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

401(k) Retirement Savings Plans

EAP

Job summary

Advantage Technical is hiring a Laboratory Operations Technician in Acton, MA to support engineering labs, equipment documentation, calibration, maintenance and regulatory compliance.

You will manage PLM records, develop manuals, coordinate maintenance, and collaborate with QA, Design Control and vendors in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Qualifications

• 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 supporting laboratory equipment and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with Arena PLM and SAP EAM; knowledge of GDP recordkeeping, procurement, and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Technical writing

Word

Excel

Education

High school diploma with 2+ years of laboratory experience

GED with 6+ years of laboratory experience

Associate degree with 0-2 years of laboratory experience

Tools

Arena PLM

SAP EAM

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

Bring your laboratory operations, equipment management, and documentation skills to a team supporting critical R&D work.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

Advantage Technical is an equal opportunity employer.

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Advantage Technical offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries.

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