Instrument Technician

Job Title

Instrument Technician

Location(s)

Customer Site - CA

Job Description

When joining Perkin Elmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and One Source services.

Responsibilities

• Provide scheduled preventative maintenance for contract customers, remedial maintenance for non-contract customers billed at an hourly rate
• Drive toward zero service recalls
• Complete assigned preventive maintenance calls at customer sites within prescribed time frame and established performance standards
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to service agreement provisions to provide adequate billing information to the customer
• Maintain updated documentation around dispatch, inventory and service support functions of the job
• Perform timely uploads and downloads of required data to ensure the integrity of service system(s)
• Accountable for assigned company assets to include:
  Company vehicle, tools, test equipment (MTE), telecommunication equipment, assigned service parts inventory, etc.
• Manage appropriate levels of inventory to ensure adequate supply and records are maintained
• Proactively develop technical and soft skills to maintain and enhance Perkin Elmer’s value proposition to the customer
• Display exceptional written and verbal communication skills and actively interface with peers and customers
• Seek higher level certification through participation in company sponsored training & development offerings
• Complete all administrative tasks to include but not limited to time reporting, LMS trainings, etc.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in applied science, Biology, Chemistry, Electronics, Mathematics, or Engineering
• Experience using Microsoft 365
• Exposure to analytical equipment and/or lab environment
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices
• Experience in a CMMS (Customer Maintenance Management Software) (ie. Service Max)
• Must have a valid driver’s license;
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee must always safely operate a motor vehicle.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applied science, Biology, Chemistry, Electronics, Mathematics, or Engineering
• Experience in a CMMS (Customer Maintenance Management Software) (ie. Service Max)
• The ability to travel by air, vehicle and/or other means of transportation as business requires.
• Travel will vary depending on territory requirements and/or customer base.
• Certification of company training on equipment
• Strong interpersonal skills; team player with customer satisfaction focus
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions, read and understand technical bulletins and service manuals, work under time constraints, maintain alertness and concentration, work safely with potential electrical, chemical, radiologic, and biologic hazards using universal precautions
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers, managers, customers and other technical support professionals is critical to successful performance in this role

Physical Requirement

The physical demands defined are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
Regularly be required to walk, stand, sit and talk or hear; to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch,…