Laboratory Asset Reliability Coordinator

Band Grade : 5-B

Annual Wage Range: $72,408.80 - $99,562.10

Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses

Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. The company's two industry-leading business segments-Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies-provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customers around the world. Grace employs approximately 4,300 people in over 30 countries.

Based at the Curtis Bay Analytical Services Center, the Laboratory Asset Reliability Coordinator will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of analytical equipment in the Chemicals, X-ray, Surface Area, Physicals, and Ecat laboratories. This position is also responsible for ensuring the correct operation of the IT Systems for the lab.

Responsibilities

• Champion laboratory safety and ensure compliance with GMP and facility standards.
• Lead installation, qualification, and validation of analytical equipment.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability.
• Oversee equipment lifecycle planning, including capital upgrades and replacements.
• Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, and external maintenance support.
• Coordinate laboratory information systems support and instrument integrations with IT.
• Train staff on equipment operation, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance.
• Diagnose equipment issues, perform repairs, and provide technical support as needed.
• Analyze equipment performance, conduct root cause investigations, and drive continuous

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials
• Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Required Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in scientific (STEM) field
• 3+ years of hand's on experience in service and repair of analytical equipment
• Experience using standard IT tools including database systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Labware LIMS systems
• Experience with eMaint or similar equipment database software
• Experience with Microsoft excel including macros and BASIC
• Experience generating and monitoring metrics including driving continuous improvement activities
• Experience dealing with equipment vendors from both a procurement and maintenance perspective
• Experience supporting a 24/7 operation including on-call responsibilities
• Demonstrated expertise in service and repair of laboratory equipment
• Demonstrated expertise with laboratory information management systems and computer interfaces
• Demonstrated ability to influence others not under direct line of command

To be considered for this position, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer.

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Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retirement Plans
• 401(k) Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program
• U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.

Nearest Major Market: Baltimore