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About the Role

As a Senior Equipment Technician, you will manage and perform preventative maintenance and repair malfunctioning existing/new manufacturing equipment and support the setup and maintenance of an equipment database/asset management system. You will also ensure that there are sufficient supplies of spare equipment parts/consumables to support production with minimal downtime/disruptions. You will manage and document work orders, respond to equipment requests, and complete routine inspections on equipment. To effectively meet these objectives, you will be responsible for independently managing prioritization of your work orders and calendar of routine tasks.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and/or perform timely diagnosis/calibration/verification/repair of production equipment (including jigs, pipettes, centrifuges, water purification systems, refrigerators, analyzers etc.) internally or with external testing laboratories or contractors
Perform internal calibration/IQOQPQ and troubleshooting issues of in-house analyzers of moderate complexity in a timely manner
Maintain stock of spare equipment parts and consumables
Working knowledge of equipment in regulated environment (ISO9001 and ISO 17025) participate in internal/external audits
Perform troubleshooting/minor repairs and/or coordinate for the repairs of malfunctioning facilities equipment including HVAC systems, air filtration units, generators, etc and determine root cause of failures and implement corrective actions
Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
Collaborate with manufacturing/process engineers to establish PM strategies and protocol and/or troubleshoot equipment problems and develop solutions and identify opportunities for equipment upgrades and improvements
Set up and maintain equipment database and/or life science asset management system; create and maintain equipment-related key performance indicators (KPIs) metrics and track progress over time
Provide technical support and lead the training of internal staff on new and existing equipment ensure personnel are following applicable procedure and standards
Follow guidelines and comply with all company safety, quality, and training procedures and regulations
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience, Technical/Associate degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or Undergraduate degree with 1+ year of relevant experience
Prior experience with biotechnology equipment is strongly preferred
Expertise in complex equipment troubleshooting, problem solving and strong mechanical aptitude
High attention to detail
Strong verbal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with computers and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other software tools
Experience with setting up and maintaining equipment databases and life science asset management systems
Proactive in resolving issues, self-motivated and take initiative in driving continuous improvements
Prior experience as EH&S representative or committee a plus
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and optical systems
Knowledge of lean manufacturing a plus
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed
Ability to use basic hand and power tools
Ability to work flexible/extended hours (evenings/weekends) as needed
Work well both independently and in a team environment
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple different demands

Skills

Troubleshooting
Problem solving
Mechanical aptitude
Attention to detail
Verbal and communication skills
Computer proficiency
Microsoft Office
Equipment database management
Life science asset management systems
Proactive issue resolution
Self-motivation
Continuous improvement
Mechanical systems knowledge
Electrical systems knowledge
Optical systems knowledge
Lean manufacturing knowledge
Basic hand and power tool usage
Prioritization

Location

Toronto

Work Type

Onsite
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

High School Diploma or equivalent
Technical/Associate degree
Undergraduate degree

Salary/Compensations

$22.40 - $30.80
Eligible for target annual cash bonus

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Group income protection
Personal accident insurance
Travel insurance
Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (Group RRSP)
Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) option
Mentorship
Promotional opportunities
Training and development
Tuition reimbursement
Internship programs
Employee resource groups
Volunteer paid time off
Employee events
Charity drives
Accrued leave policy
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Paid parental leave

About the Company

Bio-Techne empowers researchers in Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics by providing high-quality reagents, instruments, custom manufacturing, and testing services.
Our family of brands creates a unique portfolio of products and services.
Science is our passion; it drives us to collaborate, develop, and manufacture award-winning tools that help researchers achieve reproducible and consistent results.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.