Lab Equipment Maintenance & Calibration Specialist

POLARIS Laboratories; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

POLARIS Laboratories is seeking a Maintenance and Calibration Specialist in Indianapolis, IN. The role supports the Senior Manager of North American Laboratory Operations and Laboratory Managers in equipment maintenance and calibration across a range of laboratory instruments.

You will handle preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs, ensuring compliance with ISO 17025 and A2LA, while contributing to KPI tracking and supplier coordination.

Qualifications

• Travel for business purposes.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail oriented and able to multi-task.
• Demonstrates strategic thinking and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and inspect laboratory equipment per ISO 17025 and A2LA requirements.
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibrations to ensure equipment uptime.
• Maintain maintenance records in CMMS software.
• Assist Laboratory Managers with training and process improvements.
• Monitor KPI’s and prepare monthly maintenance reports.
• Coordinate parts purchasing and supplier management.

Skills

Travel for business

Work under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Strategic concepts

Education

BS/BA Degree

Certifications

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

POLARIS Laboratories is seeking a Maintenance and Calibration Specialist in Indianapolis, IN. The role supports the Senior Manager of North American Laboratory Operations and Laboratory Managers in equipment maintenance and calibration across a range of laboratory instruments.

You will handle preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs, ensuring compliance with ISO 17025 and A2LA, while contributing to KPI tracking and supplier coordination.