Senior Lab Equipment Engineer - QA & Maintenance

Caris Life Sciences; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineering Technician in Phoenix to install, maintain, and repair critical laboratory equipment. You will support the Equipment Engineering Supervisor with project management, maintenance strategies, and training for technicians, while helping ensure regulatory compliance across the lab equipment program.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, data analysis, and participation in internal/external audits, with opportunities to improve equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological science, engineering, or similar field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an FDA-regulated laboratory, medical device, or pharma environment.
• Familiar with ISO13485, ISO9001, CAP/CLIA, and FDA regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general internet for business use.
• Conditions of Employment include background check, drug screening, and reference verification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Manage company records in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Author, review, revise, and implement SOPs for the QMS.
• Analyze and implement improvements in equipment management processes to increase scalability and consistency of performance.
• Capture, trend, analyze quality data, and identify areas for improvement.
• Be involved in the resolution of Nonconformances (NONC) and CAPA events.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to achieve defined business objectives.
• Use creative problem‑solving skills to identify, solve, or improve processes.
• Review records for accuracy.
• Utilize the Master Site Validation Plan to minimize logistical challenges in completing equipment tasks.
• Coordinate with approved vendors to perform equipment calibrations, preventative maintenance, and repairs.
• Perform equipment repairs, calibrations, and/or maintenance as required.
• Prepare, coordinate, and lead training of Equipment Engineering Technicians and/or members of other departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Regulatory compliance awareness

Auditing support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological science or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Caris Life Sciences is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineering Technician in Phoenix to install, maintain, and repair critical laboratory equipment. You will support the Equipment Engineering Supervisor with project management, maintenance strategies, and training for technicians, while helping ensure regulatory compliance across the lab equipment program.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, data analysis, and participation in internal/external audits, with opportunities to improve equipment