Laboratory Operations Technician/ Tool Management/ PR: $25/hr on W2

Lancesoft INC

Acton, MA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Healthcare

Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Laboratory Operations Technician

Location: 100 Nagog Park, Acton Massachusetts 01720

Position Overview

Reporting to the Laboratory Operations Manager, the Laboratory Operations Technician II, Tool Management, will primarily support tool onboarding and management processes across multiple engineering laboratories at Insulet and prepare mission critical equipment. This person is responsible for supporting the engineering teams in creating comprehensive documentation for lab equipment. Key responsibilities include organizing and maintaining equipment within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, ensuring accuracy and completeness of Tool Change Orders (TCO) and maintenance records. The specialist collaborates with QA and Design Control teams to ensure equipment compliance with regulatory and quality standards, assisting with equipment requirements and validation assessments.

Responsibilities

Create comprehensive documentation for equipment used by R&D teams, including user manuals, technical specifications, and safety guidelines
Supports equipment management, monthly calibration and preventative maintenance to ensure equipment availability
Serve as the go-to resource for engineering staff, providing guidance on tool management processes, documentation, and equipment maintenance
Organize and maintain equipment files within the PLM system for existing equipment. Ensure accuracy and completeness by revising existing equipment files, including TCO and maintenance records.
Collaborate with QA and Design Control to ensure equipment compliance with regulatory and quality standards assisting with equipment requirements and validation assessments
Maintain an accurate inventory of tools and equipment, tracking their availability, location, and condition
Oversee the equipment tracking system, ensuring timely updates and data integrity
Monitor equipment utilization and identify opportunities for optimization or replacement
Coordinate equipment training sessions for users, ensuring proper usage and safety protocols
Performs or supports execution of small repairs as directed
Performs other duties as necessary

Required Skills and Competencies

Self-starter, detail-oriented, and effective verbal/written communicator
Ethical, responsible, and data-driven decision-making methodology
Uses standard operating procedures to guide own work and solve routine problems
Demonstrates growing independence in executing routine lab tasks
Experience creating technical documentation for complex equipment
Familiarity with PLM systems (ex. Arena) and document management
Knowledge of validation processes and regulatory requirements
Experienced with building relationships with engineering staff and vendors
Working knowledge of Enterprise Asset Management software (ex. SAP)
Experienced with GDP (accurate recordkeeping)
Understanding of procurement and inventory control
Office software proficiency (Word, Excel) and technical writing capabilities
Experience in a medical device regulated environment
Able to lift 20 lbs

Education and Experience

High School Diploma and 2+ years experience working in a laboratory environment; or
GED and 6+ years experience working in a laboratory environment; or
Associates degree and 0-2 years experience working in a laboratory environment

Additional Information

The position is in-person at our Acton, MA headquarters.
Occasional travel required (<5 %)

\nCompany Description

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.