Sr Laboratory Service Engineer
Sr Laboratory Service Engineer
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$ 50000 - 81000
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Position Overview
The Senior Laboratory Service Engineer (Sr. LSE) is responsible for the Instrument and Automation Services of all laboratory equipment and instrumentation with a focus on automation; responsibilities include installation calibration maintenance and repair. This includes both simple (e.g. orbital shakers) and complex (e.g. liquid handling robotics and custom automation equipment) instrumentation in the various laboratory environments. These environments may include clinical laboratories R&D laboratories and manufacturing and quality control laboratories. The Sr. LSE will effectively communicate relevant feedback to appropriate departments regarding the equipment and automation performance and continuously work with other LSEs and the clinical laboratory team to ensure proper instrument function and troubleshoot any system concerns.
Essential Duties
include but are not limited to the following:
- Lead and/or collaborate on new and existing laboratory instrument installations plan maintenance and unscheduled event on all laboratory equipment. Perform qualification process necessary to ensure user needs are met and departmental requirements such as procedures and training are satisfied according to service policies.
- Commission new laboratory equipment (e.g. centrifuges liquid handling robots shakers etc..
- Troubleshoot laboratory complaints/feedback when laboratory system needs technical investigation.
- Make continuous improvements to automate and simplify the inquiry and service processes to improve the laboratory members experience minimize response time and improve our quality and capability.
- Coordinate escalation with vendors to quickly address elevated concerns.
- Represent the service organization as a core team member on automation and other laboratory improvement projects.
- Provide ongoing document support to address changes to service requirements and drive improvements for service activities.
- Assist and mentor LSE Is and LSE IIs.
- Provide feedback to Lab Service Lead on LSE Is and LSE IIs performance and process improvements.
- Recommend and implement changes to ensure ongoing highquality performance of laboratory equipment.
- Perform all service activities in compliance with all relevant safety and regulatory bodies (e.g. OSHA CLIA etc..
- Maintain and continuously develop personal knowledge and expertise related to the service of complex clinical laboratory equipment.
- Track all service activities utilizing system(s) developed in accordance with service policies and procedures.
- Ensure all service documentation is complete timely and accurate following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Adaptable open to change able to work in ambiguous situations and able to respond to new information and unexpected circumstances.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to easily convey concepts and priorities as well as ability to solicit feedback and inputs across all levels of the organization.
- Uphold company mission and values through accountability innovation integrity quality and teamwork.
- Support and comply with the companys Quality Management System policies and procedures.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to work designated schedule.
- Ability to work nights and/or weekends.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 15 of a typical working day.
- Ability to work on a mobile device tablet or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 35 of a typical working day.
- Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
- Ability to employ gross motor and fine motor skills during the installation servicing and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
- Ability and means to travel between local Exact Sciences locations.
- Ability to travel up to 5 of working time away from work location may include overnight/weekend travel.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology Molecular Biology Electronics or related field; or Associates degree and 2 years of relevant experience as outlined in the essential duties in lieu of Bachelors degree; or High School diploma/General Education diploma and 4 years of relevant experience as outlined in the essential duties in lieu of Bachelors degree.
- 3 years of experience servicing laboratory/medical equipment or automation systems.
- 2 years of experience supporting the administration/ of a service program.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Word Excel PowerPoint and similar software.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years of experience with Quality Systems and documentation requirements.
- 2 years of experience operating laboratory equipment.
- Experience with NextGeneration Sequencing (NGS).
- Experience with Digital Pathology Imaging.
- Experience maintaining Histology equipment.
- Experience loading and/or updating software applications.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude relevant to maintenance and repair of complex laboratory equipment such as liquid handling robots.
- Demonstrated ability to plan workload allocate tasks and scale operations to align with business priorities.
- Working knowledge of clinical laboratory service operations and activities.
Salary Range:
$50000.00 $81000.00The annual base salary shown is for this position located in US AZ Phoenix on a fulltime basis. In addition this position is bonus eligible and is eligible to be considered for company stock at hire and on an annual basis.
Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation holidays volunteering and personal time) paid leave for parents and caregivers a retirement savings plan wellness support and health benefits including medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.
Our success relies on the experiences and perspectives of a diverse team and Exact Sciences fosters a culture where all employees can develop personally and professionally with a sense of respect and belonging. If you require an accommodation please contact us here.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
