Lab Equipment Maintenance Technician

Insight Global; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Lab Equipment Maintenance Technician to support daily facility and laboratory operations at a biotech R&D hub in Palo Alto. You will troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate diverse lab equipment, install and relocate devices, and document work orders while coordinating with vendors for specialized repairs.

The role requires a high school diploma (AA/AS preferred) and hands-on experience with lab utility systems, electrical and plumbing basics, and EH&S practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; technical training or AA/AS in Facilities Maintenance preferred.
• Experience in laboratory facilities maintenance and coordinating vendor repairs.
• Hands-on experience with lab utility systems and installing lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Install, relocate, and safely handle equipment to support projects.
• Coordinate with vendors for specialized repairs and maintain accurate work orders.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Diagnostic tools

Documentation

EH&S compliance

Forklift certification

Education

High School Diploma

AA/AS in Facilities Maintenance

Tools

Multimeters

Gas meters

Temp/airflow meters

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Lab Equipment Maintenance Technician to join a biotechnology R&D hub in Palo Alto. This individual will support daily facility and laboratory operations, leveraging hands‑on experience in plumbing, electrical systems, and general building maintenance. Responsibilities include using diagnostic tools such as multimeters, gas meters, and temperature and airflow meters to operate, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate a wide range of laboratory equipment while ensuring all utilities function reliably. This role also involves installing, relocating, and safely handling equipment to support ongoing projects, coordinating with vendors for specialized repairs, and maintaining accurate documentation and work orders while providing clear, timely communication to internal customers.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail]. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• High School Diploma required; technical training or AA/AS in Facilities Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related trade preferred.

• Experience performing facilities maintenance in a laboratory environment, including coordinating with vendors or contractors for specialized repairs.

• Hands‑on experience with lab utility systems (compressed air, RO/DI water, natural gas, oxygen, nitrogen, gas detection) and installing soft/rigid tubing (1/8"–1/2"), along with supporting installation, maintenance, and relocation of lab equipment (e.g., incubator shakers, biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, -80°C freezers, refrigerators, environmental chambers, chillers, water circulators).

• Solid working knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems, basic plumbing, refrigeration systems, and associated controls, with experience using diagnostic tools such as multimeters, gas meters, temperature, and airflow meters.

• Ability to perform seismic bracing for lab and process equipment and safely operate material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, hydraulic dollies) in compliance with EH&S standards.

• Strong documentation and organizational skills, including maintaining accurate records and reporting using Excel and Microsoft Office; OSHA safety training and forklift/powered industrial truck certification preferred. - Experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or laboratory environments.

• Technical training or education from a local trade school.