Bio-Analytical Instrument Technician
Company: Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
Location: Denton
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Bio-Analytical Instrument Technician - Lewisville, TX - Evening,
Tuesday - SaturdayProvides 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.
- Performs high complexity preventive maintenance on various
instrumentation in the laboratory (i.e: LCMS/MS, Ion Mobility,
HPLC, and any upcoming new technology).
- Perform experiments and suitability tests to evaluate new
laboratory instruments.
- Perform troubleshooting of instrumentation including (but not
limited to) communication, software, and hardware.
- Performs 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Works overtime to ensure repair of critical instrumentation
QUALIFICATIONSRequired:
- BA/ BS degree or above (preferably in science, engineering, or
computer information) from an accredited college or
- AS/two-year cert with at least 2 years' experience servicing
general lab equipment or
- High school diploma with a minimum of ten (10) years of
laboratory experiencePreferred Work Experience:
- At least one to two (1-2) years of experience with instruments
like LCMS/MS, GCMS/MS, HPLC, Automated Liquid Handlers, etcSkills:
- 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.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.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.2024-56463
Keywords: Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, Wichita Falls , Bio-Analytical Instrument Technician, Professions , Denton, Texas
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