Scientific Equipment Coordinator

CBRE; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Full Spectrum Lab Services provides end to end scientific support across life sciences, manufacturing, and other industries. As a CBRE LIS Coordinator, you will support repair, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory instrumentation in critical client environments.

You will work with staff to schedule services, verify GxP certificate records, prepare equipment, and ensure instruments are ready for staff scientists.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational skills and an inquisitive mindset.
• Basic math skills for percentages, discounts, and markups.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate installation, maintenance, moves, and relocations with staff.
• Review GxP pipette certificates/tests records from third-party providers.
• Perform daily equipment preparation and setup.
• Ensure equipment is available for staff scientists.
• Replenish solvents used with laboratory equipment.
• Gather documentation for inspections and audits.
• Provide training support and backup for certificate reviews.
• Follow standardized procedures with moderate supervision.
• Deliver outputs by following defined processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong organizational skills

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

CBRE Full Spectrum Lab Services provides end to end scientific support for clients across life sciences, manufacturing, and other industries. We partner with pharmaceutical 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 operations running at peak performance.

About The Role

As a CBRE LIS Coordinator, you will provide support services to facilitate the repair, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory instrumentation.

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

What You’ll Do

• Work with staff about services required for installation, maintenance, moves, and relocations.
• Ensure customer requirements are met based on review of GxP pipette or similar instrument certificates/tests records provided by third-party service provider(s).
• Perform daily equipment preparation and setup.
• Make sure sure that equipment is available for staff scientist.
• Replenish solvents used with laboratory equipment, as needed.
• Gather documentation for inspection and audit purposes.
• Provide training support and backup to department personnel for the review of GxP pipette or similar certificates and test reports.
• Follow standardized procedures and practices and receive regular but moderate supervision and guidance.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion.
• Impact through clearly defined duties, methods, and tasks are described in detail.
• Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma or GED with up to 2 years of job-related experience.
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Basic math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.

Why CBRE?

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

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.

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

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Sr. Laboratory Coordinator is $65,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Sr. Laboratory Coordinator position is $81,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

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).