Laboratory Service Technician

ABOUT PRECISION DIAGNOSTICS:

Precision Diagnostics, based in San Diego, California is a fast-growing clinical laboratory that specializes in providing drug testing, primarily for the purpose of helping physicians monitor their patients undergoing treatment for pain or substance abuse. Precisions objective is to improve patient adherence/compliance with their prescription regimen and protect medical practices from liability.

THE ROLE:

The in-house service engineer supports c platforms from Sciex, Thermo, and Shimadzu. Based in San Diego, this position will focus on high quality and maximum up-time on instrumentation. This Service Technician will report to the Service Manager and provide diagnostic, troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance services to the Production Team.

OUTCOMES:

- Provides Mass Spec repair and maintenance

- Provides High Pressure Liquid Chromatography repair and maintenance

- Manages overall system verification

- Delivers timely reporting and data management

- Troubleshoots and has sense of urgency

- Gives strong attention to detail and has an aptitude for accuracy

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

- Able to work in a fast-paced environment

- Able to prioritize and multitask

- Able to work well with others and independently

- Flexibility in scheduling is highly desired

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Dependability and punctuality

- 1 to 3 years of hands-on service repair or laboratory experience on similar instrumentation is desirable

- A BS/BA degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Life Science, or related field is preferred

- To be successful, you agree that technology is a key part of every business process and you will make new technology adoption part of your routine.

- Become fluent in Microsoft 365 (formerly Office635) applications assigned to your role. Common applications include: Teams, Word, Excel, Tasks, and Planner

- Complete training in a timely manner that is assigned to you. Training is primarily conducted via Microsoft Learn modules and is assigned based on:

Position/Job Role – Most positions require a core set of Microsoft 365 working knowledge

- Project Role – As member of a project team, you may be required to complete training before you can engage with the project team or commence project work

- Ad-Hoc – Based on review of your performance via support requests, training modules will be assigned to increase skills

ADDITIONAL JOB CONSIDERATIONS:

- Pay Rate: $26.00-$32.00 per hour

- This position is Full-Time

- Standard hours would be Tuesday through Friday 3pm-11:30pm and Saturday 9:00am-5:30am PST hours may vary as needed

- Physical Demands:

- Job requires bending over instruments.

Moving instruments on carts that can weigh upwards of 200 lbs.

- Change out components from tight spaces that can weigh between 20 to 30 lbs. o Being able to bend down to service or change mechanical oil pumps on the ground with a weight of 73 lbs. o Majority of the repairs are performed while standing.

- Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, and additional optional coverages

- 401K with company match

- Paid time off and paid Holidays

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Precision is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Precision Diagnostics makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.