BioMedical Equipment Technician I

Job Description

BioMedical Equipment Technician I Responsibilities & Duties Include but are not Limited to the following:

The Biomedical Equipment Technician I is responsible for maintaining and calibrating all equipment according to its schedule and ensuring that equipment remains in specification.

• Perform all equipment maintenance and calibration according to each instrument’s user manual and schedule.
• Install and perform verification/validation of new equipment
• Operate equipment as needed
• Maintain on-call status for equipment repair and electronic temperature monitoring system and report to work when notified of equipment out of service or temperature out of specification
• Maintain the equipment inventory system and interface with accounting to ensure all equipment is logged, labeled with a unique identifier and its location is established
• As needed, travel for additional training courses and maintain any required licenses
• Notify the Laboratory Manager if an instrument goes out of service and lock out/tag out the instrument
• Call manufacturer service personnel as needed and interface with service personnel while they are on site
• Capable of identifying problems and troubleshooting
• Maintain the pipet inventory in all labs.  Schedule pipet verifications with outside vendors
• Follow the laboratory’s established policies and protocols
• Participate in any required on-the-job, technical, or other training
• Document corrective and preventative actions
• Keep instruments and work areas clean and neat
• Observe all safety guidelines and report any unsafe conditions to the Laboratory Manager or QA Manager
• Participate in the Quality Assurance plan as directed by the President
• Perform other duties and functions as directed by the Laboratory Manager.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED with minimum 2–4 years of relevant maintenance, instrumentation, or technical support experience; or
• Bachelor's degree in a related scientific or technical field

Basic Minimum Work Requirements:

• Previous experience in a laboratory setting is ideal, but not required
• Must be able to multitask and keep up in a fast-paced environment.
• Must work well on your own with minimal supervision
• Attentive to detail and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Must be energetic, dependable and have good attendance
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and time management
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Additional Information

Position is full-time working  Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Hunstville, AL are encouraged to apply.

• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.