Device Technician

Actalent; Boca Raton (FL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Device Technician to support installation and implementation of plasma collection devices across multiple centers. This handheld, onsite role involves equipment preparation, installation verification, and troubleshooting to ensure center readiness and business continuity.

You will travel extensively, collaborate with project teams and vendors, and document activities while adhering to regulatory requirements in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Hands-on experience with technical equipment installation and field service.
• Experience in regulated healthcare or medical device environments is a plus.
• Ability to document activities and maintain records per SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Support installation activities for plasma collection devices at centers.
• Coordinate with vendors and project teams to ensure devices are operational.
• Perform installation verification, functional testing, and readiness checks.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and escalate when needed.
• Provide onsite support during implementation and post‑installation periods.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Organization

Travel readiness

Independent work

Cross-functional teamwork

Field service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Teams

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Device Technician

Job Description

As a Device Technician, you support the installation and implementation of plasma collection devices across multiple centers. You serve as an onsite technical resource during device installations and provide post-implementation support to help ensure smooth operations with minimal disruption. In this hands‑on role, you prepare equipment, support installation activities, troubleshoot technical issues, validate device readiness, and assist center personnel throughout the installation process. You collaborate closely with project teams, vendors, and center staff in a regulated healthcare environment and travel extensively to various locations. This position focuses on installation and implementation support and does not include ongoing preventive maintenance programs or long‑term device management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support installation activities for plasma collection devices at assigned centers, including equipment preparation, setup, installation verification, and operational readiness tasks.

• Coordinate with vendors, project team members, and center staff to ensure devices are installed, configured, and fully operational in accordance with approved procedures.

• Perform installation verification, operational qualification activities, functional testing, and device readiness checks to confirm successful center readiness.

• Troubleshoot equipment issues encountered during installation activities and escalation technical concerns to appropriate support resources when necessary.

• Provide onsite technical support during implementation, stabilization, and immediate post‑installation periods to help maintain center operations and business continuity.

• Document installation activities, results, troubleshooting efforts, and equipment status in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate records for assigned projects.

• Communicate project status, risks, issues, and opportunities to project leadership in a clear and timely manner.

• Assist with equipment logistics, including device preparation, inventory verification, packing, shipping, storage, and vendor return processes.

• Provide basic operational guidance and technical instruction to center personnel on deployed equipment and approved operating procedures.

• Maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, quality requirements, regulatory expectations, and applicable standard operating procedures.

• Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a technical support, equipment installation, field service, healthcare, medical device, manufacturing, or related environment.

• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting technical equipment and resolving operational issues.

• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude for working with equipment and devices.

• Ability to accurately document technical activities and maintain detailed records in accordance with procedures and quality requirements.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Effective communication skills to collaborate with project teams, vendors, and center staff.

• Solid problem‑solving skills and the ability to resolve issues during installation and startup activities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and other standard business software tools.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Technical training in biomedical equipment, electronics, mechanical systems, healthcare technology, or a related field.

• Experience supporting equipment installations, implementation projects, startup activities, or commissioning efforts.

• Experience performing equipment qualification, operational verification, or functional testing.

• Experience working in regulated environments such as healthcare, medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or manufacturing settings.

• Familiarity with standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality systems, and compliance‑driven operations.

• Experience with medical devices, medical device assembly, and repair.

• Ability to support equipment installation and startup in a field‑based, travel‑intensive environment.

• Comfort working in cross‑functional teams that include project leadership, vendors, and clinical or operational staff.

Work Environment

This role is field‑based with extensive travel, including overnight trips up to approximately 80%, primarily across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. You typically begin your day at plasma centers between late morning and early afternoon and may finish in the evening, with travel that can include evenings, weekends, and short‑notice assignments. The position involves frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and handling equipment, and requires the ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds independently. Work is performed in healthcare environments where appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and adherence to safety and infection‑control practices is essential. Occasional overtime and weekend work may be necessary to support installation schedules and ensure successful device deployment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Boca Raton, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Boca Raton,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News‑Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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