Laboratory Operations Technician

Lancesoft; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft is seeking a Laboratory Operations Technician II, Tool Management, to support tool onboarding and management across engineering laboratories in San Diego. The role involves preparing mission critical equipment and creating comprehensive documentation for lab equipment.

You will collaborate with QA and Design Control to ensure regulatory compliance, maintain inventory records, and oversee the equipment tracking system. Strong documentation and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience creating technical documentation for complex equipment.
• Experience in a laboratory environment with regulatory awareness.
• Familiarity with PLM systems and document management.
• Knowledge of validation processes and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive documentation for equipment used by R&D teams, including user manuals, technical specifications, and safety guidelines.
• Supports equipment management, monthly calibration and preventative maintenance to ensure equipment availability.
• Serve as the go-to resource for engineering staff, providing guidance on tool management processes, documentation, and equipment maintenance.
• Organize and maintain equipment files within the PLM system for existing equipment.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of tools and equipment, tracking their availability, location, and condition.
• Coordinate equipment training sessions for users, ensuring proper usage and safety protocols.

Skills

Self-starter

Detail-oriented

Effective communicator

Technical writing

GDP familiarity

Regulatory knowledge

Vendor relationship building

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Associates degree

Tools

Arena PLM

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Laboratory Operations Technician
Location: San Diego, CA 92121

Reporting to the Laboratory Operations Manager, the Laboratory Operations Technician II, Tool Management, will primarily support tool onboarding and management processes across multiple engineering laboratories and prepare mission critical equipment.

This person is responsible for supporting the engineering teams in creating comprehensive documentation for lab equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Create comprehensive documentation for equipment used by R&D teams, including user manuals, technical specifications, and safety guidelines
• Supports equipment management, monthly calibration and preventative maintenance to ensure equipment availability
• Serve as the go-to resource for engineering staff, providing guidance on tool management processes, documentation, and equipment maintenance
• Organize and maintain equipment files within the PLM system for existing equipment.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness by revising existing equipment files, including TCO and maintenance records.
• Collaborate with QA and Design Control to ensure equipment compliance with regulatory and quality standards assisting with equipment requirements and validation assessments
• Maintain an accurate inventory of tools and equipment, tracking their availability, location, and condition
• Oversee the equipment tracking system, ensuring timely updates and data integrity
• Monitor equipment utilization and identify opportunities for optimization or replacement
• Coordinate equipment training sessions for users, ensuring proper usage and safety protocols
• Performs or supports execution of small repairs as directed
• Performs other duties as necessary

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Self-starter, detail-oriented, and effective verbal/written communicator
• Ethical, responsible, and data-driven decision-making methodology
• Uses standard operating procedures to guide own work and solve routine problems
• Demonstrates growing independence in executing routine lab tasks
• Experience creating technical documentation for complex equipment
• Familiarity with PLM systems (ex. Arena) and document management
• Knowledge of validation processes and regulatory requirements
• Experienced with building relationships with engineering staff and vendors
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Asset Management software (ex. SAP)
• Experienced with GDP (accurate recordkeeping)
• Understanding of procurement and inventory control
• Office software proficiency (Word, Excel) and technical writing capabilities
• Experience in a medical device regulated environment
• Able to lift 20 lbs

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma and 2+ years experience working in a laboratory environment;or GED and 6+ years experience working in a laboratory environment;or Associates degree and 0-2 years experience working in a laboratory environment