Instrument Specialist

Eurofins USA Food Testing

Instrument Specialist

New Orleans, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Main Assignment

    • Responsible for the management of instrumentation and equipment installations and their associated Installation Qualifications and Operational Qualifications.
    • Responsible for the management of internal repairs, 3rd party repairs, and preventative maintenance programs for instrumentation and equipment.

    Specific Assignments

    • Provide for contractual agreements for vendor supplied preventative maintenance programs and qualifications of all analytical instrumentation.
    • Troubleshoot and repair analytical equipment with assistance from Laboratory Department Supervisors where needed.
    • Develop Preventative Maintenance SOPs for equipment and Instrumentation with assistance from Laboratory Department Supervisors and Development Scientists where needed.
    • Coordinate site requirements for new equipment installations and equipment relocations.
    • Schedule equipment installations with vendors. Maintain current files (paper and electronic as applicable) of all instrumentation installations and qualifications.
    • Coordinate instrument and equipment repairs, both onsite and sent offsite for repair. Execute loaner instruments when needed. Keep the Equipment database maintained and up to date.
    • Design Analytical Performance criteria for instrument qualification.
    • Assist with selection process of analytical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Basic Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in scientific field
    • Minimum 3 years of experience in chemical testing of foods with advanced instrumental techniques
    • Authorization to work in the United Stated indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

    Additional Information

    Position is Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with additional hours, as needed. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to New Orleans, LA are encouraged to apply.

    • Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
    • Life and disability insurance
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Paid vacation and holidays

    Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

    Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.