Service Engineer – Analytical Instruments

Avantor

Service Engineer performing installations, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory equipment. Providing technical support and training for customers on operational aspects of instruments.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the installation, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory equipment, including HPLC, GC, and Spectrophotometer. Provides technical support and training to customers while ensuring compliance with operational standards and specifications.

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Preventive MaintenanceCalibration of Analytical InstrumentsTroubleshooting and RepairTechnical Support and TrainingBilingual Communication

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Hard Skills

CalibrationPreventive MaintenanceTroubleshootingRepairAnalytical InstrumentsHPLCGCSpectrophotometerTechnical DocumentationData Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCustomer ServiceCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Laboratory EquipmentTest EquipmentPrecision Instruments

Certifications & Qualifications

Manufacturer’s Certification

Industry Keywords

InstrumentationIQ/OQ/PVTechnical ManualsStandard Operating Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs installations, repairs, and maintenance tasks on laboratory equipment and instruments following a varied set of procedures
Inspects, tests, and adjusts malfunctioning components and parts
Calibrates laboratory equipment to ensure safe and accurate operations, in line with standards and specifications
Documents and reports calibration activities, repairs and product failures
Provides technical support and training to customers on operational or maintenance aspects of equipment
Serves as customer contact on equipment and instruments related problems
Travels to customer site to provide services (installations, maintenance or calibrations)
Adapts equipment and technology to serve user needs
Provides technical support to customers related to instrumentation
Document and report all repairs and product failures
Provide equipment and improvements recommendations
Help with the development of preventative maintenance procedures, IQ, OQ and PQ for the division
Executes sequence of testing and calibration program for instruments and equipment according to blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, standards operating procedures and other specifications
Diagnoses equipment failures (breakdowns) and repairs per manufacturers guidelines
Performs preventative and corrective maintenance of test apparatus and peripheral equipment
Confers with clients, group leader, and other technical workers to assist with equipment installation, maintenance, and repairs techniques
Analyzes and converts test data, using mathematical formulas, and reports results and proposed modifications
Sets up test equipment and conducts tests on instruments and equipment
Disassembles and reassembles instruments and equipment, using hand tools, and inspects instruments and equipment for defects
Sketches plans for developing jigs, fixtures, instruments, and related nonstandard apparatus
Modifies performance and operation of component parts to specifications, using test equipment and precision instruments
Conducts tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
Consults with clients on a regular basis regarding usage, placement and potential future needs of the equipment
Recommends corrective actions to the customer when needed
Trains customer on how to use the equipment
Maintains technical skills through ongoing manufacturer’s certification and continuing education
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s/ Associate’s degree in Electronics, Instrumentation or Chemistry preferred
3 years related technical experience required
Experience in preventive maintenance, IQ/OQ/PV, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration to analytical instruments; HPLC, GC, Spectrophotometer, electronic, and mechanical equipment
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
Analytical skills – Understands the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Fully bilingual preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Wellness programs
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan with company match
Employee stock purchase program
11 paid holidays
18 PTO days annually
Volunteer time off
6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave