Biomedical Service Technician presso ARUP Laboratories

Schedule:
Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk)
2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Department: Bioengineering - 242

Primary Purpose:

Biomedical Service Technicians perform corrective and preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment under the guidance of biomedical service engineers. This entry level position is responsible for performing pipette and other liquid handling device calibrations for all technical sections.

About ARUP:

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 proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive. 

We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.

Essential Functions:

Performs troubleshooting, corrective maintenance and preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment as required by regulatory agencies and manufacturers recommendations.

Basic understanding of laboratory equipment, including centrifuges, incubators, balances, microscopes, pipettes, etc.

Prepares for and executes equipment installation, operation, and performance qualifications (IQ, OQ, PQ) of laboratory equipment.

Familiarize and increase knowledge and skills relative to laboratory equipment and instruments and preventative maintenance through reading, networking, and attending vendor training courses.

Gain an understanding of robotic, conveyance and automated systems maintenance.

Assists in advanced troubleshooting and repair of complex laboratory instruments.

Maintain records of work performed with completed service including cost of time and materials.

Maintain adequate inventory of supplies, equipment, reference materials and spare parts to complete assignments.

Move equipment and automation between labs and buildings. 

Perform laboratory equipment inventory reviews and ensures all equipment records are accurate and up to date.

Participate in required safety training and other continuing education at the request or direction of the Biomedical Service Engineering Supervisor.

Demonstrate professional demeanor in all interactions, develop and maintain positive relationships internally and with outside vendors.

Meet all deadlines by effectively organizing time and work.

Satisfy on-call requirements to ensure laboratory equipment and ARUP developed automation equipment is repaired in a timely manner. 

Other duties as assigned.

Physical and Other Requirements

Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

Reaching: Extending 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 temperature as low as -40°C.

Height: Occasional work using ladders as well as manual and powered lifts at up to two stories.

Communicate: Frequently and effectively communicates with others.

PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies. 

ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.

Color Vision: Perception of and ability to distinguish colors.

Age: Must be 21 years old.

Valid Utah Driver’s License: 1) No moving violations within the previous two years 2) No alcohol/drug-related violations on record with the Driver’s License Division

Continual Education: Continual assessment of current literature and best practices.

Ability to travel between locations in Salt Lake City.

Ability to travel out of state for up to three weeks at a time.