Equipment Technician
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 an Equipment Technician to join our growing team! This role is key for the operation of the company, as you will be responsible for routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory, production, testing, storage, and monitoring equipment as required by STEMCELL's quality system.
In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and diagnosing equipment mechanical and electrical malfunctions. This position will also support other functions within the Facilities department. On a rotating shift pattern, you will be part of the 24/7 equipment on-call emergency program.
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for completing assigned work orders or service requests by the equipment planner/scheduler and completing the tasks in a timely manner
Document and record completed work in accordance with Good Documentation Practices as stipulated by STEMCELL’s quality policy
Assist and/or collaborate with fellow technical personnel within Facilities in completing complex repair or routine work
Respond and address equipment, call out alarms and escalate major breakdown incidents that can have potential impact to product quality
Knowledge and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary diploma in a mechanical or electrical discipline, with 1-2 years of relevant experience
Experience with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
Knowledge of MS Office and Google Suite, and with the ability to learn new software applications when required
Experience in a regulated industry with a good understanding of ISO and/or GMP regulations is considered an asset
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STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists—standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research. 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, accessory products, and services. Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 1,800 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, 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’s 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.
The annual salary for this job ranges from:
$70,000.00 - $94,600.00STEMCELL determines an individual’s pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives, the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company policy. In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health benefits, retirement savings, and more.
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