Instrumentation Tech II
Accountable for performing calibration, preventative maintenance, trouble shooting and repair of
laboratory equipment.
Job Responsibilities Include: (Primary Duties, Roles, and/or Authorities)
• Routinely performing calibration, preventative maintenance, trouble shooting and repair of
laboratory equipment.
• Routinely developing, executing, and documenting validations related activities in a timely
manner.
• Possessing a strong understanding of calibration terminology, calibration principles, including
equipment, process & calibration specifications.
• Ability to read, understand and work from technical manuals, SOP's & schematics.
• Possessing exceptional technical writing skills and ability to develop, review & revise departmental
procedures as required.
• Ability to execute moderate to complex projects with limited supervision.
• Representing Instrumentation in a professional and positive manner to internal and external
customers, vendors, and other groups within the company at all levels.
• Assisting in the education of end users on basic calibration principles and requirements and
recommending adequate preventive maintenance activities.
• Performing basic record keeping and data management activities such as entering equipment
history records, running reports, and verification of data entered.
• Performing all related maintenance activities in a manner consistent with department policies and
company requirements.
• Assisting with Equipment inventory reconciliation and refurbish surplus/unused equipment.
• Operating independently within a team environment.
Education and Experience:
EDUCATION:
• Requires a High School Diploma or GED
• (A.S., B.A., or CST Certification is desirable).
EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of related work experience with laboratory or hospital equipment is
required.
• Minimum of 5 years direct experience with ISO 9001:2008, 10012, 17025 or 13485 required.
• Experience with system databases such as SAP, CalMan, Microsoft Access, Project, PowerPoint
& Excel.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Requires a strong working knowledge of calibration principles and good documentation practices.
• Knowledge of Refrigeration Equipment Calibration, Maintenance, Repair, and Troubleshooting is
a plus.
• Candidates must have the ability to effectively perform component Level trouble shooting, data
analysis, and in-depth equipment repair.
• Candidates must have the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, shifts in priorities, and time
sensitive projects.
• Candidates must be customer service oriented. Must possess and be able to demonstrate a
moderate understanding of Calibration Principles, Calibration terminology, Loop Checking,
Troubleshooting, Start-Up, Maintenance and Repair activities.
• Must be able to use electronic Test Equipment and be able to read schematics. Computer and
database skills are required.
• Requires exceptional technical writing skills
• **Requires a current, valid, unrestricted California Driver's License and clean driving record.
Physical Demands: (if applicable)
Physical Demands:
• Driving: Frequently operates company vehicles and equipment.
• Walking: frequently standing on feet for the majority of the shift (up to 8 hours/ per day, 40 hours/
per week); works in confined spaces
• Carrying: Frequently transports objects by holding them in hands or arms or by using carts.
• Hands/Arms: Frequent operation of hand and power tools.
• Handling: Seizes hauls or works with hands.
• Lifting: Frequent lifting raising and lowering of laboratory equipment, including centrifuges,
pumps, motors, and other related items.
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• Bending/Stooping: Frequent bending at the knees or waist. Occasionally moving in and out of
confined spaces.
• Sitting: moderate sitting
• Frequently works on live electric equipment
• Occasional overtime beyond 40 hours/week, or 8 hours/day required
Environmental Conditions:
• Noise: Occasionally works in noisy conditions.
• Personnel Protective Equipment required, safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes