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Position Summary:
This position is responsible for assisting the Manager of Science and Calibration and Laboratory Managers in equipment maintenance. This includes knowledge of specific laboratory equipment and repair of aging scientific equipment. Responsibilities also include supervision of maintenance technicians, ordering of equipment supplies, and parts inventory control.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Weight of associated position responsibility, duty or task to successful performance:25%Complete rebuild/repair of instruments from spare parts to ISO 17025 standard compliance requirements
- Develop standard procedures for rebuilding older scientific instruments
- Repair of constituent parts of equipment, including electronics boards, sourcing sub-parts from other vendors, and replacement components to replace end-of-life parts.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 17025 requirements for maintenance and calibration of repaired equipment
- Compliance of all work and maintenance records for work in a selected CMMS software
- Assist and develop remote Laboratory Managers to provide training to all laboratory personnel on proper maintenance and care of all laboratory instrumentation
- Help facilitate improvement of equipment care and maintenance (including but not limited to calibrations and preventative maintenance procedures)
25%40%10%Supervision of Maintenance Team
- Work with Manager of Science and Calibration to ensure the Maintenance Team performs Preventative Maintenance, Calibrations and repair of production instrument failures. Help with this when necessary
- Help manage and monitor KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) for tracking repair costs, downtime costs, instrument uptime percent or equipment availability, instrument capacity, cost savings from maintenance efforts
Reactionary Maintenance and Equipment troubleshooting assistance
- Work with Laboratory Managers to reliably diagnose instrument problems, including hardware and software issues, and be able to determine if repairs can be done internally or if vendor repairs are required
- Ensure documentation is recorded in CMMS software to ensure ability to more easily diagnose equipment issues in the future
- Improve equipment uptime and reliability
Purchasing and Receiving
- Assess necessary items for repair and find suppliers to complete repairs
- Monitor and continually improve spare parts purchasing, storage, and quantities to better service Laboratory Operations while remaining cost effective
- Work with the Logistics Department to ensure we have alternate suppliers for critical items
- Work with accounting and the Logistics Department to standardize purchasing part numbers in our accounting system to ensure standard work and naming conventions
- Anticipated Travel: up to 40%
SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS
In addition to the performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the requirements of the company.
- Develop project plans and complete continuous improvement projects when assigned
- Other projects as specified by theManager of Science and Calibration
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While these have been the traditional, physical demands to perform the essential functions of the job, POLARIS Laboratories, LLC will explore providing reasonable accommodations to these traditional, physical demands to a qualified person with a disability.Frequency Key: Never – 0 hours; Rare – up to 1 hour; Occasional – 1-3 hours; Frequent – 3-6 Hours; Constant – 6-8 hours
Physical Activity
Frequency
Physical Activity
Frequency
SittingFrequentNear VisionFrequentWalkingFrequentFar VisionRareClimbing stairsNeverHearingFrequentCrouching/Bending/StoopingRareTalkingFrequentReachingRareSmellRareGraspingFrequentLifting/Carrying(50 lbs)FrequentPushing/PullingFrequentTravelFrequentShakingRareRepetitive motion (arm and shoulder)Rare
OTHER DUTIES
- Adherence and support of the POLARIS Employee Handbook inclusive of the Standards of Conduct
- Learn and support of the quality management system
- Other duties as assigned
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
OSHA laws require the use of the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work duties that have the potential of risk to your health or safety:
- Protective eye wear
- Face shields
- Chemical resistant aprons
- Gloves
Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of assigned PPE. POLARIS Laboratories, LLC provides the required PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your Manager.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Positions directly reporting to this position (titles):
- Maintenance and Calibration Specialist
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- A strong base knowledge of POLARIS Laboratories policies, rules, and regulations.
- The ability to effectively explain and coach individuals on maintenance procedures and implementation.
- Process logic skillset
- Strong technical and professional writing skills
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to travel for business purposes
- Previous team management experience
- Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
- Detail oriented and ability to multi-task
- Displayed potential to grasp strategic concepts and strategy development skills
- BS/BA Degree, plus other relevant certifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The preferred qualifications desired in terms of education, course concentration, work experience, technical knowledge, and desired advanced certifications.
- Experience in a laboratory or production environment
- Exposure to LEAN ideologies
- Electrical, Pressure and Mechanical knowledge
SCHEDULE
Designated by Manager based on need; on-call availability and travel required
NOTICE:
Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with the POLARIS Laboratories, LLC rules and regulations and will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment for violations of such rules and regulations.
