Validation Specialist/field Service Technician

Actalent; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Woburn, MA is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, maintain, and validate analytical instruments at customer sites and remotely, with up to 75% travel. You will troubleshoot complex systems, perform IQ/OQ/PQ support, and deliver exceptional customer service while collaborating with engineering, sales, and product teams.

This permanent, onsite role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to work with cutting-edge biotechnology instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Bioengineering, Optical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience servicing scientific, analytical, medical, or laboratory instrumentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills involving technical and mechanical systems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to travel extensively as required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, calibrate, repair, and validate laboratory instrumentation at customer locations.
• Perform preventative maintenance and corrective service to ensure reliable system performance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, optical, and software-related issues and implement effective solutions.
• Support IQ/OQ/PQ activities and maintain service documentation.
• Provide technical support via phone, email, and on-site visits.
• Document service activities and maintenance records in CRM/quality systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, and product teams to feedback customer insights.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through responsive service.
• Manage travel schedules and submit service reports.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Independent work

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Bioengineering, Optical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Remote | Full-Time | Travel Required We are seeking a highly motivated Field Service Engineer to support advanced analytical instrumentation used by leading life sciences researchers. In this customer-facing role, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and validation of sophisticated laboratory instruments while delivering an exceptional customer experience. This position offers the opportunity to work with innovative technologies that support groundbreaking research in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and academic laboratories.

Position Summary

The Field Service Engineer serves as a technical expert responsible for ensuring optimal instrument performance at customer sites and remotely. Working closely with customers, sales teams, engineering, and customer success teams, you will diagnose and resolve technical issues, perform preventative maintenance, conduct system validations, and provide technical support to maximize instrument uptime and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, calibrate, repair, and validate laboratory instrumentation at customer locations.
• Perform preventative maintenance and corrective service activities to ensure reliable system performance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, optical, and software-related issues and implement effective solutions.
• Support IQ/OQ/PQ activities and maintain thorough service documentation.
• Provide technical support via phone, email, and on-site visits.
• Document service activities, customer interactions, and maintenance records in CRM and quality systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, and product teams to communicate customer feedback and support product improvements.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through professional and responsive service.
• Manage travel schedules efficiently and submit timely service and expense reports.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Bioengineering, Optical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience servicing scientific, analytical, medical, or laboratory instrumentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills involving technical and mechanical systems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Willingness to travel extensively as required.

Preferred

• Experience supporting life science or biotechnology instrumentation.
• Familiarity with instrument qualification and validation processes (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Basic laboratory skills, including pipetting and sample preparation.
• Experience working in regulated environments and documenting activities within quality systems.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel approximately 50% to 75%, including domestic and occasional international travel.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and perform detailed hands-on technical work for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in laboratory and customer-site environments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Woburn, MA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, 50% dependent coverage, 401(k) match, generous PTO, and floating holidays.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Woburn,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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