Clinical Engineering Technician I - Liquid Profiling (3rd Shift)

Caris Life Sciences; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences seeks a Clinical Engineering Technician to manage the installation and maintenance of lab equipment in our clinical molecular lab. You will draft maintenance procedures, troubleshoot devices, and coordinate repairs with vendors while ensuring compliance and accurate documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a science field and at least 1 year of repair/troubleshooting experience, with a focus on safety, quality control, and cross-department collaboration in a

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in repair and/or troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and quality control procedures and regulations.
• Ability to explain previous experience clearly.
• Visual color discrimination ability and color vision testing.

Responsibilities

• Drafts preventative maintenance procedures and updates existing ones.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and recommends repair and spare parts.
• Coordinates vendor and contractor scheduling for installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Performs initial acceptance inspections on new equipment and completes paperwork.
• Performs or coordinates IQ, OQ, PQ and FV of equipment after installation or maintenance.
• Maintains records of work performed and supports regulatory compliance.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Repair coordination

Computer literacy

Interdepartmental collaboration

Training coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in science field

Job description

At Caris, we understand that cancer is an ugly word—a word no one wants to hear, but one that connects us all. That’s why we’re not just transforming cancer care—we’re changing lives.We introduced precision medicine to the world and built an industry around the idea that every patient deserves answers as unique as their DNA. Backed by cutting-edge molecular science and AI, we ask ourselves every day: “What would I do if this patient were my mom?” That question drives everything we do.But our mission doesn’t stop with cancer. We're pushing the frontiers of medicine and leading a revolution in healthcare—driven by innovation, compassion, and purpose.Join us in our mission to improve the human condition across multiple diseases. If you're passionate about meaningful work and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, Caris is where your impact begins.Position SummaryThe Clinical Engineering Technician is responsible for the organization of installation and maintenance of the equipment within the clinical molecular lab.Job ResponsibilitiesDrafts preventative maintenance procedures and makes corrections/changes to existing proceduresAttends training sessions on instrumentation to learn function, basic programming, maintenance and troubleshooting.Identifies, troubleshoots, and recommends repair and spare parts.Is computer literate in basic operating systems and applicable software programs.Maintains and expands professional and personal skills. Expands knowledge of medical technologies.Maintains effective working relationships with other departments and participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.Participates in service training of new technicians concerning use and operation of laboratory equipment.Performs and/or coordinates vendor and contractor scheduling for equipment installation, repair, preventative maintenance and trainingsPerforms initial acceptance inspections on new equipment and completes all required paperwork.Performs modifications and upgrades on devices as directed by the manufacturer or department leader.Performs or coordinates Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualifications (PQ) and Function Verifications (FV) of equipment following installation, repair or preventative maintenance.Compiles, analyzes and submits data for review, according to equipment/procedure specific acceptance criteria, following an IQ, OQ, PQ or FV.Monitors and performs, or coordinates, departmental equipment cross correlations.Assists in ensuring department compliance of routine preventative maintenance tasks.Repairs and troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment, when appropriate.Maintains an accurate record of all work performed.Responds to emergency situations in clinical areas and provides support as required and requested.Interacts with staff whenever appropriate.Treats all patient information strictly confidential.Schedules and performs preventative maintenance inspections on instruments and completes all associated paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.Is knowledgeable of applicable safety and electrical limits for health care equipment.Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards.Support compliance to all applicable regulatory and standard requirements (CLIA, NYS, CAP, ISO, etc.).Accepts and performs other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in science field.1 year experience in repair and/or troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.Demonstrate clear ability to explain previous experience.Knowledge of laboratory safety and quality control procedures and regulations.Physical DemandsMust possess ability to sit, stand, and/or work at a computer for long periods of time.May have exposure to blood-borne pathogens, extreme temperatures, high noise levels, fumes and biohazardous material/chemicals including formalin in the lab environment.Visual acuity and analytical skill to distinguish fine detail. Ability to pass a visual color discrimination test.TrainingAll job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.Other3rd Shift Hours: 9:30pm-8:00am.This position requires evenings, weekends and/or holidays, and possible periodic travel.Conditions of Employment: Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check ( applicable for certain positions) and reference verification.This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.