Instrument Maintenance Technician - Lab Equipment Expert

University of North Carolina Pembroke; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina Pembroke seeks an Instrument Maintenance Technician to support the instructional and research missions of the Biology and Chemistry/Physics departments. This role maintains, calibrates, and repairs scientific instrumentation used in teaching laboratories, undergraduate research, and faculty projects.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, keeping calibration records, coordinating service, assisting with installation, and training users on proper

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent with related background in lab instrumentation.
• Experience maintaining, calibrating, troubleshooting, or repairing scientific equipment.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintain service records, calibration logs, and equipment inventories.
• Coordinate manufacturer service calls, warranties, and vendor support when necessary.
• Assist with installation, setup, and validation of new instrumentation.
• Train faculty, staff, and students on proper equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Support instructional laboratories and faculty research by ensuring equipment readiness and reliability.
• Recommend equipment maintenance, replacement, and upgrade priorities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Technology, Electronics Technology, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

The University of North Carolina Pembroke seeks an Instrument Maintenance Technician to support the instructional and research missions of the Biology and Chemistry/Physics departments. This role maintains, calibrates, and repairs scientific instrumentation used in teaching laboratories, undergraduate research, and faculty projects.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, keeping calibration records, coordinating service, assisting with installation, and training users on proper