Biotech Lab Equipment Technician - Facilities & Maintenance

Insight Global; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Lab Equipment Maintenance Technician to support daily facility and laboratory operations at a biotech R&D hub in Palo Alto. You will troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate diverse lab equipment, install and relocate devices, and document work orders while coordinating with vendors for specialized repairs.

The role requires a high school diploma (AA/AS preferred) and hands-on experience with lab utility systems, electrical and plumbing basics, and EH&S practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; technical training or AA/AS in Facilities Maintenance preferred.
• Experience in laboratory facilities maintenance and coordinating vendor repairs.
• Hands-on experience with lab utility systems and installing lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Install, relocate, and safely handle equipment to support projects.
• Coordinate with vendors for specialized repairs and maintain accurate work orders.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Diagnostic tools

Documentation

EH&S compliance

Forklift certification

Education

High School Diploma

AA/AS in Facilities Maintenance

Tools

Multimeters

Gas meters

Temp/airflow meters

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Lab Equipment Maintenance Technician to support daily facility and laboratory operations at a biotech R&D hub in Palo Alto. You will troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate diverse lab equipment, install and relocate devices, and document work orders while coordinating with vendors for specialized repairs.

The role requires a high school diploma (AA/AS preferred) and hands-on experience with lab utility systems, electrical and plumbing basics, and EH&S practices.