Analytical Instrument Service Engineer

Intellectt Inc; Illinois; Presencial; USD 45.000 - 48.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Intellectt Inc. seeks an Analytical Instrument Service Engineer for an onsite contract role in Lake County, IL.

You will install, calibrate, maintain, and repair analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC, and mass spectrometry systems, with emphasis on documentation and regulatory compliance. You will perform preventive maintenance, system qualification with NIST-traceable standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure instrument reliability while supporting travel to client

Formación

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in chemistry/analytical fields preferred; or 5+ years directly relevant experience with an associate/GED.
• 3+ years hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation maintenance, calibration, repair, and diagnostics.

Responsabilidades

• Install, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair analytical lab instrumentation (HPLC, GC, MS).
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance to maximize reliability and minimize downtime.

Conocimientos

3+ years field experience

Instrumentation maintenance

HPLC/GC/ MS systems

Empower software

CMMS work orders

Technical documentation

Customer-facing communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Analytical/Biochem/Bio/Engineering or related field

Associate degree or GED with 5+ years relevant experience

Herramientas

Empower

CMMS

Descripción del empleo

Role: Analytical Instrument Service Engineer

Location: Lake County, IL (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract (6 Months)

Interview Mode: Online interview

Job Description:

The Analytical Instrument Service Engineer is responsible for installing, calibrating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing analytical laboratory instruments, including HPLC, GC, and mass spectrometry systems. The role includes performing preventive maintenance, chromatography system qualification, technical documentation, customer support, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable instrument performance and compliance with laboratory quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Install, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair analytical laboratory instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, and mass spectrometry systems.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and minimize operational downtime.
• Execute chromatography system qualification using NIST-traceable standards and verified testing protocols.
• Perform advanced instrument diagnostics and root-cause troubleshooting for complex mechanical, electrical, and fluidic system issues.
• Utilize Empower chromatography data systems and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to document service activities and maintain compliant records.
• Provide exceptional customer support, technical assistance, service coordination, and follow-up planning across cross-functional teams.
• Train technicians and laboratory personnel on standard operating procedures, instrument care, and routine maintenance best practices.
• Ensure all service and calibration activities strictly comply with laboratory quality systems, regulatory guidelines, and safety protocols.
• Support local travel between customer and facility sites as required to execute field service operations.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering, Biology, or a related field preferred; or an Associate degree / High School Diploma (GED) with at least 5 years of directly relevant experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in analytical instrumentation maintenance, calibration, repair, and diagnostic troubleshooting.
• Hands-on expertise with chromatography platforms (LC, GC, HPLC/UPLC, SFC), spectrophotometers, and mass spectrometry systems.
• Demonstrated experience calibrating and validating equipment utilizing NIST-traceable standards.
• Proficiency with chromatography data software, particularly Empower.
• Experience utilizing CMMS platforms for work order management, equipment history tracking, and service documentation.
• Strong technical documentation, problem-solving, time management, and customer-facing communication skills.

Pay Scale:

$33–$35/hr on W2

Benefits:

Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements:

Health Insurance:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.

Retirement Benefits:

A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.

Paid Time Off (PTO):

No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws.