Equipment Associate

Role: Equipment Associate supporting R&D laboratory instrumentation in Austin, TX, responsible for installation, calibration, maintenance, repair, and documentation of lab equipment. Primary objectives include ensuring equipment operates safely, reliably, and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards, supporting laboratory activities such as safety audits, inventory management, and supply ordering. Responsibilities encompass coordinating equipment qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ), troubleshooting issues, liaising with vendors, maintaining preventive maintenance programs, and supporting safety checks. Qualifications: BS/BA in biomedical engineering, biological sciences, or related field; industry-related experience preferred. Skills include excellent communication, organization, attention to detail, adaptability, and professionalism. Preferred skills involve familiarity with IQ/OQ/PQ, biosafety requirements, molecular biology techniques (DNA isolation, PCR, NGS), and LIMS. Experience with high-throughput automation is advantageous. High-value biopharma specifics include supporting a research environment focused on genetic testing, with an emphasis on quality and regulatory compliance, though specific therapeutic areas are not detailed. Work setup: based in Austin, TX, with physical demands typical of lab work; occasional after-hours work may be required.