Overview
Scientific Equipment Coordinator — Macclesfield, United Kingdom
This role is integral to the support of laboratory operations, focusing on the coordination of equipment repairs, preventive maintenance, and overall asset life-cycle management. The successful candidate will work closely with the Laboratory Instrument Support Team and scientific community to ensure equipment is maintained in a compliant, operational, and efficient state, while delivering on key support for the client team’s continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
* Act as the primary point of contact for laboratory equipment service coordination, ensuring alignment with PerkinElmer and client procedures.
* Schedule and coordinate repairs and preventive maintenance using internal and external engineering resources.
* Provide clear, proactive communication to scientific users regarding equipment availability and service status, maintaining regulatory compliance.
* Support first-line troubleshooting for laboratory equipment and escalate issues to appropriate suppliers or service providers as necessary.
* Ensure necessary parts, documentation, and materials are available prior to scheduled maintenance or repair activities to avoid delays.
* Accurately input and maintain equipment data and service records in client asset and compliance databases, ensuring data integrity and traceability.
* Adhere to and promote Health and Safety policies and practices of both PerkinElmer and the client.
* Identify and escalate opportunities for continuous improvement, including sustainability initiatives.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with on-site teams and support colleagues across departments where required.
* Contribute to 5S workplace organisation and consumables standardization in laboratory environments.
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical or similarly regulated environment.
* Demonstrated experience working within or supporting a scientific customer group.
* Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
* Strong initiative, anticipating and adapting to the changing needs of the client.
* Excellent ability in task management, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Desirable:
* Previous experience as an Equipment or Maintenance Coordinator in a GMP or regulated environment
* Practical experience with laboratory equipment setup and basic asset troubleshooting.
* Familiarity with equipment maintenance or asset lifecycle management systems.
* Knowledge and experience with 5S principles and laboratory organisation.
Working Environment
* This is a site-based role within a customer laboratory setting.
* Requires wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including lab coat and safety glasses.
* Must be able to remain stationary for extended periods (over 25% of the time).
* Regular movement between labs, corridors, and adjacent buildings required.
* Physical activities may include bending, squatting, stretching, and reaching around equipment and instruments.
* May require medical clearance, respirator training, and fit testing due to environmental safety requirements.
Equal Opportunity
PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
To learn more about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the available EEO resources.
Other Information
PerkinElmer is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. PerkinElmer is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not charge any job application fees. This description does not constitute a contract of employment. For any further details, please refer to official PerkinElmer communications.
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