LIS Technician - Full-time status, end date 12/31/26

CBRE; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Medical and dental benefits

PTO

401K

Comprehensive training for profesional

Job summary

CBRE Laboratory Instrumentation Services (LIS) Technician role at a premier pharmaceutical client site. Calibrate, maintain, and repair scientific instrumentation while coordinating with customers and external contractors.

This full-time position emphasizes adherence to standardized procedures and CBRE RISE values. The role demands experience in lab equipment maintenance, a scientific degree or equivalent experience, and ability to manage inventories and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory equipment maintenance and repair.
• 4 year degree in a scientific discipline, or trade school diploma with 2-3 years of job-related experience.
• In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry loads of 50 lbs.
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Intermediate math skills.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, examine, clean, fix, calibrate, check, maintain special equipment, systems, and controls.
• Operate test equipment including multimeters, frequency generators, certified calibration weights, and digital logic probes.
• Coordinate removal of equipment for extensive repairs during scheduled maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems during unscheduled work.
• Record and report abnormal functions or out-of-tolerance conditions.
• Review and document daily records of inspections and maintenance activity.
• Coordinate with external contractors on repairs covered by maintenance agreements.
• Maintain parts inventories and estimate costs.
• Track instrument and part reliability and recommend alternatives.
• Oversee development of equipment maintenance and calibration procedures.
• Lead by example and model CBRE RISE values.
• Work within standardized procedures to meet deadlines.
• Exchange information clearly and confirm understanding.

Skills

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Math skills

Education

4 year degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Note: This role is full-time, and will be active until 12/31/26 . At that time, you will be eligible to apply internally for continuing CBRE employment.

Want to contribute to world-changing scientific discoveries? Join the CBRE Lab Services team at this premier pharmaceutical client site!

About the Role:

As a CBRE Laboratory Instrumentation Services (LIS) Technician, you will calibrate, maintain, and complete repairs of scientific instrumentation.

This job is part of the Critical and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for technical maintenance services in critical & controlled client environments.

What You'll Do:

• Disassemble, examine, clean, fix, calibrate, check, maintain special equipment, systems, and controls.

• Operate test equipment. This includes multimeters, frequency generators, certified calibration weights, and digital logic probes.

• Coordinate the removal of equipment requiring extensive repairs during scheduled maintenance periods.

• Troubleshoot, service or resolve problems while performing unscheduled work.

• Record and report abnormal functions or out-of-tolerance conditions of equipment. If needed, start corrective action and documentation.

• Review and document daily records of inspections, maintenance activity, repairs, and other work performed.

• Coordinate with external contractors on repairs covered by maintenance agreements. Communicate with customer staff and outside contractors about the calibration, repair, and operation of equipment.

• Maintain parts inventories, locate part sources, estimate costs, and prepare requisitions.

• Track instrument and part reliability; make alternate service, supplier, and parts recommendations.

• Oversee the development of equipment, maintenance, and calibration procedures.

• Have some knowledge of standard principles with practical experience in applying them.

• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.

• Impact the quality of own work.

• Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

• Exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.

What You'll Need:

• Experience in laboratory equipment maintenance and repair strongly preferred.

• 4 year degree in a scientific discipline, or trade school diploma with 2-3 years of job-related experience.

• In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Must have appropriate license or certification where required by law.

• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry loads of 50 lbs. or more.

• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.

• Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

• Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.

• Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE?

CBRE is the premier provider of Laboratory Services. We offer excellent compensation and benefits, to include overtime pay, medical and dental benefits, PTO, 401K, and comprehensive training for professional growth.

• Benefits start 1st of the month following your hire date: medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.

• First year of employment - 15 Days of PTO. Year 1 - 4 of employment 20 days of PTO!

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

CBRE Full Spectrum Lab Services

Full Spectrum Lab Services from CBRE offers a professional suite of services to a variety of clients in the life sciences industry, including those in pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and genomics, as well as contract research organizations (CROs) and contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs).

Our comprehensive range of services includes laboratory consulting, real estate services, instrumentation repair and maintenance, full asset management, and more - covering the entire spectrum of life

sciences categories, CBRE is a leader in managing highly-regulated spaces within the industry.

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).

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