Onsite Diagnostic Lab Tech & Equipment Specialist

Actalent; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a contract laboratory equipment technician in Oro Valley, AZ to maintain diagnostic lab equipment and slide scanning systems, prepare materials, and support experiments. The role emphasizes safety, data documentation, and collaboration in a structured lab environment.

You will handle inventory, perform routine maintenance with hand tools, and coordinate with team to resolve issues while prioritizing critical tasks to meet deadlines in a fully onsite setting.

Qualifications

• 25+ years of experience in a technical, laboratory or equipment maintenance role.
• Experience with maintaining diagnostic or lab equipment.
• Hands-on use of hand tools for maintenance and repairs.
• High attention to detail with samples, equipment and records.
• Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets for data entry and tracking.
• Technical aptitude in maintaining diagnostic or lab equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills in customer-facing roles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of lab operations, quality standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain diagnostic laboratory equipment and slide scanning systems to ensure uptime.
• Prepare materials, reagents, and samples for testing.
• Ensure safety protocols and quality standards are followed.
• Assist with data collection, entry, and reporting.
• Organize lab materials and inventory to support workflow.
• Track supplies and manage storage areas.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance using hand tools.
• Collaborate with team to resolve technical issues and support projects.
• Prioritize multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

25+ years exp

Equipment maintenance

Diagnostic lab

Hand tools

Excel/Sheets

Attention to detail

Customer-facing

Project prioritization

Troubleshooting

Communication

Job description

Actalent is seeking a contract laboratory equipment technician in Oro Valley, AZ to maintain diagnostic lab equipment and slide scanning systems, prepare materials, and support experiments. The role emphasizes safety, data documentation, and collaboration in a structured lab environment.

You will handle inventory, perform routine maintenance with hand tools, and coordinate with team to resolve issues while prioritizing critical tasks to meet deadlines in a fully onsite setting.