Tech Associate IV

Tri-Valley Career Center; Hercules (CA); On-site; USD 67,800 - 93,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA funds

Fertility stipend

401(k) + profit sharing

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Bio–Rad in Hercules, CA seeks an experienced instrument specialist to keep critical R&D instrumentation running reliably, supporting daily assays on HPLC and BioPlex systems. You will calibrate, maintain, and document activity to ensure data integrity and readiness for internal customers and timelines.

In this role you will troubleshoot complex issues, perform repairs, and coordinate service while tracking status and maintenance history.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering or related science.
• 5+ years service/support experience in relevant industry.
• Hands-on experience with complex laboratory instrumentation (HPLC, BioPlex) including calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for method, hardware, and software issues.

Responsibilities

• Set up, run, and monitor daily assays on HPLC and BioPlex systems to support product testing and development.
• Perform calibration and preventive maintenance with documentation to ensure data integrity.
• Troubleshoot method, hardware, and software issues and coordinate service when needed.
• Coordinate repairs and parts logistics while maintaining maintenance history.

Skills

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Cross-functional communication

Documentation and compliance

Project support

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in engineering or related science

Tools

HPLC

BioPlex

Job description

A typical day in this role focuses on keeping critical R&D instrumentation running reliably to support product support testing, sustaining work, and new product development. The day often begins with setting up, running, and monitoring daily assays on HPLC and BioPlex systems, verifying performance and documenting results. Throughout the day, the individual performs required calibrations and preventive maintenance, tracks instrument status, and ensures equipment is ready for internal customers and project timelines. When issues arise, they troubleshoot method, hardware, and software problems, perform repairs as needed, and coordinate service or parts to minimize downtime while maintaining accurate records of maintenance and corrective actions.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Ensure reliable daily operation of critical R&D instrumentation by setting up, running, and monitoring assays on HPLC and BioPlex systems, directly supporting product support testing, sustaining activities, and new product development timelines.
• Maintain instrument performance and compliance through routine calibrations, preventive maintenance, performance verification, and accurate documentation, ensuring data integrity and readiness for internal customers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues involving methods, hardware, and software, minimizing downtime and restoring instrument functionality to keep projects on track.
• Coordinate repairs, service, and parts logistics while tracking instrument status and maintenance history, balancing rapid problem resolution with thorough recordkeeping and quality expectations.
• Serve as a technical enabler for R&D teams, proactively identifying risks, improving equipment reliability, and helping teams meet aggressive development and sustaining goals through dependable instrumentation support.

What You Bring

• Education: A bachelor's degree or an associate degree, supplemented by equivalent experience in engineering, technical sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Work Experience: 5+ years service/support experience in relevant industry.
• Hands‑on experience with complex laboratory instrumentation, such as HPLC, BioPlex, or similar analytical systems, including assay execution, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting in an R&D, QC, or product support environment.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to diagnose method, hardware, and software issues independently, perform repairs, and determine when to elevate to service or engineering teams.
• Working knowledge of regulated or quality‑driven environments, including accurate documentation, maintenance records, deviation tracking, and adherence to SOPs, data integrity expectations, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills, enabling effective prioritization of instrument support, preventive maintenance, and urgent issues while supporting multiple projects and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset and communication skills, with experience supporting cross‑functional teams (R&D, product support, sustaining, or manufacturing) and clearly communicating instrument status, risks, and timelines.

Location

This position must be based in Hercules, CA and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Total Rewards Package

At Bio–Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio–Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

Benefits

We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401(k) plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more!

Compensation

The estimated base salary range for this position is $67,800 to $93,300 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job‑permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are

For 70 years, Bio–Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high‑quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio–Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement

Bio–Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

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Legal Entity

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