Biomedical Svc Engineer

Primary Purpose

This position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, service, and repair of laboratory equipment and instruments. The Biomedical Service Engineer I requires an understanding of laboratory equipment and instrumentation as well as a basic understanding of automation systems. The role focuses on maintaining performance of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and automation to reduce downtime and increase cost savings.

7‑On/7‑Off week, 9:00 PM – 7:30 AM.

Bioengineering – 242

ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory, and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, ARUP hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth, and continuous development. The team is committed to providing high‑quality service to over one million patients each month and advances in medicine within a patient‑centric culture.

• Perform troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, and preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments as required by regulatory agencies and manufacturer recommendations.
• Maintain proficient knowledge of laboratory equipment (centrifuges, incubators, balances, microscopes, pipettes, etc.).
• Prepare for and execute equipment installation, operation, and performance qualifications (IQ, OQ, PQ) of laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Understand laboratory instruments including analyzers and liquid‑handling devices.
• Understand robotic, conveyance, and automated systems.
• Perform troubleshooting and repair of laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Service, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of robots, conveyors, and automated production systems.
• Maintain records of work performed, including cost of time and materials.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies, equipment, reference materials, and spare parts to complete assignments.
• Provide input on preventive maintenance tasks and scheduling.
• Move equipment and automation between labs and buildings.
• Participate in required safety training and other continuing education as directed.
• Demonstrate a professional demeanor in all interactions and develop positive relationships internally and with outside vendors.
• Meet all deadlines by effectively organizing time and work.
• Satisfy on‑call requirements to repair automated specimen delivery systems and other laboratory emergencies in a timely manner.
• Assist in the ongoing training of Biomedical Service Technicians in evaluation, repair, and installation of laboratory equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Stooping:
  Bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist.
• Reaching:
  Extend the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Mobility:
  Crawl, lay on back, go prone, and squeeze into tight spaces.
• Temperature:
  Occasional work inside walk‑in freezers with temperatures as low as –40 °C.
• Height:
  Occasional work using ladders and manual or powered lifts up to two stories.
• Communicate:
  Frequently and effectively communicate with others.
• PPE:
  Use of personal protective equipment in a biohazard laboratory environment, in accordance with CDC, OSHA regulations, and company policies.
• ARUP Policies and Procedures:
  Conduct work in compliance with all ARUP policies and procedures.
• Authorized to Work:
  Must be a citizen of the United States or authorized to work in the United States.
• Heavy Work:
  Exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Fine Motor Control:
  Pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand.
• Vision:
  Have close, far, and peripheral visual acuity for general depth and distance observation.
• Color Vision:
  Perceive and distinguish colors.
• English:
  Ability to speak, read, and comprehend the English language.
• Age:
  Must be 21 years old.
• Valid Utah Driver’s License:
  No moving violations within the previous two years and no alcohol/drug‑related violations on record with the Driver’s License Division.
• Continual
  
  Education:
  
  Continual assessment of current literature…