Onsite Service Engineer (Laboratory Assets) - Emeryville, CA at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Emeryville, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Life Sciences, Laboratory ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years of technical or engineering experience, including hands-on equipment maintenance and repair
At least 3 years supporting biopharma, life sciences, or medical laboratory environments
Strong maintenance and diagnostic capabilities for laboratory and technical equipment
Proficiency with asset management and maintenance processes
Outstanding communication, documentation, and customer service skills
Ability to work independently, prioritize, and collaborate in multi-functional teams
Familiarity with lab safety protocols and regulatory compliance environments
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
Able to work in environmental conditions including Cold Room/Freezers (-22°F/-6°C), Laboratory Setting, Office, and wear PPE (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Responsibilities

Serve as the first-line response for critical laboratory assets, performing triage and initial diagnostics
Conduct planned maintenance and calibrations on select instruments per schedule
Support fixing and minor repair efforts for general lab equipment
Perform independent corrective maintenance and minor repairs when parts are available
Collaborate with ULS dispatch and supply teams to request, receive, and handle parts for repairs
Act as the technical liaison and on-site contact for vendor and OEM service events
Support root cause analysis for recurring equipment issues and participate in process improvements
Document service activities, outcomes, and equipment status updates in compliance with ULS standards
Escort and coordinate with external vendors and service providers while ensuring site protocol compliance
Support asset lifecycle activities, including tagging, labeling, commissioning, and decommissioning
Handle parts logistics, including delivery coordination and inventory tracking
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of service events, equipment histories, and parts usage
Perform inventory audits, data entry, and assist with reporting
Participate in multi-functional meetings, providing updates on equipment and engineering task status

Skills

instrument maintenance

calibrations

diagnostics

corrective maintenance

root cause analysis

PPE

lab equipment repair

asset management

vendor coordination

service documentation

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters

1956Year Founded

$17MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.

Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.

Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.

Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.

They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.

Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.

Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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