Life Science Engineer

CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in biotechnology is hiring a Life Science Engineer to join their fully on-site team in Abingdon. The role involves the maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment, ensuring high customer service, and requires a strong technical background in life sciences or electronics. Ideal candidates will have experience in regulated environments and possess strong mechanical skills for independent working.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience with maintenance of life science research/laboratory equipment preferred.
• Technical experience in regulated GxP environments required.
• Hands-on mechanical skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance, repairs, and other verification services.
• Provide a high level of customer service throughout the cycle.
• Diagnose errors/technical problems and determine effective solutions.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Education

Degree in Chemistry/Sciences

Electronics Technology or equivalent

Job description

CK Group are seeking a Life Science Engineer, to join our Biotechnology client who provide device asset management services to the healthcare and life science sectors.

A permanent role based fully on-site in Abingdon (Oxfordshire), you will perform and document planned maintenance and repair on research, clinical laboratory and manufacturing equipment such as centrifuges, incubators, freezers, balances, chromatography instruments.

The Role:

You must demonstrate a working knowledge and ability to use the required test equipment. Having an electronic and mechanical knowledge and the ability to interpret and effectively utilise service manuals, schematics and other applicable service information required to perform and document planned maintenance and repair of the specialty equipment and systems would be advantageous.

Responsibilities:

• General troubleshooting - perform planned maintenance, repairs, and other verification services on a variety of laboratory multi-vendor instruments.
• Provides a high level of customer service throughout the maintenance and repair cycle.
• Communicates with equipment end users regularly to discuss the work performed and the results.
• Engages with customers and provides basic instrument services in a timely manner.
• Diagnoses errors/ technical problems, determining effective solutions.
• Collaborates with internal partners to resolve customer issues and improve processes.
• Provides accurate and timely completion of service reports, expense reports and other administrative tasks.

Your Background:

• Degree in Chemistry/Sciences, Life Sciences, Electronics Technology or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in the service and maintenance of life science research, laboratory or medical equipment (water purification, scales/ balances, centrifuges, freezers/refrigerators, incubators, or equivalent instruments) preferred.
• Laboratory, electronic, mechanical technician or related experience required.
• Experience working in regulated GxP environments.
• Hands-on mechanical skills.
• Ability to work independently within the customer location.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and relocation assistance (if needed).

Apply:

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