Senior Equipment Technician - Life Sciences Manufacturing

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.

Pay Range:

$22.40 - $30.80

This position is eligible to receive a target annual cash bonus based on individual and company performance, in accordance with company policy. This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Please note that we use Artificial Intelligence to assist with note-taking during interviews.  

Position Summary:

As a Senior Equipment Technician - Life Sciences Manufacturing , you will manage and perform preventative maintenance and repair malfunctioning existing/new manufacturing equipment and support the setup and maintenance of an equipment database/asset management system. You will also ensure that there are sufficient supplies of spare equipment parts/consumables to support production with minimal downtime/disruptions. You will manage and document work orders, respond to equipment requests, and complete routine inspections on equipment. To effectively meet these objectives, you will be responsible for independently managing prioritization of your work orders and calendar of routine tasks. This position will be onsite at the Toronto location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and/or perform timely diagnosis/calibration/verification/repair of production equipment (including jigs, pipettes, centrifuges, water purification systems, refrigerators, analyzers etc.) internally or with external testing laboratories or contractors

• Perform internal calibration/IQOQPQ and troubleshooting issues of in-house analyzers of moderate complexity in a timely manner

• Maintain stock of spare equipment parts and consumables

• Working knowledge of equipment in regulated environment (ISO9001 and ISO 17025) participate in internal/external audits

• Perform troubleshooting/minor repairs and/or coordinate for the repairs of malfunctioning facilities equipment including HVAC systems, air filtration units, generators, etc and determine root cause of failures and implement corrective actions

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

• Collaborate with manufacturing/process engineers to establish PM strategies and protocol and/or troubleshoot equipment problems and develop solutions and identify opportunities for equipment upgrades and improvements

• Set up and maintain equipment database and/or life science asset management system; create and maintain equipment-related key performance indicators (KPIs) metrics and track progress over time

• Provide technical support and lead the training of internal staff on new and existing equipment ensure personnel are following applicable procedure and standards

• Follow guidelines and comply with all company safety, quality, and training procedures and regulations

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience, Technical/Associate degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or Undergraduate degree with 1+ year of relevant experience

• Prior experience with biotechnology equipment is strongly preferred 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expertise in complex equipment troubleshooting, problem solving and strong mechanical aptitude

• High attention to detail

• Strong verbal and communication skills

• Ability to work effectively with computers and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other software tools

• Experience with setting up and maintaining equipment databases and life science asset management systems

• Proactive in resolving issues, self-motivated and take initiative in driving continuous improvements

• Prior experience as EH&S representative or committee a plus

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and optical systems

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing a plus

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed

• Ability to use basic hand and power tools

• Ability to work flexible/extended hours (evenings/weekends) as needed

• Work well both independently and in a team environment

• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple different demands

Why Join Bio-Techne:

• We offer competitive insurance benefits including: medical; dental; long-term disability; life and group income protection; and personal accident and travel.
• We invest in our employee’s financial futures through a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (Group RRSP) and a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) option.
• We empower our employees to develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, 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 offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or take part in any other stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@bio-techne.com for assistance.