrumentation experience. Minimum 2–3 years of hands‑on experience with automated/robotic instrumentation. Proven track record of successful maintenance on complex diagnostic clinical systems. Experience with volume verification, test equipment, related tools, meters, and devices. Experience with AC/DC voltage and electronic circuitry. Preferred: basic understanding of automation programming and methods; ability to write basic test methods. Manual dexterity for small tools and confined areas; ability to differentiate color‑coded wires and interpret visual readouts; must pass color‑blindness screening. Must react to auditory warnings; required to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for prolonged periods, bend, stoop, reach, and squat. Basic knowledge of chemistry, hematology, and related sciences. Extensive knowledge of calibration and PM requirements for various systems. Experience with CMMS; demonstrated ability to build and implement proactive maintenance programs. Excellent problem‑solving, critical‑thinking, and troubleshooting skills. Proficient in reading electrical/electronic schematics and mechanical drawings. Excellent written and verbal communication. Proficient in MS Office products. Proficient in one or more asset reliability processes (FMEA, RCFA, etc.). Education High school diploma with 15+ years direct experience. Associate’s Degree in a related field with 7+ years direct experience. Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with 5+ years direct experience. Master’s Degree in Biomedical/Electrical Engineering with 2–3 years of hands‑on experience. Manufacturing training certification on laboratory equipment or systems is a plus. Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Quest believes that conviction records may impact job duties that involve accessing company property, information, assets, and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information; and partnering or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers. Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. 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