Laboratory Operations Technician

Advantage Technical; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical is hiring a Laboratory Operations Technician in San Diego, CA to support engineering laboratories, equipment documentation, calibration, maintenance, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires lab experience and familiarity with PLM systems, GDP records, and cross-functional collaboration with QA, design control, and vendors. Strong writing and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with laboratory experience, or an associate degree with 0–2 years in a lab.
• Experience supporting laboratory equipment and maintaining technical docs.
• Familiarity with GDP recordkeeping and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create equipment manuals, technical specs, and safety docs.
• Coordinate calibration and preventive maintenance activities.
• Maintain PLM equipment files and maintenance records.
• Track equipment inventory, location, and condition.
• Collaborate with QA, design control, engineering, and vendors.
• Support validation assessments and equipment compliance.
• Coordinate equipment training and safe-use procedures.
• Assist minor equipment repairs as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Technical writing

Communication

Organization

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Associate Degree

Tools

Arena PLM

SAP

Job description

Now Hiring: Laboratory Operations Technician

Location: San Diego, CA Pay Rate: $28.50 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

About Us

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

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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.