Analytic Technician
 JLL | |
 United States, Michigan, Kalamazoo | |
 Nov 27, 2024 | |
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LIS Technician Job Description
Summary: The LIS Technician is responsible for the service, maintenance and operation of instrumentation for a global pharmaceutical company focusing in the areas of optical spectroscopy and gas and liquid chromatography; other instrumentation will vary as needed by the department. Additional responsibilities include the scheduling of instrument service times with the instrument owners. Required Qualifications and Education: Associates degree in a science-based or engineering preferred. Three or more years professional experience in the field of instrumental service and analysis, with experience operating and maintaining complex instruments and devices. Experience working in a chemistry or mechanical laboratory, safely using chemical reagents, equipment, and glassware. Experience with instrumentation software and computing systems. Strong oral and written communication skills. Experience troubleshooting and problem solving with a minimum of supervision. Preferred Qualifications and Education: Bachelor of Science/Arts or Associates in a science-based or engineering field preferred. Experience in analytical chemistry instrument support and troubleshooting. Experience with diagnosing electrical and mechanical problems. Ability to prepare information for reports (Word, Excel, Power Point). Ability to lift and move equipment. Responsibilities - Essential Functions: Scientific Support: Collaborate with colleagues and client to aid in site production output by assisting in proper instrument operation. Instrument Maintenance: Ensure that departmental instrumentation is well maintained, calibrated and in working condition. This may require internal maintenance and repair of the instruments and/or working with outside companies to schedule preventative and other maintenance and repair. Instrument Scheduling and Training: Manage the scheduling of instruments in the department, and training of colleagues on the instrumentation to ensure proper instrument usage and safety. Maintain a central repository for all instrumentation software, manuals, and documentation both electronically and physically for communal departmental use. Work with the staff on instrument computer system management. Cryogen and Gas Management: Maintain cryogens and compressed gases for necessary instrumentation. Technical proficiencies on HPLC, GC, Balances, UV/Vis spectrophotometry, filter integrity testing, particle counters, ovens, baths and other supported technologies. Training on specific equipment will be provided. Perform additional duties and special projects as needed. | |