Service Engineer, Analytical Instrumentation

Service Engineer, Analytical Instrumentation (Lake County, IL | 6-Month Contract | 1st Shift)

This onsite Service Engineer role is responsible for the installation, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of analytical laboratory instrumentation to ensure reliable lab operations and minimize downtime.

• Perform maintenance, calibration, qualification, and repair of analytical instruments, including:
  • HPLC
  • GC
  • Mass Spectrometry systems
• Troubleshoot instrument performance issues and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and support system qualification activities.
• Review service reports and technical documentation.
• Document work in a CMMS system.
• Coordinate repairs with internal teams and external vendors.
• Train peers and advise laboratory users on instrument maintenance and configuration.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and departmental procedures.

• 3-5 years of hands-on analytical instrumentation experience
• Strong experience with:
  • HPLC
  • GC
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Calibration using NIST-traceable standards
  • Instrument maintenance and repair
  • Empower chromatography software
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and time-management skills.

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with:
  • UPLC
  • SFC
  • Spectrophotometers
  • Preventive maintenance programs
  • CMMS systems
  • Additional chromatography software platforms

A laboratory instrumentation professional with strong experience servicing chromatography and mass spectrometry systems
, capable of independently troubleshooting complex instrument issues, performing calibrations and preventive maintenance, and supporting regulated laboratory environments while maintaining detailed documentation and quality compliance.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.