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.

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.

Company Description

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.