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Instrumentation Specialist

Bend, OR · On-site

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the reliability and compliance of laboratory instrumentation that supports critical quality control processes. This is an exciting opportunity to ...

Lonza

Instrumentation Specialist

Bend, OR · On-site

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the reliability and compliance of laboratory instrumentation that supports critical quality control processes. This is an exciting opportunity to ...

Lonza

Instrumentation Specialist

Bend, OR · On-site

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the reliability and compliance of laboratory instrumentation that supports critical quality control processes. This is an exciting opportunity to ...

Lonza

Instrumentation Specialist

Bend, OR

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the reliability and compliance of laboratory instrumentation that supports critical quality control processes. This is an exciting opportunity to ...

Lonza

Instrumentation Specialist

Bend, OR · On-site

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the reliability and compliance of laboratory instrumentation that supports critical quality control processes. This is an exciting opportunity to ...

Lonza

Instrumentation Specialist

Bend, OR · On-site

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the reliability and compliance of laboratory instrumentation that supports critical quality control processes. This is an exciting opportunity to ...

Bryn Mawr College

Laboratory Instrumentation Technician (Equipment Repair and Maintenance) Bryn Mawr College: Science Support Services Location: Bryn Mawr College Campus Bryn Mawr College invites applicants for a full ...

Three Point Solutions

Laboratory Technician

Mount Joy, PA · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Monitor laboratory instrumentation and perform calibration checks. * Complete preventive maintenance and basic repairs on laboratory equipment. * Record and interpret test results in laboratory ...

Biogen

NC · On-site

$93K - $121K/yr

Provide engineering and validation support and troubleshooting for Manufacturing Process and Laboratory Analytical Instrumentation including the following systems: * Cytiva Filter Integrity Testers ...

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Quality Laboratory Instrumentation and Methods Lead - Global

Ogden, UT • On-site

Balchem
Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees

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Balchem Corporation, and its subsidiaries, offers a competitive salary and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Quality Laboratory Instrumentation and Methods Lead – Global POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quality Laboratory Instrumentation & Methods Lead with a background in analytical chemistry and microbiology to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s or master's degree in a related field, substantial experience in a wide variety of laboratory instrumentation, and a deep understanding of method development and validation processes.

As a Quality Laboratory Instrumentation & Methods Lead for the Central Lab (Balchem Corp.), you will be responsible for overseeing the expansion of expertise and methodologies used for QC testing at various Balchem sites. The successful candidate will support global quality initiatives, including standardizing methodologies across sites, assisting in procurement and validation of new equipment, and developing robust instrumentation systems to drive high-quality, efficient laboratory operations throughout the company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Lead and support instrument qualification, validation, and revalidation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) across global QC laboratories.
  • Provide onsite technical training to laboratory staff on instrument operation, troubleshooting, and analytical techniques as needed.
  • Serve as a technical lead for method development, optimization, and transfer between sites to ensure alignment and reproducibility.
  • Drive standardization of analytical methodologies and instrumentation platforms across global labs.
  • Support procurement, specification, and commissioning of laboratory equipment, including development of long-term capital expenditure (CapEx) plans.
  • Establish and maintain global best practices for instrument lifecycle management, calibration, and maintenance strategies.
  • Collaborate with site Quality leaders to support regulatory compliance, particularly as it relates to instrumentation and method performance.
  • Partner with Quality Systems and IT teams to ensure proper integration of instrumentation with laboratory data systems.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Quality Systems, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience with analytical instrumentation (e.g., ICP, HPLC/UPLC, FTIR, titration systems, particle size, etc.)
  • Strong working knowledge of instrument validation and method development in regulated laboratory environments.
  • Excellent communication and project management abilities
  • Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements related to instrumentation, validation, and technical competence
  • Excellent communication, training, and project management skills
  • Ability and willingness to travel as needed (25-50%)
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