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Senior Laboratory Service Engineer

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5 months ago
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Our client is a global provider of scientific solutions, helping laboratories around the world enable advancements in many areas such as pharmaceutical, food, environmental and healthcare. They are currently looking for an experienced engineer to uphold a senior Engineering position at their site in the Southeast.

In this role you will be responsible for servicing and maintaining laboratory equipment, including large-scale bioreactors, automation systems and other general scientific instrumentation from a range of vendors. You will ensure prompt, flexible and customer focused support and support scientific staff in preparing SOPs, manuals and user guides and train them on basic maintenance and operation.

To be considered for this role, you will have:

  • Qualification in Engineering (BSc, HND, etc)

  • Previous experience servicing Laboratory equipment from a range of instrument vendors (preference for candidates with prior experience of bioprocessing equipment)

  • Experience in a GMP environment and understanding

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team

    This is a great opportunity for an experienced Service engineer looking to secure a site-based position and continue working in a challenging and fulfilling role. The company offer an excellent remuneration and benefits package.

    Keywords: Scientific, Equipment, Bioprocessing, Bioreactor, Purification, Automated Lab Systems, Liquid Handling, Robotics, service engineer, FSE, instrument technician, repair, maintenance, Cambridge, East Anglia, Peterborough, Milton Keynes, Bedford, VRS9006PC

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