Instrument Technician II *PC 113

Miltenyi Biotec; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Miltenyi Biotec is seeking a role focused on routine laboratory instrument tasks, including QC testing of new equipment and detailed reporting within a factory service center environment.

Responsibilities include instrument setup, logistics, spare parts management, and supporting junior technicians, with a strong emphasis on safe handling of potentially bio-hazardous materials and excellent written/verbal communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; 2+ years in a technical/mechanical or detail-oriented role.
• Knowledge of potentially bio-hazardous materials and safe handling.
• Strong communication skills and PC literacy.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control tasks on arrival for new instruments.
• Support logistics for new, loaner, demo and trade show instruments including setup, QC, packing and transport.
• Complete comprehensive written service reports for assigned activities.
• Move large instruments in/out of service center and manage crating/uncrating.
• Manage spare parts inventory including ordering, receiving, counting and reconciliation.
• Assist Technician I staff in completing their work.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

PC proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Your Role

This position is primarily responsible for performing routine activities on moderately complex to complex laboratory instrumentation. Assignments are completed by independently following technical documents associated with review, QC testing and detailed reporting of new and internal use instruments in an in-house factory service center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform quality control tasks of new instruments on arrival.
• Support the logistics associated with new, loaner, demo and trade show instruments; including set-up, review, QC, pack-up and physical movement to and from warehouse.
• Complete comprehensive written service reports as for assigned activities.
• Move new large instruments in and out of the service center and crates and uncrates instruments.
• Manage own spare parts inventory including ordering, receiving, counting, reconciling and merchandising.
• Support Technician I class employees in the completion of their work.

Requirements

• High School Diploma Required; A minimum of 2 years' work experience in a technical, mechanical or highly detail-oriented function.

Knowledge

• Must have knowledge of and be comfortable working with potentially bio-hazardous materials.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong PC and use of PC applications.

Prefer

• Continuing education in a technical or mechanical discipline.
• Strong understanding of technical protocols, basic electronic test equipment and mechanical skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have ability to handle more than one task at a time and must work at a rapid pace while maintaining attention to detail. Must be able to travel routinely by car and plane.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work in this role is done in laboratories, offices, manufacturing suites, cleanrooms, mechanical spaces, and warehouses. Work may occur in other locations as required. Used research/clinical equipment may be handled in this job and strict SOPs and PPE must be worn. All persons performing this job will receive appropriate training prior to engaging in work requiring PPE. This job requires the person to be mobile to visit customer sites. Due to the travel requirements, this position may be exposed to natural elements of nature.

Salary Range

The hiring range for this position is expected to fall between $22/hr-$25/hr, reflecting the range candidates can reasonably expect to be considered for at time of offer, based on factors such as experience, internal equity, and qualifications.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of considerations, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialization, skills, abilities, and training. The above range represents the Company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Benefits

In addition to your salary, the Company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Certain positions may also be eligible for additional compensation such as bonuses or commissions.

EEO Statement

Miltenyi Biotec, Inc. is an EO Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

E-Verify

Miltenyi Biotec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

Accommodations

The Company will provide reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company, in accordance with applicable law.

About Us

Are you ready to start revolutionizing biomedical research? When you join Miltenyi Biotec, you join a family that is passionate about making a real impact – one breakthrough at a time. For over 30 years, we have played a pivotal role in the design, development, manufacture, and integration of products for sample preparation, cell separation, cell analysis, imaging, and cell culture needs. These developments have led to cutting‑edge cell and gene therapies – transformative methods that mobilize the body’s own cells and genetic blueprint to tackle diseases such as cancer and autoimmune conditions. Today, our more than 18,000 solutions play a vital role in paving the way for the medicine of tomorrow.