Equipment Associate I

Industry-related experience, especially in supporting lab equipment, preferred

Excellent adaptability in a fast-changing environment

Comply with company policies

Familiar with IQ/OQ/PQ of instruments

Experience working in BSLI and BSLII laboratories as well as familiarity with Biosafety requirements and guidelines as established by applicable regulatory bodies such as OSHA and CDC

Familiar with DNA Isolation and Purification, PCR, Cell Culture, Next Generation Sequencing, etc

is primarily responsible for the service and support of instruments utilized in the R&D laboratory based in Austin, TX.

The scope of support includes installation, calibration, maintenance, repair, and documentation of activities for all equipment in the laboratory.

The Equipment Associate will be the primary point of contact for R&D lab personnel regarding safe equipment operations and equipment services.  The Equipment Associate is also responsible for assisting laboratory support personnel with critical tasks such as inventory management, supply ordering, laboratory safety checks and audits, corrective actions, and communication with various R&D teams as needed.

Coordinate and/or perform instrument installations and qualifications per equipment protocols

Diagnose and troubleshoot any system concerns to minimize downtime

Work with Quality Assurance to determine qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), calibration and preventive maintenance (PM) requirements so as to comply with regulations