Laboratory Maintenance Technician II

Kcas, Llc; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Laboratory Maintenance Technician II to join its innovative team in Kansas City. This role involves maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with GLP standards, and training new staff. The company offers a vibrant work culture, opportunities for professional growth, and unique benefits like stock ownership and community volunteer time. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about contributing to health advancements, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Company-sponsored events

Career development programs

Stock ownership program

Paid time off for volunteering

Access to latest technology

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a hospital or GLP facility.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment and SOPs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on lab equipment.
• Compile documentation for calibration and maintenance.
• Train new personnel on lab techniques.

Skills

Laboratory Equipment Maintenance

Calibration Skills

Problem Solving

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Mechanical Skills

Proficiency in Word and Excel

Education

Experience in GLP facility

Experience in laboratory settings

Tools

Balances

Pipettes

Job description

Performing critical work that impacts our industry and our world’s health while problem solving and innovating in the field – that is what we get to do every day at KCAS Bio. If that excites you, then maybe working at KCAS Bio is for you.

KCAS Bioanalytical & Biomarker Services seeks individuals interested in bioanalysis to work as a Laboratory Maintenance Technician II within its GLP bioanalytical laboratory in Shawnee, Kansas.

KCAS is a contract research organization (CRO) that provides bioanalytical and biomarker services to pharmaceutical clients in support of drug development, preclinical studies, and clinical studies.

The Laboratory Maintenance Technician performs maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair on support systems, laboratory equipment, temperature/humidity charts, and recorders.

In this role, you will:

• Compile and route documentation related to calibration and preventative maintenance of lab equipment
• Coordinate break-fix activities with internal and external entities
• Resolve issues following the completion of activities
• Coordinate calibration, maintenance, and preventive maintenance activities internally and externally
• Train new laboratory personnel on basic pipetting techniques and small lab equipment
• Request purchase of components and equipment
• Maintain all logs and documentation
• Contact outside vendors for repair or calibration of laboratory equipment

Qualifications specific to this role:

• At least one year of experience in a hospital, GMP, and/or GLP facility (GLP preferred)
• Four years of experience maintaining or using laboratory equipment
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment, such as balances and pipettes
• Knowledge of reviewing technical documents, such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Willingness to provide on-call support
• Good organizational skills
• Proficiency with Word and Excel
• Mechanical skills
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

WHO YOU ARE

You will thrive at KCAS Bio if you enjoy a relational environment, are purpose- and values-driven, embrace continuous development and supportive leadership, and enjoy being part of innovative work.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

Our benefits extend beyond the traditional package. At KCAS Bio, you will enjoy company-sponsored events like food trucks, family days, and spirit days. You will grow in your career with KCAS University. You will connect with like-minded employees to further KCAS Bio's focus on wellness, inclusion, and community outreach. You will participate as an owner in our stock ownership program. You will have access to the latest technology and paid time off to volunteer in the community.

We are a fast-growing CRO headquartered in Kansas City, pioneering drug development in human and animal health fields. As demand for our expertise grows, so does our need for talented individuals to join nimble, empowered teams committed to mutual growth. At KCAS Bio, we advance both great science and great people.

KCAS Bio is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category. We recruit qualified candidates without regard to citizenship status, based on internal processes aligned with U.S. immigration laws. We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs. Anyone needing accommodation can email [e-mail] or call 913-248-3000 and ask for Human Resources.