Field Service Engineer - Toxicology LC-MS

Take your career to the next level at Labcorp as a Field Service Engineer on our Toxicology instrument team in RTP, NC !

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Job Summary

The Field Service Engineer is a technical service specialist responsible for performing preventive maintenance and diagnostic instrument repairs on UPC-MS/MS instrumentation and robotic liquid handlers (Waters Acquity UHPLC systems, Sciex triple quadrupole mass spectrometers, and Hamilton STAR robotic liquid handlers.)

They work collaboratively within a decentralized group sharing responsibilities for on-site instrumentation in RTP, NC as well as remote support responsibilities . The instrument group works in close collaboration with the MedTox Research and Development department. The position also includes project-based process improvement assignments.

Work Schedule: 9:00am - 5:30pm Tuesday through Saturday. Some overtime as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a laboratory setting including some instrumental analysis, specifically LC-MS required with proven mechanical skills .

• Strong understanding of instrumental analysis and ability to apply that understanding to the diagnosis of instrumental errors

• Proven ability to balance and prioritize competing tasks while working independently.

• Strong interpersonal communication and listening skills; ability to communicate in an effective and timely manner.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Analyst, Sciex OS and Waters Acquity software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, calibrate, and clean instrumentation; perform scheduled/routine maintenance and critical function checks on the following analytical equipment: Waters Acquity UHPLC systems, Sciex triple quadrupole mass spectrometers, and Hamilton STAR robotic liquid handlers.

• Diagnose and repair issues occurring in the above listed equipment; recognize significant changes in instrument function; troubleshoot as indicated.

• Recognize when to contact external service vendors and work collaboratively to resolve issues quickly and efficiently to reduce overall down time of testing and/or instrument production.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all laboratory equipment including, but not limited to, maintenance logs and instrument logs.

• Schedule preventative maintenance and repairs internally and with external service vendors.

• Consult with laboratory staff to ascertain that equipment functions properly and safely.

• Demonstrate and explain correct operation of equipment to laboratory personnel

• Provide troubleshooting assistance to laboratory personnel

• Document and communicate equipment status to lab supervisors

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please  click here . 

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At Labcorp, it is our people that make us great – it is what our clients, our partners and, most importantly, what our employees say. Here, you will have the opportunity to work with extraordinary people with diverse viewpoints. You will discover your own outstanding potential as we build an even stronger organization with industry leaders from early development to the clinic and beyond. We help our clients develop medicines that improve health and improve lives of their family and friends.

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