Instrument Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title – Instrument Test Technician 2

Location – 11214 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA, 92130 (Onsite)

Duration – 12 months contract (possibility of extension)

Pay Rate – $30-$33 USD hourly on W2

Work hours: 40hr week (8am - 4:30pm preferred, but can flex)

Job Description:

Instrumentation Tech II

• Accountable for performing calibration, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of laboratory equipment.

Job Responsibilities Include: (Primary Duties, Roles, and/or Authorities)

• Routinely performing calibration, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of laboratory equipment.
• Routinely developing, executing, and documenting validations related activities in a timely manner.
• Possessing a strong understanding of calibration terminology, calibration principles, including equipment, process & calibration specifications.
• Ability to read, understand and work from technical manuals, SOP's & schematics.
• Possessing exceptional technical writing skills and ability to develop, review & revise departmental procedures as required.
• Ability to execute moderate to complex projects with limited supervision.
• Representing Instrumentation in a professional and positive manner to internal and external customers, vendors, and other groups within the company at all levels.
• Assisting in the education of end users on basic calibration principles and requirements and recommending adequate preventive maintenance activities.
• Performing basic record keeping and data management activities such as entering equipment history records, running reports, and verification of data entered.
• Performing all related maintenance activities in a manner consistent with department policies and company requirements.
• Assisting with Equipment inventory reconciliation and refurbish surplus/unused equipment.
• Operating independently within a team environment.

Education and Experience:

EDUCATION:

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• (A.S., B.A., or CST Certification is desirable).

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of related work experience with laboratory or hospital equipment is required.
• Minimum of 5 years direct experience with ISO 9001:2008, 10012, 17025 or 13485 required.
• Experience with system databases such as SAP, CalMan, Microsoft Access, Project, PowerPoint & Excel.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Requires a strong working knowledge of calibration principles and good documentation practices.
• Knowledge of Refrigeration Equipment Calibration, Maintenance, Repair, and Troubleshooting is a plus.
• Candidates must have the ability to effectively perform component Level trouble shooting, data analysis, and in-depth equipment repair.
• Candidates must have the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, shifts in priorities, and time sensitive projects.
• Candidates must be customer service oriented. Must possess and be able to demonstrate a moderate understanding of Calibration Principles, Calibration terminology, Loop Checking, Troubleshooting, Start-Up, Maintenance and Repair activities.
• Must be able to use electronic Test Equipment and be able to read schematics. Computer and database skills are required.
• Requires exceptional technical writing skills.
• Requires a current, valid, unrestricted California Driver's License and clean driving record.

Physical Demands:

• Driving: Frequently operates company vehicles and equipment.
• Walking: frequently standing on feet for the majority of the shift (up to 8 hours/ per day, 40 hours/per week); works in confined spaces.
• Carrying: Frequently transports objects by holding them in hands or arms or by using carts.
• Hands/Arms: Frequent operation of hand and power tools.
• Handling: Seizes hauls or works with hands.
• Lifting: Frequent lifting raising and lowering of laboratory equipment, including centrifuges, pumps, motors, and other related items.
• Bending/Stooping: Frequent bending at the knees or waist. Occasionally moving in and out of confined spaces.
• Sitting: moderate sitting.
• Frequently works on live electric equipment.
• Occasional overtime beyond 40 hours/week, or 8 hours/day required.

Environmental Conditions:

• Noise: Occasionally works in noisy conditions.
• Personnel Protective Equipment required, safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes.