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Scientific Equipment Engineer
Macclesfield United Kingdom
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Location Macclesfield, CheshireGB Job ID REQ-055289
Job Description Summary:
We are looking for a Scientific Equipment Engineer to join the team located at one of our client sites. The role assists in the provision of a high-quality engineering service to a range of equipment and instrumentation within the client’s laboratories, through prompt fault finding and efficient maintenance planning, ensuring maximum up-time of all scientific equipment, and supporting increased time for science for our customer. Working collaboratively with all members of the laboratory support team and providing a proactive and focused approach, thereby optimizing service delivery and equipment up-time.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure prompt, flexible, customer focused technical support whilst maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and engineering standards
* Diagnose faults on complex equipment and systems utilizing the multi-disciplinary support internal and external to the team to produce a satisfactory solution
* Plan & carry out engineering maintenance, calibrations and commissioning work associated with scientific equipment and systems, in a safe, cost-effective manner to ensure minimum business disruption
* Use technical knowledge to identify and source components and services
* Create, manage and review supporting documentation e.g. service reports
* Support users in the preparation/design of operating procedures, SOPs, Change Control and the deviation, manuals and drawings
* Manage the availability of essential spares to support the range of equipment and systems used within the site campus facilities in a cost-effective manner
* Support contract management in the set-up, renewal and budget of contracts
* Monitor the performance of the scientific equipment and systems using Key Performance Indicators to instigate Continuous Improvement initiatives and influence change.
* Support to PerkinElmer Management Team to ensure all activities are completed in a satisfactory manner
* Ensure that a full and detailed task specific Risk Assessment/Method Statement is completed prior to any work commencing
* Co-operate and assist in all aspects of health and safety procedures introduced by management for their well-being
Critical Skills:
* Experience within the Laboratory Instrument Support sector across a wide range of scientific equipment.
* The ideal candidate will be currently working as a multi-skilled laboratory engineer with the experience and capability to maintain a range of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
* Very Strong relationship management and excellent communication skills/influencing skills.
* Ability to work to own initiative but team orientated and able to work with minimal supervision
* Strong analytical skills with proven ability to break down and solve complex problems in a logical and structured approach.
* Knowledge and understanding of EHS procedures
* Experience of working in a fast paced, operational environment.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* High customer focus.
Basic Qualifications:
* Technical Engineering Qualification or Apprenticeship
* Experience within the Laboratory Instrument Support sector.
* PC literate in Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc).
Desired Experience:
* Knowledge of regulatory requirements relating to GMP
* Experience of working within Pharma
* Experience of working with Analytical Instrumentation: UHPLC/ GC, Mass Spec.
* Experience of working with Automation and Process equipment.
Working Environment:
* Role is site based on a customer site.
* Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.) in laboratory.
* Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time
* The person needs to occasionally move between labs, corridors, adjoining rooms, and buildings onsite Frequently operating around instruments, objects, tools or controls, which will require regularly bending, squatting, stretching and reaching in order to perform in a service function.
* May be required to complete Medical Clearance, Respiratory Protection Training, and Fit Testing to wear a respirator as protection against hazards present in the laboratory environment.
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