Lab Instrument Specialist

PeopleShare by PROMAN; Germantown (MD); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Sick leave

Paid holidays

HSA option

FSA option

Life insurance

AD&D

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

EAP

Professional development

Team environment

Résumé du poste

PeopleShare by PROMAN is seeking a Lab Instrument Service Specialist in Germantown, MD to maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair laboratory instrumentation and analytical equipment. The role focuses on minimizing downtime and supporting operations through preventive maintenance, qualification, and documentation activities.

Responsibilities include installing and configuring instruments, developing PM schedules, diagnosing issues, maintaining records, and coordinating with lab personnel to

Qualifications

• Associate degree (or 60+ credits) in a scientific/technical field with 2+ years of relevant experience; or a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience maintaining, calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing lab instrumentation.
• Familiar with PM, qualification, and documentation requirements for analytical equipment.
• Hands-on experience with HPLC, mass spectrometers, and automated liquid handling systems.

Responsabilités

• Perform preventative maintenance on analytical instruments and lab equipment.
• Develop and manage PM schedules for new and existing equipment.
• Install, configure, and qualify instrumentation including PQ activities.
• Diagnose and repair laboratory equipment to maintain performance.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement corrective actions.
• Develop testing procedures and maintenance strategies.
• Maintain accurate equipment records and regulatory documentation.
• Manage inventory of consumables and parts.
• Coordinate with laboratory staff to ensure reliability and compliance.

Connaissances

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Formation

Associate degree or 60+ credits

Bachelor's degree

Outils

CMMS

Description du poste

Lab Instrument Service Specialist

Location: Germantown, MD
Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Lab Instrument Service Specialist to support the maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of laboratory instrumentation and analytical equipment. This role is responsible for ensuring optimal equipment performance, minimizing downtime, and supporting laboratory operations through preventative maintenance, qualification, and documentation activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) on analytical instruments and laboratory equipment.
• Develop and maintain PM schedules and programs for new and existing equipment.
• Install, configure, and qualify laboratory instrumentation, including performance qualification (PQ) activities.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory equipment to maintain operational efficiency.
• Monitor equipment performance and investigate recurring failures to identify corrective actions.
• Develop and execute testing procedures and maintenance strategies.
• Maintain accurate equipment records and documentation in accordance with regulatory and company standards.
• Manage inventory of instrument consumables, spare parts, and service components.
• Coordinate with laboratory personnel to ensure equipment reliability and compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (or 60+ college credit hours) in a scientific, technical, engineering, or related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience; or
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, technical, engineering, or related field.
• Experience performing maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of laboratory instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of laboratory equipment operation and performance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instruments such as:
  • HPLC systems
  • Mass spectrometers
  • Automated liquid handling systems
  • Other laboratory analytical equipment
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, contract research, or laboratory environments.
• Familiarity with qualification protocols, instrumentation compliance requirements, and laboratory quality standards.
• Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled professional who enjoys working with complex laboratory instrumentation and supporting critical scientific operations in a fast-paced environment.