Advanced Lab Equipment Technician

Pace® Analytical Services; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical,Dental,Vision

401K

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Pace Life Sciences is seeking an Equipment Specialist II in Oakdale, MN. This full-time, on-site role focuses on maintenance, repair, and qualification of laboratory instrumentation and related software. You will oversee vendor management, stock parts, and document procedures to support GMP operations.

The position offers a competitive salary range, a structured benefits package, and opportunities to contribute to a safety-focused, health-conscious mission within a dynamic scientific environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry or a closely related field and 2–4 years of experience or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and metrology standards.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve problems with instruments and software.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, maintenance, qualification, troubleshooting, and repairs of lab equipment (temperature-controlled/pressurized units).
• Coordinate vendor management for onboarding, repair, inventory, and decommissioning of equipment.
• Provide on-call support during non-standard hours for equipment excursions.
• Source and manage inventory of consumables and repair parts.
• Draft or revise SOPs, calibration procedures, and qualification protocols.
• Communicate with vendors, staff, and customers to provide advanced support and solutions.
• Provide analysis and counsel on equipment policies, programs, and practices to staff and leadership.
• Ensure data accuracy and quality system compliance through audits and reviews.

Skills

Advanced instrumentation Troubleshoo​t

Equipment maintenance

Project leadership

Vendor management

On-call support

Documentation drafting

Communication with staff/customers

Quality systems compliance

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry or related field

Job description

Pace Life Sciences is seeking an Equipment Specialist II in Oakdale, MN. This full-time, on-site role focuses on maintenance, repair, and qualification of laboratory instrumentation and related software. You will oversee vendor management, stock parts, and document procedures to support GMP operations.

The position offers a competitive salary range, a structured benefits package, and opportunities to contribute to a safety-focused, health-conscious mission within a dynamic scientific environment.