Equipment Specialist

About the role

Elephas, a Madison, WI based biotechnology start-up company, is seeking a highly motivated operations equipment technical lead to join our team. Applicants should be comfortable in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. This position is responsible for the coordination of all company equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of equipment needs at the company
• Serve as a technical lead for management of the site’s equipment maintenance system, and train new users
• Participate in and contribute to the preventative maintenance, calibration, and qualification activities required to maintain equipment in an operational state
• Serve as a primary point of contact and technical resource for all equipment-related vendor inquiries
• Maintain accurate equipment records that comply with all elements of the site’s Quality Management System
• Initiate and revise appropriate equipment documentation, including standard operating procedures
• Participate and/or lead equipment investigations arising from CAPA, deviations, and other quality system actions
• Track and analyze equipment status, make recommendations for changes, and communicate critical equipment operational and repair status to management, peers, and affected departments
• Assist departments in identifying/determining user needs for equipment, coordination of ordering/receipt, and installation
• Serve as equipment liaison with Group and Lab managers to assess space requirements and location of equipment
• Provide system administration to the site’s equipment monitoring system, including coordination of alarm responses during weekends and after-hours
• Assist in material issuance to the laboratory
• Assist with the receiving process, including verifying incoming shipments against purchase orders, documenting discrepancies, and ensuring materials are accurately logged and staged for storage or production use
• Assist with the preparation and execution of outbound shipments, including packaging, labeling, carrier coordination, and ensuring proper documentation

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a science field with hands-on lab experience
• Understanding of basic scientific equipment, instrumentation, and computer applications required
• Familiarity and general understanding of user needs for lab equipment and equipment operations

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment wearing appropriate PPE, as required
• Strong analytical, interpretive, problem-solving, project management and communication/interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced culture, taking on multiple responsibilities based on business needs
• Results driven, proactive, and able to work autonomously

Benefits

We offer our employees competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan, and stock options.