Senior Bio-Analytical Instrument Technician

Senior Bio-Analytical Instrument Technician - San Juan Capistrano, CA - Sunday - Thursday | 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM 

Provides assistance to internal clients and is accountable for working independently with minimal supervision.  The position requires strong communication skills both verbal and written plus technical skills to accomplish job responsibilities.  This is considered a senior level position and is second in a two level job family. 

Pay Range: $34.45 - $51.68 / hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours 
• 15 PTO days first year
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Opportunity  
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Blueprint for Wellness
• Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours 
• Opportunities for career advancement  
• Training provided! 

• Performs high complexity preventive maintenance on various instrumentation in the laboratory (i.e: LCMS/MS, Ion Mobility, HPLC, and any upcoming new technology). 
• Performs experiments and suitability tests to evaluate new laboratory instruments.  
• Performs troubleshooting of instrumentation including (but not limited to) communication, software, and hardware. 
• Perform troubleshooting of assay related issues in relation to instrument issues (i.e. low counts, irregular pressure traces, retention times, reagents, etc.) 
• Assist in installation of new instruments as needed. 
• Ensure appropriate documentation is in place and maintain documentation to comply with guidelines of inspection agencies, manufacturers and department recommendations. 
• Maintain a high level of competency and expertise in the area of instrumentation (i.e. reading related articles, attending workshops, in-house lectures, off-site trainings and seminars). 
• Maintain inventory of critical parts for instrumentation. 
• Assist in special projects from the supervisor or other department managers and/or directors as needed. 
• Travel to other business units as needed to assist in issues regarding troubleshooting, training, etc. 
• Demonstrate initiative in making suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity and provides consistent feedback. 
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory agency requirements through documentation, audits, and corrective action. 
•  Assigned to manage and/ or complete assignments outside of regular work to aid in assay or department improvements (i.e. workflow study, green belt projects, testing new instrumentations). 
• Work overtime to ensure repair of critical instrumentation. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience:  

• Requires at least three to five (3-5) years of Bio-Analytical Instrumentation Technician or related experience. 

Preferred Work Experience:

• Experience with LCMS 

Skills:  

• Strong computer skills (i.e. word processing skills using Windows based software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 
• Able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards determined by the department. 

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Physical and Mental Requirements:  

• Lifts light to moderately heavy objects. The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Objects in the weight range of 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range of 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally and objects in the weight range of 26 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted and carried.  Objects exceeding 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance 
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time, and requires long hours of eye and hand coordination. 

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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