Laboratory Operations Technician

Advantage Technical; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

Job summary

Employee Workplace in Acton, MA is seeking a Laboratory Operations Technician to support engineering labs, equipment documentation, calibration, maintenance, and regulatory compliance. The role requires familiarity with PLM systems such as Arena, experience with GDP recordkeeping, and strong MS Word/Excel skills to produce manuals, specifications, and safety docs.

You will coordinate maintenance, track inventory, work with QA and design teams, and assist with minor repairs in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Education and experience requirements for laboratory roles.
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Arena) and regulatory documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; GDP recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Create equipment manuals, technical specifications, and safety documentation.
• Coordinate calibration and preventive maintenance activities.
• Maintain PLM equipment files, TCOs, and maintenance records.
• Track equipment inventory, availability, location, and condition.
• Partner with QA, Design Control, engineering teams, and vendors.
• Support validation assessments and equipment compliance requirements.
• Coordinate equipment training and safe-use procedures.
• Assist with minor equipment repairs as needed.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation management

Communication

Organization

GDP knowledge

Education

High school diploma

GED

Associate degree

Tools

Arena PLM

SAP

Job description

Now Hiring: Laboratory Operations Technician

Location: Acton, MA

Pay Rate: $26.00 per hour

Put your laboratory and equipment management experience to work in a fast-paced R&D environment. We're hiring a detail-oriented Laboratory Operations Technician to support engineering laboratories, equipment documentation, calibration, maintenance, and regulatory compliance.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma with 2+ years of laboratory experience, or
• GED with 6+ years of laboratory experience, or
• Associate degree with 0-2 years of laboratory experience

Experience Requirements

• Experience supporting laboratory equipment and technical documentation
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems such as Arena
• Knowledge of equipment validation, calibration, preventive maintenance, and regulatory requirements
• Experience with Enterprise Asset Management systems such as SAP preferred
• Medical device or regulated industry experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Understanding of GDP recordkeeping, procurement, and inventory control
• Strong communication, organization, and technical writing skills

Job Duties

• Create equipment manuals, technical specifications, and safety documentation
• Coordinate calibration and preventive maintenance activities
• Maintain accurate PLM equipment files, TCOs, and maintenance records
• Track equipment inventory, availability, location, and condition
• Partner with Quality Assurance, Design Control, engineering teams, and vendors
• Support validation assessments and equipment compliance requirements
• Coordinate equipment training and safe-use procedures
• Assist with minor equipment repairs as needed

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts

People Perks

• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance