Waterford Ireland

Responsibilities

Location Waterford, IE Job ID REQ-054250

We are seeking a dedicated Lab Instrument Technician to join our team based at our client site in Waterford Monday to Friday.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing triage and frontline support for various types of pharmaceutical equipment. This role involves ensuring equipment functionality, administrative tasks, troubleshooting technical issues, and coordinating with third-party vendors or Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be the first Point Of Contact in case of equipment issues, you will have to identify problems and determine appropriate solutions
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of lab equipment. Perform basic repairs on a wide range of pharmaceutical equipment
• Assist the Senior Field Engineer as a key support during troubleshooting and repair of equipment and act as his/her right hand
• Assist in the installation and setup of new lab instruments
• Escalate more complex issues by contacting third-party vendors or Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for additional support.
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation of equipment issues, troubleshooting steps, and repairs performed.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure minimal disruption in production due to equipment issues.
• Support lab staff in operating equipment and provide training as needed
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration checks on equipment to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of spare parts and ordering replacements when necessary.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company quality standards and health and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment servicing, repairs, and calibration schedules
• The technician should follow training to ensure the development and enhancement of their technical skills

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience working with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, preferably in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with a wide range of pharmaceutical or production equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a good understanding of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with third-party vendors and OEMs.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to quality and safety standards.

Communication and Teamwork:

• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with internal and external partners and for contributing to regulatory audits.
• Ability to provide Service report/summary on time to the customer

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and other industry regulations.
• Computer literate

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.