Senior Laboratory Instrument Technician

CBRE, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Laboratory Instrument Services is hiring a Senior Technician to calibrate, maintain, and repair critical scientific instrumentation in client environments. You will operate test equipment, document maintenance activities, and coordinate with contractors during repairs.

The role requires 2–3 years of related experience, physical stamina to lift heavy loads, and strong Microsoft Office skills. You will follow standardized procedures and support calibration program development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or trade school with 2–3 years related experience; combination considered.
• Must meet physical requirements (stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, lifting 50+ lbs).
• Ability to apply existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Experience analyzing information and making judgments based on standard practices.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Intermediate math skills including percentages and fractions.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, maintain, and repair scientific instrumentation.
• Operate test equipment such as multimeters, frequency generators, counters, oscilloscopes.
• Coordinate removal of equipment for extensive repairs during maintenance windows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems during unscheduled work.
• Record and report abnormal functions and take corrective action as needed.
• Document daily inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Coordinate with external contractors and communicate with customer staff about calibration and operation of equipment.
• Locate part sources, estimate costs, and prepare requisitions.
• Track reliability of instruments and suggest alternate suppliers/parts.
• Develop equipment maintenance and calibration procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Frequency generators

Job description

CBRE Laboratory Instrument Services is hiring a Senior Technician to calibrate, maintain, and repair critical scientific instrumentation in client environments. You will operate test equipment, document maintenance activities, and coordinate with contractors during repairs.

The role requires 2–3 years of related experience, physical stamina to lift heavy loads, and strong Microsoft Office skills. You will follow standardized procedures and support calibration program development.