Instrument / Equipment Specialist
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Instrument Specialist to support the maintenance, qualification, and lifecycle management of laboratory instrumentation and associated software, with a focus on dissolution testing. In this role, you will help ensure our equipment remains in a validated, compliant state while supporting scientists and operational teams across the lab and in multiple functions. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, problem-solving, and collaborating with cross-functional partners in a dynamic GxP environment.
Key responsibilities include applying GMP/GLP principles in daily activities, maintaining laboratory instruments and software systems in a validated and compliant state, authoring and maintaining equipment maintenance and calibration logs, performing maintenance, qualification, and calibration of laboratory instruments, coordinating with external vendors for maintenance, calibration, repair, and installation services, troubleshooting and performing repairs on equipment as needed, supporting instrument software validation activities, assisting with installation, configuration, and validation of instrument software and new laboratory equipment, contributing to process improvements using LEAN principles, collaborating with Quality to ensure proper onboarding and validation of equipment and software, maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment, providing technical assistance and training to system users and laboratory staff, reviewing and maintaining GxP-compliant documentation from vendors and team members, staying current with regulatory, validation, IT, and e-record requirements, assisting in integrating instrumentation with existing data center environments and workflows, developing or enhancing technical procedures, validation documentation, and training materials, completing all work in a safe and efficient manner, and performing other duties as assigned including solution preparations, testing setup/cleanup.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a physical science discipline (chemistry, engineering, computer science, etc.), with equivalent experience considered (two years of directly related industry experience may substitute for one year of college coursework). Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is required. The candidate should have a strong mechanical aptitude, possess solid computer, scientific, and organizational skills, demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication, show strong attention to detail and effective documentation practices, bring a positive attitude and a desire to learn new equipment, software, and processes, work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, present themselves with a high level of professionalism and customer focus, be able to multitask, prioritize, and adapt to evolving internal/external client needs, have interest in learning new instrumentation and software platforms, and consistently follow instructions and adhere to company and regulatory guidelines.
The position offers excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid vacation and holidays. The working schedule is full-time, first shift, Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply. 25% travel may be required. This position is not remote.