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Instrument Service Engineer
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Astrix Technology
Rensselaer, NY (In Person)
$114,400 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
- Instrument Service Engineer
- Laboratory Rensselaer, New York, US + Added - 21/05/2026
- Instrumentation Service Engineer
- _$44-66/hour_
- _Contract to Hire_
- Position Summary
- The Instrumentation Service Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, calibration, qualification, and safekeeping of laboratory equipment and analytical instruments used within the Quality Control (QC) laboratories.
- Qualifications
- Education & Experience
- + Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field + 3-5 years of instrument lifecycle maintenance + Strong understanding of cGMP, GLP, and familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11 requirements + Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines consistently + Continuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities + Experience with the following systems is a plus: + PerkinElmer HPLC / TotalChrom + Waters
HPLC / UPLC
/ Empower- Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Instrumentation & Equipment Management
- + Maintain and oversee analytical instruments and laboratory equipment + Troubleshoot, repair, and coordinate servicing of analytical instruments + Maintain work orders for instrument repairs and service activities + Manage instrument asset lifecycle and equipment records + Notify QC management of instrument downtime or critical issues
- Calibration, Qualification & Validation
- + Prepare and maintain: + Calibration SOPs + Preventive Maintenance SOPs + Operational SOPs + Develop and execute: + IQ (Installation Qualification) + OQ (Operational Qualification) + PQ (Performance Qualification) protocols + Maintain the instrument quality program, including: + Calibration + Preventive maintenance + IQ/OQ/PQ activities
- Compliance & Documentation
- + Ensure all documentation, logs, protocols, and records comply with FDA GMP requirements + Coordinate with QA on change controls (CRs), deviations, investigations, and CAPAs related to analytical instruments + Draft, review, and approve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) + Review instrument and equipment logbooks for accuracy and compliance + Ensure laboratory activities and generated data comply with cGMP standards •Vendor & Project Coordination•+ Manage scheduling for instrument calibration and preventive maintenance activities + Serve as the primary contact for external vendors and service providers + Coordinate repairs, qualifications, and maintenance with manufacturers and third-party vendors + Obtain quotes for repairs, qualifications, calibrations, preventive maintenance, parts, and labor + Support and manage capital projects related to laboratory instrumentation •Continuous Improvement & Safety•+ Recommend and implement methods to improve product quality and operational efficiency + Participate in training and professional development activities + Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and compliant laboratory environment + Perform additional duties as assigned INDBH \#LI-AR1We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.