PLS Equipment Specialist II

Pace Analytical Services, LLC; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Pace Life Sciences, Oakdale, MN, is seeking an Equipment Specialist II to maintain, repair, and qualify laboratory instrumentation and software. This full-time, onsite role requires a chemistry/biochemistry background with 2–4 years of related experience.

You will lead advanced diagnostics, coordinate vendor activities, and support calibration procedures while ensuring quality system compliance. Strong knowledge of instrumentation and metrology, plus excellent communication skills, are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry or a closely related field; AND two to four (2-4) years of experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced diagnostics, maintenance, qualification, troubleshooting, and repairs of laboratory equipment, specifically temperature-controlled and/or pressurized units
• Coordinate and oversee vendor management of laboratory equipment to support onboarding, inventory, repair, and decommissioning of equipment, as needed
• Provide on-call support during non-standard business hours to address critical equipment excursions
• Source and ensure current inventory of consumables and repair parts for instruments as needed
• Draft and/or revise technical documentation and documents such as SOPs, calibration procedures, qualification protocols, and other documents as needed.
• Communicate with vendors, staff, and customers to provide advanced support, explain troubleshooting, and provide solutions
• Provide fundamental analysis and interpretation and counsel to staff, management, and functional leaders regarding equipment policies, programs, and practices involving standard operations.
• Ensures accuracy of equipment, actions, procedures, and operational databases, reports, and related details through audits, queries, and reviews; work with team to resolve discrepancies to ensure compliance with quality system

Skills

Diagnostics

Maintenance troubleshooting

Equipment qualification

Vendor coordination

On-call support

SOPs/calibration procedures

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry or closely related field

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation systems

Job description

Shift:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.

This is a full-time, onsite, Equipment Specialist II position located in Oakdale, MN, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Summary

Responsible for executing and overseeing the maintenance, repair, and qualification of laboratory instrumentation, hardware, and software.

Provide feedback and guidance regarding laboratory instrumentation using advanced professional and technical knowledge of mechanical, scientific, or related instrumentation and software.

Compensation:

$55,000-$65,000 Annually

The salary for this position reflects a variety of factors. Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills, and alignment with internal equity. Market conditions, budgetary considerations, and organizational compensation guidelines may also influence the final offer.

Make an Impact. Build a Career.

Pace Life Sciences delivers a comprehensive suite of contract CMC development, CTM manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Operating across a network of CDMO sites, GMP analytical testing laboratories, and manufacturing support centers, we partner with clients to efficiently advance programs from early development through commercialization.

Our experienced industry experts and continued investment in state-of-the-art facilities reflect our commitment to quality, speed, and reliability. United by a shared purpose, we bring meaningful value to patients, healthcare professionals, and health businesses worldwide by delivering services that support a safer, healthier future.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform advanced diagnostics, maintenance, qualification, troubleshooting, and repairs of laboratory equipment, specifically temperature-controlled and/or pressurized units
• Coordinate and oversee vendor management of laboratory equipment to support onboarding, inventory, repair, and decommissioning of equipment, as needed
• Provide on-call support during non-standard business hours to address critical equipment excursions
• Source and ensure current inventory of consumables and repair parts for instruments as needed
• Draft and/or revise technical documentation and documents such as SOPs, calibration procedures, qualification protocols, and other documents as needed.
• Communicate with vendors, staff, and customers to provide advanced support, explain troubleshooting, and provide solutions
• Provide fundamental analysis and interpretation and counsel to staff, management, and functional leaders regarding equipment policies, programs, and practices involving standard operations.
• Ensures accuracy of equipment, actions, procedures, and operational databases, reports, and related details through audits, queries, and reviews; work with team to resolve discrepancies to ensure compliance with quality system

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry or a closely related field; AND two to four (2-4) years of experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of laboratory and analytical instrumentation.
• Advanced knowledge of metrology standards.
• Principles, practices, and techniques to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve problems.
• Advanced knowledge in testing tools, instruments, and calibration.
• Comprehensive understanding of the administration and oversight of area programs, policies, and procedures.
• Methods to resolve area problems, questions, and concerns.
• Comprehensive understanding of applicable area laws, codes, and regulations.
• Expert understanding of comprehensive testing tools, equipment, and calibration.
• Computer applications and systems related to the work.
• Principles and practices to serving as an effective project team member.
• Methods to communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate operations.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Required Skills

• Performing advanced instrumentation troubleshooting.
• Administering instrument, mechanical, electrical, and software-based functions.
• Serving as a leader in the design, development, and management of projects.
• Operating in both a team and individual contributor environment, as well as project leader.
• Interpreting, applying, and explaining applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Preparing expert functionals reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established department guidelines.
• Using tact, discretion, and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Performing effective oral presentations to large and small groups across functional peers and the department.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a lab and office setting, use standard office and lab equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a lab and office setting. Work is subject to chemicals, fumes, gases, noxious odors, and related items in a lab setting.

Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.

Benefits

When you join Pace, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.