Quality Technician Equipment Technician at Randstad Life Sciences

Title: Quality Technician Equipment Technician Location: Norwood, MA - must be able to commute between Marlborough & Norwood; Pay: $30-35/hr Contract: 6+ months Job Summary Client is seeking a QC Equipment Technician with strong foundation in laboratory equipment operation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting skills. The candidate will be supporting the quality control equipment and instrumentation utilized in laboratory operations by coordinating laboratory equipment acquisition, qualification, calibration, and preventative maintenance. The QC Equipment Technician is expected to work on routine tasks and have a strong foundation in QC functions and business areas. He/She must have demonstrated solid scientific and technical breadth to support laboratory equipment life cycle management at client site. The candidate will also support deviation, investigation, change control, corrective actions, and preventive actions (CAPAs) related to QC equipment. This role is on-site first shift, Monday to Friday. The QC Equipment Associate will report to the QC Equipment Supervisor. Job Responsibilities Support team to investigate and resolve issues related to equipment failures, system deficiencies, deviations, and equipment troubleshooting. Support authoring quality systems records such as deviations, change controls, CAPAs, OOTs (Out of Tolerance) as required. Support on-site QC Equipment team activities. Ordering equipment, supplies, and maintaining inventory for equipment consumables/accessories. CTU alarm response, calibration and re-qualification coordinating and scheduling. Assist with locating and collecting assets due for service and returning to laboratory when complete. Serve as point person in QC for all equipment inquiries and relay to appropriate vendors onsite and externally. Support QC Equipment team with as-needed non-invasive repairs on UHPLC systems such as changing capillaries, flow cells, needles/seats as well as perform basic troubleshooting. Coordinate and schedule calibration/maintenance activities with Facilities, Metrology, and QC to ensure timely completion and minimize equipment down time. Review of preventative maintenance reports, calibration certifications, CMMS records, and perform system inventory audits. Support equipment lifecycle projects with guidance. Attending cross-functional meetings. Other responsibilities to support team projects and proactive initiatives Education & Qualifications Bachelor's degree (BS) in a relevant scientific discipline. Minimum of 5 years of experience with a BS degree Demonstrated aptitude and ability to learn quickly to develop a strong understanding of GxP principles.