Instrumentation Technician

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The Opportunity:

The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for performing service activities relating to the calibration, maintenance and repair of laboratory calibration instruments/equipment.

• Provide calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of analytical instruments used in laboratories.

• Installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and modification of analytical systems, laboratory instruments and analyzers.

• Enter calibration data and service information into the calibration management system.

• Respond to trouble calls and perform diagnostics and repairs.

• Timely completion of tasks and work orders with appropriate documentation according to Standard Operating Procedures, applicable standards, guidelines, practices, and policies.

• Escort vendors in need of lab access to perform assigned calibration and maintenance work. Ensure vendor provides complete maintenance documentation upon work completion.

• Review and process external vendor calibration, PM and repair documentation per established procedures.

• Assist with identification and purchase of spare parts.

• Collection and organization of technical data from equipment manufacturers, equipment users, and engineering personnel.

• Write calibration and preventive maintenance work instructions and standard operating procedures.

• Collect and organize technical data from equipment manufacturers, equipment users, and engineering personnel.

• Mentor other instrument and laboratory technicians.

• Other tasks as assigned by Instrument Services management.

Who you are:

(MT2) Instrumentation Technician

• You have a High School Diploma or GED and one of the following:

  Completion of an Instrumentation or Electronics Engineering (2-year) curriculum at a technical school with three years' experience as an instrument or electronics technician. AA/AS Degree in a related science or engineering major with three years' experience as an instrument or electronics technician. Completion of equivalent military training with three years' experience as an instrument or electronics technician. Five years in instrumentation and/or analytical instrumentation or a closely related job.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco is $59,200 - $110,000.

(MT3) Senior Instrumentation Technician

• You have a B.S. degree in Science with 1-2 years of progressive experience in analytical or process control instrumentation.

• 1-2 years as a field service technician / engineer or as service contractor for an analytical instrument manufacturer is desirable.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco is $76,900 - $142,700.

Skills, Knowledge and Ability:

• Must know the operating principles and be proficient with the operational techniques of laboratory analytical instruments.

• General knowledge of cGMP and GLP practices.

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be customer service oriented with good oral and written communication skills, and have pleasant telephone mannerisms.

• Must be able to pay close attention to details.

• Must be able to efficiently prioritize the workload. Work is scheduled throughout the SSF campus. Extensive walking will be required.

• General understanding of the International System of Units (SI).

• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents and equipment schematics.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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