Job Description

Summary

If you enjoy technical work and troubleshooting mechanical/electrical equipment, this could be your next opportunity!

Here at STEMCELL Technologies we are looking for the next Equipment Specialist to join us! This role is key for the operation of the company, as it will oversee routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory and production facilities, including testing, storage, and monitoring equipment per STEMCELL\xe2\x80\x99s quality systems.

Equipment troubleshooting is also a huge part of this role and laboratory or sterilization equipment experience is very nice to have! This position is for a real team player, eager to keep building on your technical skill set and looking to be part of the largest biotech company in Canada with almost 30 years of cutting edge products and technology.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for completing and documenting assigned work orders in a timely manner, as per internal guidelines
• Collaborate with fellow technical personnel within Facilities in completing complex repair or routine work
• Execute equipment qualification (IQ,OQ,PQ) activities in strict adherence to the approved qualification protocols.
• Respond to equipment callout alarms coming from the monitoring system
• Support team members in addressing quality related compliance issues and provide improvement recommendations, corrective and preventative measures on problematic equipment and processes

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Bachelor in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Technical Certification or Diploma in Instrumentation
• 5+ years of experience, preferable in highly regulated environments.
• Well versed in ISO 13485 and GMP regulations
• Autoclave/ Sterilization experience is a plus

#United #LI-Onsite STEMCELL Technologies Inc. is a privately-owned biotechnology company based in Vancouver that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, ancillary reagents and contract assay services. We create novel, useful, standardized products of unfailing quality and deliver them to more than 70 countries via our many regional offices plus distribution centres in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble and Singapore. Driven by our love of science and our passion for quality, we see ourselves simply as \xe2\x80\x9cScientists Helping Scientists\xe2\x80\x9d \xe2\x80\x93 standing by our customers to provide outstanding products, technical support and training. We have over 1000 science-oriented employees globally, including 250 PhDs/MScs, with most others holding a BSc or engineering degree. STEMCELL is proud to be the largest Biotechnology employer in Canada. This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities. STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact. As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors. NOTE: STEMCELL\xe2\x80\x99s vaccination policy requires that all candidates for this role be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including boosters), as currently recommended or required by local health authorities and public health orders, unless an exemption from this policy is approved through our accommodation request process. To apply, please select the \xe2\x80\x9cApply\xe2\x80\x9d button below. You will then be directed to a login screen asking you to set up an account, which is required to apply.