Job description

Bio Laboratory Equipment Technician
So many of us have had personal experience with the devastation diseases such as cancer and Parkinson’s bring to individuals, to families and to hope itself. Van Andel Institute (VAI), a nonprofit biomedical research and science education institute located in the heart of Grand Rapids, MI’s vibrant Medical Mile, has a mission is to find what causes disease and to translating those discoveries into therapeutic solutions that conquer illness and enhance lives.
VAI is currently seeking to hire a Bio Laboratory Equipment Technician. In this role, you will responsible for performing corrective and preventative maintenance activities, troubleshooting, and repairs of laboratory/research equipment in order to maintain the uninterrupted operation of the Institute’s Research. If you are looking to provide world-class support to world-class research and education, we would love to hear from you.
Your Key Responsibilities in this role will include the following:

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities on Institute laboratory/research equipment in accordance with all regulatory and licensing standards.
• Follow blueprints, design specifications, and manufacturers’ instructions to conduct Preventative and Corrective work orders on laboratory/research equipment.
• Work with other departments to ensure that all incoming laboratory/research equipment is inventoried, tested and inspected.
• Conduct in-service educational programs regarding the safe operation of laboratory/research equipment and systems.
• Perform the administrative components of parts inventory management including product ordering, shipping and receiving, inventory control, and audit.
• Maintain technical documentation of laboratory/research equipment, systems, processes, and procedures.

What you’ll like most about working in the Maintenance Department:

• Joining a hardworking, improvement focused, dynamic team of professionals in supporting disease research.

To be a successful member of our team, we will measure you on the following areas:

• Attitude of Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Professionalism
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

The skills you will be required to have in this role:

• Associates degree in biomedical equipment technology, electronics or equivalent education and/or experience in electronics or technology related field.
• Minimum of 1-3 years biomedical/electronics technician experience required.
• Ability to lift, reach, carry, and transport packages and supplies.
• Active pursuit or completion of AAMI Certification preferred.

The skills we are willing to train you on:

• Maximo, BMS
• RO/DI systems, bulk sterilizers

COMPENSATION and BENEFITS
All full-time employees of Van Andel Institute are eligible for benefits, effective Day One! The hourly rate you can expect in this role is based on your experience and skills, however, we are targeting $20 – 21.50/hour.

YOUR NEXT STEPS!
If you are a person who has demonstrated success in these areas, we would love to have a conversation with you! The first step in beginning this conversation is to APPLY NOW! https://bit.ly/3bspTay
In addition to your resume, provide a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this role and how this position aligns with your goals.
If you have any difficulty uploading your application or any questions, please email Megan Doerr at Megan.Doerr@vai.org.

At Van Andel Institute, the health and safety of our people is our number one priority. As a condition of employment at Van Andel Institute, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. “Full vaccination” is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered.
VAI is committed to achieving excellence through increasing diversity. We actively encourage applications from women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.
Van Andel Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer.
As Van Andel Institute is a drug and alcohol-free employer, all prospective new employees undergo a urinalysis/drug test as part of our pre-employment process. This is a 7-panel drug screen and it includes testing for Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, PCP, Barbiturates, and Benzodiazepines.

About Grand Rapids, MI
Van Andel Research Institute is located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. A remarkable combination of a cosmopolitan atmosphere and small-town warmth, Grand Rapids is known for its philanthropic and sustainability-driven community. It’s fun affordable and family friendly.
Located on the banks of the Grand River, Grand Rapids offers all the big-city excitement you'd expect from a million-resident metropolis, featuring hundreds of restaurants and nightspots, theatres, museums, sports and concerts. The safe and clean downtown is surrounded by an eclectic mix of walk-able neighborhoods and natural areas.

With a medical and life sciences industry boom, strong entrepreneurial activity, dedication to green building and living, and innovative employers, Grand Rapids' diverse economy continues to grow, offering endless career opportunities.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $21.50 per hour

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