Senior Technician Specialist Instrumentation

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At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them.  No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you’re a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it’s time to discover your future at Altasciences.

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About The Role

The Senior Technical Specialist, Instrumentation is responsible for overseeing and performing maintenance and qualifications of laboratory equipment.

 The position is responsible for the inventory and maintenance scheduling.

Senior Technical Specialist, Instrumentation also provides coaching, training, support and mentorship for laboratory employees for the different laboratory technologies.

What You’ll Do Here

• To perform preventative maintenance procedures of laboratory equipment.

• To troubleshoot and repair laboratory equipment.
• Person in charge of the inventory of consumables and parts of the laboratory equipment.
• Person responsible for scheduling laboratory equipment maintenance, tuning, calibration and repair.

• To perform daily setup of laboratory equipment.
• Coaching, training, and mentorship for laboratory employees.

• Provide technical expertise as part of event resolution.
• To conduct all work in compliance with SOPs, GXPs, and observe all company guidelines and policies.
• Respecting Environmental, Health and Safety standards in terms of personal protection, laboratory maintenance, and work procedures.
• To participate in the evaluation and implementation of new technologies.
• To participate and perform duties such as writing SOP and reviewing IQ/OQ protocols.

• To review and approve paperwork if needed;

What You’ll Need to Succeed

•    University Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or Analytical Chemistry or equivalent based on experience. 
•    At least 5 years of relevant experience. Must possess extensive hands-on experience with laboratory equipment and techniques such as: 
•    Flow Cytometry; 
•    Mass Spectrometry;
•    Elisa; and/or
•    Cell Culture
•    Must have understanding of the general SOPs applicable to instrumentation and in depth knowledge of FDA-GLP. 
•    Extensive experience on calibration, maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment, and/or instrumentation troubleshooting, in the medical and/or pharmaceutical fields is mandatory.
•    Must demonstrate exceptional integrity, communication and interpersonal skills
•    Organization
•    Leadership
•    Advanced GLP/regulatory knowledge
•    Problem-solving skills
•    MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), 
•    Watson LIMS a plus

What We Offer

The hourly range estimated for this position is $25.00 - $35.00. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data. 
Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

• Free lunch

• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

• Telework when applicable

Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include

• Training & Development Programs

• Employee Referral Bonus

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Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, col