Scientific Equipment Tech & Inventory Specialist

Sentinel Group; Addison, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentinel Group in Addison, TX is seeking a full-time Scientific Equipment Technician / Warehouse & Inventory Specialist. The role combines hands-on inspection, calibration, and handling of scientific equipment with day-to-day warehouse duties to ensure asset accountability and compliant property tracking.

You will perform preventive maintenance, calibrations, and equipment preparation for operation, storage, or transport, while maintaining service records and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical background preferred.
• Experience with scientific, environmental, or radiological monitoring equipment.
• Experience with air, water, or radiation monitoring systems in field settings.
• Experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, and asset accountability.
• Familiarity with calibration and preventive maintenance practices.
• Basic computer skills and experience with inventory or property management systems.
• Ability to lift and move equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment, including air, water, and radiation monitoring systems.
• Calibrate instruments in accordance with manufacturer specifications and applicable standards.
• Operate and support environmental monitoring equipment used for air quality, water sampling, and radiological detection in field environments.
• Identify equipment issues and perform basic repairs or coordinate repair actions as directed.
• Maintain service records, calibration logs, and equipment documentation.
• Prepare, configure, and stage equipment for operational use, storage, or transport.
• Receive, inspect, store, issue, and track equipment, parts, and materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory and property records in designated systems.
• Ensure asset accountability of all assigned equipment, including serialized and sensitive items.
• Assist with and support inventory audits, inspections, and property accountability reviews.
• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventories; identify, document, and report discrepancies.
• Package and prepare equipment for shipment in accordance with handling, labeling, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and secure warehouse environment.
• Follow established procedures, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate records, documentation, and traceability of assets.
• Coordinate with team members to support equipment movement and operational requirements.
• Identify issues or inefficiencies and report through appropriate channels.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organization

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or technical background preferred

Job description

Sentinel Group in Addison, TX is seeking a full-time Scientific Equipment Technician / Warehouse & Inventory Specialist. The role combines hands-on inspection, calibration, and handling of scientific equipment with day-to-day warehouse duties to ensure asset accountability and compliant property tracking.

You will perform preventive maintenance, calibrations, and equipment preparation for operation, storage, or transport, while maintaining service records and supporting audits.