Equipment Associate I

POSITION SUMMARY: The Equipment Associate is primarily responsible for the service and support of instruments utilized in the R&D laboratory based in Austin, TX. The scope of support includes installation, calibration, maintenance, repair, and documentation of activities for all equipment in the laboratory. The Equipment Associate will be the primary point of contact for R&D lab personnel regarding safe equipment operations and equipment services. The Equipment Associate is also responsible for assisting laboratory support personnel with critical tasks such as inventory management, supply ordering, laboratory safety checks and audits, corrective actions, and communication with various R&D teams as needed. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate and/or perform instrument installations and qualifications per equipment protocols Diagnose and troubleshoot any system concerns to minimize downtime Work with Quality Assurance to determine qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), calibration and preventive maintenance (PM) requirements so as to comply with regulations Communicate with vendors to generate price quotes and schedule PMs, calibrations, instrument repairs, and other services. Maintain a program for PM, routine maintenance and calibration to ensure all lab equipment remains fit for purpose Prepare equipment SOPs. Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and pr...