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Lonza

Instrumentation Specialist

Bend, OR · On-site

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the reliability and compliance of laboratory ... Lonza Pharma & Biotech has an opening for an Instrumentation Specialist at our Bend, OR site. In ...

Lonza

Instrumentation Specialist

Bend, OR · On-site

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the reliability and compliance of laboratory ... Lonza Pharma & Biotech has an opening for an Instrumentation Specialist at our Bend, OR site. In ...

Lonza

Instrumentation Specialist

Bend, OR · On-site

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the reliability and compliance of laboratory ... Lonza Pharma & Biotech has an opening for an Instrumentation Specialist at our Bend, OR site. In ...

Lonza

Instrumentation Specialist

Bend, OR · On-site

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the reliability and compliance of laboratory ... Lonza Pharma & Biotech has an opening for an Instrumentation Specialist at our Bend, OR site. In ...

Lonza

Instrumentation Specialist

Bend, OR · On-site

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the reliability and compliance of laboratory ... Lonza Pharma & Biotech has an opening for an Instrumentation Specialist at our Bend, OR site. In ...

Lonza

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the reliability and compliance of laboratory ... Lonza Pharma & Biotech has an opening for an Instrumentation Specialist at our Bend, OR site. In ...

Frontage Laboratories, Inc.

Perform routine and scheduled calibration of laboratory and manufacturing instruments in accordance with established procedures. * Develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions to improve ...

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Instrumentation Specialist

Raleigh, NC • On-site

Applied Industrial Technologies
Construction Materials Wholesalers • 5 - 10K employees
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Join the Pharmaceutical Calibrations and Instrumentation (PCI) team! We are seeking a full time Instrumentation Specialist to perform repairs and maintenance on laboratory equipment at our client's pharmaceutical facilities. Please review the job description below and apply if you would like to be considered. If you prefer working on the go instead of at a desk, have a passion for performing quality work, and have a strong laboratory instrumentation background, this position may be just for you!
The Instrumentation Specialist reports directly to the Team Lead, Team Manager or Director. These positions are non-exempt. Up to fifty percent travel may be required but is not currently anticipated.
Expectations:
The Instrumentation Specialist provides high-level instrumentation field services for clients including calibration services, maintenance services, project services, and some consulting support. The Instrumentation Specialists may also support the development of or develop/provide internal and/or external technical training. The Instrumentation Specialist is expected to provide onsite process and/or analytical services as it relates to startup projects, installations, fixed-duration, and long term contracts for existing facilities. They consistently uphold PCI Values and demonstrate Honesty, Integrity, Pride, Accountability, Teamwork, and Commitment.
This position is eligible for company vehicle, annual bonus and sign on bonus.
Responsibilities/Assignments:
  • Conducts high level and technically complex repairs, calibrations, qualifications, and PM's with accurate and timely GxP documentation, following PCI or client specific policies and procedures, and in a safe manner.
  • Provides guidance, direction and effective solutions to clients and PCI technical resources.
  • Proactively takes steps to ensure PCI and client owned equipment is handled and maintained properly, as well as trains other associates on proper use and handling.
  • Development of client quotes and proposals.
  • Identifies and initiates scope changes and communicates to client, as well as, processes the scope change request and uses proper documentation ensuring that time coding and billing are accurate with regard to the scope change.
  • Proactively assesses project safety concerns and ensures PCI team members are in compliance with any and all client and/or PCI site safety requirements.
  • Strategically assesses client environments, needs, and requirements to develop and initiate effective solutions and through established solid relationships with clients, delivers successful execution.
  • May lead projects and serve as "Account Manager" for select clients based on strong client ties and business needs.
  • Understands and executes GMP and compliance practices as it relates to PCI clients and their instrumentation needs.
  • Resource scheduling, account management and maintaining PCI client/project files in accordance with company procedures.
  • Develops functional instrument requirements and procures instruments for clients.
  • Performs and oversees equipment services and instrument procurement, partnering with and assisting third party technical services.

Skills Required:
  • Expert in-depth knowledge and application of a wide variety and type of instrumentation, equipment, and loop calibrations of various parameters in manufacturing, utilities, and laboratory environments.
  • Exceptional Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) skills.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Strong written skills, with the ability to develop and create quotes or proposals.
  • Thorough electrical panel knowledge and safety practices.
  • Excellent negotiation skills with direct identification, development, and implementation of negotiation policies and processes in accordance with PCI objectives. Develops negotiation strategy on complex issues. Significant ability to effectively influence and guide others.
  • Understands the business case and has an appreciation of financial issues and profit and loss implications. Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail while keeping strategic company goals in focus.
  • Sought after by technical industry for advice on technical issues. Provides both on the job and specialized technical training. Strong applied and working knowledge of FDA, GMP, GLP compliance and NIST traceability. Expert knowledge of test equipment and capabilities such as tolerance requirements and 4:1 TAR.
  • Involved with an external professional organization (ISPE, ASQ, PDA, etc.).
  • Ability to interpret proposals and coordinate activities to accomplish the approved scope.
  • Extensive instrumentation and controls troubleshooting skills.
  • Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Understanding of Validation principles and how it relates to calibrations.
  • Thorough understanding and troubleshooting capability with incubators, centrifuges, balances, refrigerators and freezers, stability chambers, chromatography (HPLC or GC), spectrophotometers, other general laboratory equipment as needed per clients.
  • Dependent upon client needs, may require thorough understanding and working capability with RT-PCR, bio analyzers, gel imagers, scintillation counters, and cytometers; Histology Equipment, such as microtomes, slide strainers, tissue processors, harvesters, homogenizers, and microscopes; and/or Liquid Automation / Robotics / HTS, such as liquid handlers, plate stackers, plate readers, and plate washers.

Experience & Education Required for Instrumentation Specialist:
A two-year or four-year degree in Engineering, Management, Life Sciences, or other related technical field (or equivalent military training) and four or more years of intense instrumentation experience in the Pharmaceutical/Quality industry or the equivalent combination of applicable education and experience.
PCI is proud to serve pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and clinical research industries nationwide by providing calibration, commissioning and consulting solutions. At PCI, calibrations are performed by highly technical, cGMP/GLP-trained personnel who are knowledgeable in quality guidelines enforced by the FDA, EPA and ISO/IEC 17025:2017. PCI is an FCX Performance Company and a Subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT); a leading industrial distributor that offers more than 6.5 million parts to serve the needs of MRO and OEM customers in virtually every industry.
Founded in 1923, Applied® provides engineering, design and systems integration for industrial and fluid power applications, as well as customized mechanical, fabricated rubber and fluid power shop services. Applied also offers storeroom services and inventory management solutions that provide added value to our customers.
Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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