Scientific Equipment Technician

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job Title

Scientific Equipment Technician

Location(s)

AZ DISC Cambridge (UK) – Customer Site

Job Description

We are looking for a Scientific Equipment Technician to join the team located at one of our client sites in Cambridge. The role assists in the provision of a high-quality engineering service to a range of Scientific Equipment within the R&D community. Through prompt fault finding and efficient maintenance planning to ensure maximum uptime of scientific equipment supporting increased time for science for our customers. Work closely with all members of the Technical Lab Services Team and provide a proactive and focused approach, optimising service delivery and equipment up-time. The role provides cross-platform engineering support on both Automation and Analytical systems. This includes but is not limited to Automation systems (ie Cell analytical equipment, Liquid Handling devices, Target equipment base, Thermo, Hamilton, Molecular Devices, Matrix, Tecan, Beckman, Compound Management Storage, Microplate Imaging…) and analytical lab equipment & peripherals (ie Mass Spec, uPLC, HPLC, NMR, flow cytometry, helium recovery systems…).

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as 'first-responder' for critical equipment breakdowns, ensuring minimal impact on scientific activity.
• Ensure prompt, flexible, customer-focused support whilst maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support engineers in diagnosing and resolving faults with complex equipment and systems using both internal and external support.
• Carry out engineering maintenance, calibrations and commissioning work associated with scientific systems, in a safe, cost-effective manner to ensure minimum business disruption.
• Use technical knowledge to identify and source components and services.
• Assist co-ordination of repair and maintenance activities for external vendor visits.
• Establish & maintain strong relationships with the Vendors/Service Organizations and science groups.
• Assist in creating, managing and reviewing supporting documentation ie service reports, SOP’s, Maintenance schedules and work instructions and relevant safety documentation.
• Support users in the preparation/design of SOPs, Change Control and the deviation, manuals and drawings.
• Support Management Teams to ensure all support activities are completed in a satisfactory manner.
• Adhere to risk assessments and methods in line with engineering standards and health & safety requirements.
• Ensure a detailed task specific Risk Assessment and Method Statement is completed prior to any work commencing.
• Report any accidents or near misses experienced, or witnessed, to Line Management in timely manner.
• Co-operate and assist in all aspects of health & safety procedures introduced by management for their well-being.
• Wear PPE when conditions are required by relevant risk assessment, method statement or mandatory signage.
• Act as ambassador to OneSource PerkinElmer, ensuring delivery of first-class service at all times.
• Participate in training activities to gain better understanding of scientific equipment, via Vendor or in-house.
• Develop knowledge of equipment assets and science, to enable understanding of current and new technologies utilized by AZ.