Lab Equipment Reliability Lead for Analytical Systems

W.R. Grace & Co.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace, a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials, seeks a Laboratory Asset Reliability Coordinator at the Curtis Bay Analytical Services Center in Baltimore, MD. The role focuses on maintenance, repair, and IT support for analytical equipment across multiple labs while upholding GMP standards.

The position requires hands-on repair experience, a STEM degree, and IT/database skills. The job emphasizes safety, lifecycle management, vendor coordination, and staff training in a

Qualifications

• BS or higher in a STEM field.
• 3+ years hands-on experience in service and repair of analytical equipment.
• Experience using IT tools including database systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair analytical equipment in multiple laboratories.
• Ensure proper operation of lab IT systems.
• Champion laboratory safety and GMP compliance.
• Lead installation, qualification, and validation of analytical equipment.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs for reliability.
• Oversee equipment lifecycle planning and vendor relationships.
• Coordinate lab information systems support and instrument integrations with IT.
• Train staff on equipment operation and routine maintenance.
• Diagnose equipment issues and provide technical support.
• Analyze performance, conduct root-cause investigations, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Hands-on repair of analytical gear

IT tools & databases

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in scientific field

Tools

Labware LIMS

eMaint

Microsoft Excel macros

Job description

Grace, a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials, seeks a Laboratory Asset Reliability Coordinator at the Curtis Bay Analytical Services Center in Baltimore, MD. The role focuses on maintenance, repair, and IT support for analytical equipment across multiple labs while upholding GMP standards.

The position requires hands-on repair experience, a STEM degree, and IT/database skills. The job emphasizes safety, lifecycle management, vendor coordination, and staff training in a