Service Engineer, Analytical Instrumentation

Real Staffing; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Real Staffing Group is seeking a Service Engineer for Analytical Instrumentation in Lake County, IL. This on-site, 6-month contract on 1st shift focuses on installation, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of analytical laboratory instrumentation.

The role requires hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, Mass Spectrometry, and Empower software, along with strong documentation and communication skills to support a regulated laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years hands-on analytical instrumentation experience.
• Experience with HPLC, GC and Mass Spectrometry.
• Calibration using NIST-traceable standards.
• Instrument maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of analytical instruments.
• Troubleshoot instrument performance issues and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and support system qualification activities.
• Document work in a CMMS system and review service reports.

Skills

HPLC

GC

Mass Spec

NIST standards

Empower

Calibration

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Empower chromatography software

Job description

Service Engineer, Analytical Instrumentation (Lake County, IL | 6-Month Contract | 1st Shift)

This onsite Service Engineer role is responsible for the installation, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of analytical laboratory instrumentation to ensure reliable lab operations and minimize downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, calibration, qualification, and repair of analytical instruments, including:
  • HPLC
  • GC
  • Mass Spectrometry systems
• Troubleshoot instrument performance issues and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and support system qualification activities.
• Review service reports and technical documentation.
• Document work in a CMMS system.
• Coordinate repairs with internal teams and external vendors.
• Train peers and advise laboratory users on instrument maintenance and configuration.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and departmental procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on analytical instrumentation experience
• Strong experience with:
  • HPLC
  • GC
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Calibration using NIST-traceable standards
  • Instrument maintenance and repair
  • Empower chromatography software
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with:
  • UPLC
  • SFC
  • Spectrophotometers
  • Preventive maintenance programs
  • CMMS systems
  • Additional chromatography software platforms

Ideal Candidate Profile

A laboratory instrumentation professional with strong experience servicing chromatography and mass spectrometry systems, capable of independently troubleshooting complex instrument issues, performing calibrations and preventive maintenance, and supporting regulated laboratory environments while maintaining detailed documentation and quality compliance.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.