Lab and Equipment Technician

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Bio-techne Full time

By joining Bio-Techne, you'll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

Position Summary:


As a Lab and Equipment Technician, you will coordinate and/or perform preventative maintenance and repair malfunctioning new and existing manufacturing equipment and setup and maintain an equipment data base/asset management system.

You will also ensure that the lab has sufficient supplies to support production with mínimal disruptions. You will manage and document work orders, respond to equipment requests, and complete routine inspections on equipment. This position will be onsite at the Toronto location.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and/or perform timely calibration/verification/repair of equipment (including pipettes, centrifuges, water purification systems, refrigerators, analyzers etc) internally or with external testing laboratories or contractors as needed.
  • Perform internal calibration /IQOQPQ and troubleshoot issues of inhouse analyzers in a timely manner
  • Experience in a regulated environment with ISO9001 and ISO 17025 and be the representative for all equipment during audits
  • Install items in new office and laboratory space
  • Responsible for maintenance/repair of internal jigs and internally built equipment and tools
  • Responsible for the maintenance of calibration for reference equipment and tools.
  • Perform troubleshooting/minor repairs and/or coordinate for the repairs of malfunctioning facilities equipment including HVAC systems, air filtration units etc
  • Setup and maintain equipment database and/or life science asset management system
  • Perform routine inspection of equipment
  • Provide technical support and install and train internal staff on new and existing equipment ensure personnel are following applicable procedure and standards within the laboratory space and when handling equipment.
  • Management of chemical inventory within our production lab
  • Coordination of disposal of chemical and biohazardous waste.
  • Follow guidelines and comply with all company safety, quality, and training procedures and regulations
  • Coordinate external contractors on facility maintenance
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

  • Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent and 58 years of relevant experience
  • Or, Technical or Associate degree with up to 3 year of relevant experience
  • Prior experience with biotechnology equipment is required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of basic equipment troubleshooting and strong mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to work effectively with computers and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Experience with setting up and maintaining equipment databases and life science asset management systems
  • Prior experience as EH&S representative or committee a plus
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed
  • Ability to use basic hand and power tools
  • Ability to work extended hours (evenings/weekends) as needed
  • Ability to work outside as needed
  • Ability to travel to for training at offsite Bio-Techne locations as needed
  • Ability to effectively problem solve
  • Must work well both independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to effectively prioritize multiple different demands

Why Join Bio-Techne:

  • We offer competitive salaries along with extensive medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family starting on day one
  • We invest in our employees' financial futures through RRSP matching and an employee stock purchase plan.
  • We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more.
  • We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
  • We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

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