Biomedical Engineer Specialist

Overview

Biomedical Engineer Specialist - Lewisville, TX, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Pay range: $69,900+ per year. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
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  MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• Fin Fit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

• The Biomedical Specialist is responsible for the operation, calibration, preventive maintenance and repair of all equipment in the laboratory.
• Ensure instrumentation is up and functioning at all times to achieve production goals.
• Work closely with Biomedical Management coordinating departmental priorities, budgeting, setting goals and evaluating progress toward achieving department objectives.
• Determine priority of equipment repair or maintenance.
• Requisition all parts and materials as necessary in a cost efficient manner.
• Train junior BMETs on higher echelon repairs.
• Understand and assist in the proper operation of the facility DI water system.
• Complexity and Size: 24 Olympus analyzers, including (15) 5400s, (5) 5200s and (4) 640s. The 5200s are no longer supported by Olympus. The Biomedical Specialist must maintain the operation of these instruments through cannibalizing parts from out of service instruments. Support equipment needs for 60,000 requests per night for the 3 businesses.
• Record Keeping - maintain accurate and detailed records on all laboratory instrumentation including service/repair reports, calibrations, preventive maintenance and current operational status of equipment.
• Submit status reports to the Biomedical Supervisor on a regular schedule, as requested by the Biomedical Manager.
• Safety - adhere to all company and accepted industry electrical, electronic and biological safety procedures while performing job duties.
• Vendors - coordinate shipment of vendor parts and act as a liaison to other service engineers or reps. Work with vendors to attend all advanced Biomedical training courses.
• Interpersonal Skills/Communication - interact professionally and courteously with all levels of laboratory personnel when servicing and/or maintaining equipment. Inform Managers/Supervisors of equipment needs, impact on daily production and time parameters for completion of repair/service.
• Attendance and Punctuality - prompt and regular daily attendance as well as being on call at all times.
• The Biomedical Specialist must be able to work independently, establish priorities and manage multiple projects.
• The incumbent will complete all job expectations as outlined by the biomedical manager. This will be incorporated in the regular performance appraisal as they are reviewed.
• The Biomedical Specialist will respond to the needs and requests of clients and Quest Diagnostics management and staff in a professional and expedient manner. The Biomedical Specialist is expected to observe all compliance policies and safety policies and procedures, as directed by Quest Diagnostics, Inc. or safety matters included in other special training.

• Preferred Work Experience: Minimum eight years of proven successful service experience on complex laboratory or hospital instrumentation.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics) or a closely related field
• Physical And Mental Requirements:
• Manual dexterity adequate to handle small tools requiring intricate manipulations of small pieces in confined areas.
• Must be able to differentiate between color coded wires and interpret visual readouts. Must pass color blindness screening.
• Must be able to react to auditory warnings and messages.
• Will be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Will require prolonged period of standing in addition to bending, stooping, reaching & squatting.

• Extensive knowledge of chemistry, hematology, GCMS, or similar instrumentation.
• Excellent problem solving skills, independent thinker
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

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