LIS Sr Technician

CBRE; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Laboratory Instrument Services Sr.Technician is responsible for calibrating, maintaining, and performing major repairs on scientific instrumentation. This role sits within the Critical and Technical Services function and supports client environments.

You will disassemble and inspect equipment, operate test instruments, coordinate major repairs, and document maintenance activities to ensure peak performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2–3 years of related experience.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements (stooping, standing, lifting 50 lbs).
• Proficient in using standard procedures to solve problems and make judgments.
• Strong MS Office knowledge (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, clean, repair, calibrate parts and equipment.
• Operate test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and frequency generators.
• Coordinate removal and scheduling for major repairs.
• Troubleshoot and perform unscheduled maintenance when needed.
• Document abnormal conditions and start corrective actions as required.
• Record daily maintenance activities and maintain calibration procedures.
• Coordinate with external contractors and communicate with clients about equipment calibration and repair.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Trade school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBREFull Spectrum Lab Services provides end to end scientific support for clientsacross life sciences, manufacturing, and other industries. We partner withpharmaceutical and biotech companies, healthcare, food and beverage producers,automotive and tooling innovators, and both contract research organizations(CROs) and contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) to keep their operationsrunning at peak performance.

About the Role

As a CBRE Laboratory Instrument Services Sr.Technician, you will calibrate, maintain, and complete the major repairs of scientific instrumentation.

Thisjob is part of the Critical and Technical Services job function. They areresponsible for technical maintenance services in critical client environments.

What You’ll Do

• Takeapart, examine, clean, fix, calibrate, check, and take care of specialequipment, systems, and controls.
• Operatetest equipment. This includes multimeters, frequency generators, and counters,galvanometers, digital logic probes, and oscilloscopes.
• Coordinatethe removal of equipment requiring extensive repairs during scheduledmaintenance periods.
• Troubleshoot,service or resolve problems while performing unscheduled work.
• Recordand report abnormal functions or out-of-tolerance conditions of equipment. Ifneeded, start corrective action and documentation.
• Reviewand document daily records of inspections, maintenance activity, repairs, andother work performed.
• Coordinatewith external contractors on repairs covered by maintenance agreements.Communicate with customer staff and outside contractors about the calibration,repair, and operation of equipment.
• Locatepart sources, estimate costs, and prepare requisitions.
• Trackinstrument and part reliability; make alternate service, supplier, and partsrecommendations.
• Overseethe development of equipment, maintenance, and calibration procedures.
• Havesome knowledge of standard principles with limited practical experience inapplying them.
• Leadby example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Impactthe quality of own work.
• Workwithin standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meetdeadlines.
• Exchangestraightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.

What You’ll Need

• HighSchool Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 2-3 years of job-relatedexperience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and educationwill be considered. Must have appropriate license or certification whererequired by law.
• Meetthe physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking,climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs.or more.
• Abilityto use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Experiencewith analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.
• In-depthknowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook,etc.
• Organizationalskills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Intermediatemath skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages,fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE?

When you joinCBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate servicesand investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problemsolvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Ourcollaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity,service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds andskillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your owncourse and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value humaninteraction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, andaspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiringdecisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the applicationand interview process.

Disclaimers: Applicantsmust be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need forvisa sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).