Analytical Instrumentation Engineer II

Virtual Company; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking an Engineer II in North Chicago, IL to install, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair analytical laboratory instrumentation including HPLC, GC, and Mass Spectrometry systems. The role requires hands-on platform experience and a strong calibration/maintenance background.

Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Engineering or related fields, with 3+ years of instrument experience and familiarity with CMMS documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or Engineering preferred.
• Associate degree or High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of directly relevant experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC, MS).
• Perform preventive maintenance, instrument qualification, and performance verification using NIST-traceable standards.
• Diagnose instrument failures and perform corrective repairs to minimize equipment downtime.
• Configure and optimize chromatography systems for reliable analytical performance.
• Use chromatography software to monitor instrument performance and troubleshoot.
• Coordinate equipment repairs, replacement parts, and technical support with suppliers.
• Document maintenance activities, calibration results, service requests, and corrective actions using CMMS.
• Provide technical guidance on instrument operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Analytical instrumentation experience

HPLC/UPLC maintenance

GC maintenance

Mass Spectrometry maintenance

NIST-traceable calibration

Preventive maintenance & instrument Qo

Education

Bachelor-level degree in Chemistry/Engineering (preferred)

Associates or HS with 5+ years applicable experience

Tools

Waters Empower chromatography software

CMMS for maintenance tracking

Job description

The Fountain Group is seeking an Engineer II in North Chicago, IL to install, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair analytical laboratory instrumentation including HPLC, GC, and Mass Spectrometry systems. The role requires hands-on platform experience and a strong calibration/maintenance background.

Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Engineering or related fields, with 3+ years of instrument experience and familiarity with CMMS documentation.