Flow Cell Assembly/Tech

Position : Flow Cell Assembly/Tech

Location : San Jose, CA

Duration : 12 Months Contract

Total Hours/week :40.00

1st Shift

Description:

• In a nutshell, we need a candidate who can use the microscope to clean the flow cell or have experience using the Microscope. Candidate should be comfortable sitting for an extended period.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the repair and testing of Flow Cells and optical assemblies used on client Flow Cytometry products.
• Ensures conformance to current procedures and standards of accuracy, precision, and reliability.
• Completes tasks in conjunction with standard manufacturing procedures.
• Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative.
• The Candidate should know about operating the microscope.
• Ensures conformance to current procedures and standards of accuracy, precision and reliability.
• Completes tasks in conjunction with standard manufacturing procedures.
• Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative.
• Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions and improvements.
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments, and may provide guidance to other personnel.

• Troubleshoots, repairs, upgrades and tests a wide variety of client optical products; primarily Flow Cells.
• Ensures accuracy of all tasks performed, complying with existing material control procedures.
• Provides guidance and training to other lower level repair technicians in troubleshooting and repair techniques.
• Works closely with engineering to resolve unusual problems and/or make changes to established procedures as necessary.
• Repairs instrumentation and upgrades to current revision level.
• May plan daily work schedules of repair center technicians to meet forecasted stocking requirements.
• May provide technical support and troubleshooting support to Field Service Engineers.
• Keeps abreast of the basic requirements for compliance in own area of work and complies with those requirements.
• Participates as required in training on regulatory issues affecting own area of work.
• Brings regulatory compliance questions/issues to the attention of management.
• Follows client Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) policies and procedures.
• Takes responsibility for safety in immediate work area. Participates in EH&S programs.
• Notifies supervisor of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices.
• May provide recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Knowledge and skills:

• Thorough operational knowledge of all client Flow Cytometry systems; i.e., FACSAria, FACSCanto, and LSR. Demonstrated ability to analyze, evaluate, diagnose, repair and test flow cells and other optical related assemblies used on client products.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated team work capability.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow established policies and procedures.

Experience:

• Typically requires six years of experience in the test and repair of instrumentation and control systems, or an equivalent combination of related technical education and experience.
• SAP experience is a plus

Education:

• High School/GED (minimum requirement)