LGC Clinical Diagnostics, part of the LGC Group, has more than 30 years of experience as a leading and trusted global IVD quality manufacturer, with particular expertise in quality measurement tools (QMT) and reagents. Passionate about five key areas – clinical biochemistry and immunoassay, serology, molecular diagnostics, clinical genomics, and reagents – it has around 450 employees across its four FDA-registered and ISO 13485-certified facilities in the USA and Ireland and an ISO 9001-certified facility in England.

Partners with IVD and biopharmaceutical developers, CROs, and academic institutions covering the entire diagnostic pipeline, from concept and early-stage research to accelerated product development and, ultimately, routine clinical use. It develops and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of premium catalogs and custom-developed diagnostic quality solutions and component materials for the IVD and extended life sciences industry through its four brands, Maine Standards Company, SeraCare, The Native Antigen Company, and Technopath Clinical Diagnostics.

Together, they serve 7,500+ customers in over 120 countries, providing products for more than 20 clinical application areas, including infectious diseases, NIPT, diabetes, cardiac disease, and oncology.

• Facility & Equipment Maintenance & Repair
• Schedule, conduct, and maintain records of Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Calibrations on key pieces of equipment located around the facility. Including coordinating with outside vendors, sourcing replacement parts, identifying critical spare parts, and maintaining an inventory of spare parts.
• Coordinate with department managers & supervisors on equipment acquisition and installation
• Ensure equipment availability to support production and logistics activities to efficiently advance products through production to shipment.
• Recognize safety and compliance issues and alert staff and management of any non-conformances
• Support Safety Committee activities (i.e. fire safety equipment checks, etc.)
• Act as a fully proficient user of the CMMS (e.g. Faciliworks) across modules, including work order management, asset management, maintenance, and calibration activities, etc.

Knowledge, Experience, and Technical Skills

• HVAC / Electrical experience is highly desired
• Hands-on experience validating and completing validation protocols for equipment
• Experienced with the repair, Calibration, PM, and installation of existing and new equipment/systems
• Previous exposure and confirmed understanding of automation equipment and exposure to ISO8 Cleanrooms
• Familiarity with CMMS; entering and completing work orders, PMs, calibrations, etc.
• Ability to read electrical/mechanical schematics, blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as vital.
• Knowledge of RODI water systems a plus.

Education/Experience

• Trade school or equivalent experience, High school diploma or equivalent experience, or general education degree (GED) with a proven track record in a manufacturing environment
• Or a related degree in Biomedical Engineering or technical college with an additional 2 years of professional experience

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to optimally perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• May occasionally be required to lift and move material weighing up to 50 lbs with appropriate equipment.
• Working in both open office settings and biological/chemical manufacturing environments.
• Weekend and off-hour work to accommodate operations schedule, as needed.
• 10% travel to other CDx locations

Our values

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

Equal opportunities

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or parental, religion, or belief. Shortlisting, interviewing, and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

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The typical pay range for this role is:

Minimum: $35 hourly

Maximum: $39 hourly

This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for the Maryland-based position. The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as: experience, skills, and location.