Senior Instrument Technician

Job Position: Instrumentation Technician II

Duration: 12 months

Location: San Diego CA 92130

Job Summary:

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

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

• Routinely performing calibration, preventative maintenance, trouble shooting 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:

• 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.