Lab Instrument Services and Asset Manager

Lab Instrument Services and Asset Manager

Requirements

• High School Diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• 7 years of experience working in a pharmaceutical, chemical, industrial, or related laboratory environment, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with calibration and standards programs, metrology principals, as well as USP Guidance and other industry guidance documents: GAMP Guide, ISO guidance.
• Ability to pass a medical evaluation for respirator use and be able to successfully complete a fit test for several types of respirators.
• Ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
• Ability to read and understand information contained in a variety of documents or displayed on a computer screen. Demonstrated fluency in computer use including the full Microsoft product line.
• Ability to obtain an appropriate driver’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, as requested.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Laboratory Instrument Services (LIS) program in a GxP Pharmaceutical Research Environment.
• Perform strategic asset planning and systematic analysis and management of physical assets within laboratories to enhance utilization and performance.
• Oversee and manage in house calibration technicians and scheduler/planners.
• Oversee contractor management for Analytical laboratory instrumentation i.e. HPLC, Spectroscopy, etc.
• Oversee pipette calibration program.
• Support industrial calibration needs on Facility systems.
• Conduct thorough analysis of current laboratory space usage to identify underutilized areas and bottlenecks.
• Evaluate layout, equipment placement, and workflow patterns.
• Implement effective systems for tracking and managing laboratory equipment.
• Implement regular maintenance schedules, calibration, and inventory management to ensure that equipment is always in optimal condition.
• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments to understand specific requirements of laboratory spaces by gathering input from researchers and staff to identify pain points and areas for improvement.
• Assure department meets established Key Performance Indicator Metrics (KPI)
• Utilizes Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track work orders and monitor performance.
• Assure program complies with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Assure department adheres to strong safety program and safety culture.
• Serve as primary liaison to Amentum and Client management teams.
• Oversee Calibration Reference Standards Program
• Track and trend calibration program performance and instrument failure rates.
• Instrumentation subject to calibration is typical in a Pharmaceutical Laboratory: Freezers, Centrifuges, Incubators, Balances, HPLC, Liquid Handlers, Pipettes.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific Discipline
• Experience working in a GMP or similar regulated environment such as hospitals, biomedical or pharmaceutical campuses.
• 10 years of experience working in a pharmaceutical, chemical, industrial, or related laboratory environment, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working experience with calibration and standards programs, metrology principals, as well as USP Guidelines and Industry Guidance Documents: GAMP Guide to Calibration Management, ISO Guide 17025
• Understanding of calibration of Process Instrumentation on equipment such as Autoclaves and Glassware Washers.
• Understanding of calibration of Laboratory equipment including Incubators, Freezers, Refrigerators, Centrifuges, Ovens, and/or Shakers.
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS); EAMS experience is a plus.
• Experience interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.