Senior Technical Specialist, Instrumentation

Altasciences; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Telehealth

Telework when applicable

Training & Development

Employee Referral Program

Annual Performance Review

Job summary

Altasciences is seeking a Senior Technical Specialist, Instrumentation in the United States. You will perform tuning of mass spectrometric detectors, preventive maintenance of HPLC systems, and calibrations, while supervising and mentoring Instrument Service Technicians.

You will ensure compliance with SOPs, GLPs, ISO guidelines, and health and safety standards, and contribute to evaluating new technologies and improving laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• Requires college/university degree in Chemistry or related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in instrumentation.
• Extensive hands-on experience with chromatographic equipment.
• Understanding of FDA-GLP SOPs and instrumentation guidelines.
• Experience calibrating, maintaining, and repairing lab equipment in pharma/medical fields.

Responsibilities

• Perform tuning of mass spectrometric detectors.
• Conduct preventative maintenance of HPLC systems and detectors.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex HPLC/MS malfunctions.
• Manage inventory of chromatographic consumables and parts.
• Coach and mentor Instrument Service Technicians and report on events.

Skills

Chromatography

Mass spectrometry

HPLC

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Training

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

Your New Company! At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future at Altasciences. We are better together and together We Are Altasciences.

About The Role

The Senior Technical Specialist, Instrumentation is responsible for performing maintenance and preventative maintenance of HPLC systems and mass spectrometric detectors. He is also responsible for the inventory, maintenance scheduling, tuning and calibration of chromatographic equipment. Senior Technical Specialist, Instrumentation also provides coaching, training, and mentorship for Technical Specialist, Instrumentation and laboratory employees.

What You’ll Do Here

• Perform tuning of the mass spectrometric detectors.
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures of HPLC systems and mass spectrometric detectors.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex HPLC and mass spectrometric (MS) malfunctions.
• Person in charge of the inventory of consumables and parts of the chromatographic systems.
• Person responsible for scheduling chromatographic equipment maintenance, tuning, calibration, calibration and repair.
• Coaching, training, and mentorship for Instrument Service Technicians.
• Provide his technical expertise as part of the event resolution.
• Conduct all work in compliance with SOPs, GLPs, and observe all company guidelines and policies.
• Respecting Health and Safety standards in terms of personal protection, laboratory maintenance, and work procedures.
• Train laboratory employees on HPLC and MS equipment.
• Participate in the evaluation and implementation of new technologies.
• Participate and perform duties such as writing SOR and reviewing IQ/OQ protocols.
• Review and approve paperwork if needed

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Ideally a College Degree or University Degree in Chemistry.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Must possess extensive hands-on experience with chromatographic equipment.
• Must have understanding of the general SOPs applicable to instrumentation and in depth knowledge of FDA-GLP.
• Extensive experience on calibration, maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment, and/or instrumentation troubleshooting, in the medical and/or pharmaceutical fields is mandatory.
• Attentive to details.
• Manual dexterity.
• Capable of handling heavy equipment.
• Must possess strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Good organizational and communication skills (especially written).
• Able to function with minimal supervision.
• Fluent in English.
• Knowledgeable of ISO guidelines.
• GLP minded.
• Customer service oriented.
• Software: MS-Office, Analyst, Outlook.

What We Offer

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
• Telework when applicable
• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Performance Review

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Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request.

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