Equipment Associate

Scorpion Therapeutics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Austin, TX seeks an Equipment Associate to support R&D laboratory instrumentation. You will install, calibrate, maintain, repair, and document lab equipment ensuring safe, reliable operation in compliance with quality standards.

You will coordinate IQ/OQ/PQ qualifications, troubleshoot issues, liaise with vendors, and support safety checks and audits in a fast-paced research environment.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in biomedical engineering, biological sciences, or related field.
• Industry-related experience preferred.
• Role focuses on installation, calibration, maintenance and documentation of lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate equipment qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and liaise with vendors.
• Maintain preventive maintenance programs.
• Support safety checks and audits.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Professionalism

Education

BS/BA in biomedical engineering or related field

Tools

IQ/OQ/PQ

LIMS

Job description

Role

Equipment Associate supporting R&D laboratory instrumentation in Austin, TX, responsible for installation, calibration, maintenance, repair, and documentation of lab equipment. Primary objectives include ensuring equipment operates safely, reliably, and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards, supporting laboratory activities such as safety audits, inventory management, and supply ordering.

Responsibilities

• coordinating equipment qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ), troubleshooting issues, liaising with vendors, maintaining preventive maintenance programs, and supporting safety checks.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in biomedical engineering, biological sciences, or related field; industry-related experience preferred.

Skills

• excellent communication, organization, attention to detail, adaptability, and professionalism.

Preferred skills

• familiarity with IQ/OQ/PQ, biosafety requirements, molecular biology techniques (DNA isolation, PCR, NGS), and LIMS.

Experience

• Experience with high-throughput automation is advantageous.

High-value biopharma specifics

supporting a research environment focused on genetic testing, with an emphasis on quality and regulatory compliance, though specific therapeutic areas are not detailed.

Work setup

based in Austin, TX, with physical demands typical of lab work; occasional after-hours work may be required.