Full time By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting‑edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide. This position is eligible to receive a target annual cash bonus based on individual and company performance, in accordance with company policy.
Please note that we use Artificial Intelligence to assist with note‑taking during interviews. As a Senior Equipment Technician - Life Sciences Manufacturing, you will manage and perform preventative maintenance and repair malfunctioning existing/new manufacturing equipment and support the setup and maintenance of an equipment database/asset management system. You will manage and document work orders, respond to equipment requests, and complete routine inspections on equipment.
To effectively meet these objectives, you will be responsible for independently managing prioritization of your work orders and calendar of routine tasks. Coordinate and/or perform timely diagnosis/calibration/verification/repair of production equipment (including jigs, pipettes, centrifuges, water purification systems, refrigerators, analyzers etc.) internally or with external testing laboratories or contractors Perform internal calibration/IQOQPQ and troubleshooting issues of in-house analyzers of moderate complexity in a timely manner Perform troubleshooting/minor repairs and/or coordinate for the repairs of malfunctioning facilities equipment including HVAC systems, air filtration units, generators,
etc and determine root cause of failures and implement corrective actions Collaborate with manufacturing/process engineers to establish PM strategies and protocol and/or troubleshoot equipment problems and develop solutions and identify opportunities for equipment upgrades and improvements Set up and maintain equipment database and/or life science asset management system; create and maintain equipment-related key performance indicators (KPIs) metrics and track progress over time Provide technical support and lead the training of internal staff on new and existing equipment ensure personnel are following applicable procedure and standards Follow guidelines and comply with all company safety, quality, and training procedures and regulations Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience, Technical/Associate degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or Undergraduate degree with 1+ year of relevant experience Prior experience with biotechnology equipment is strongly preferred Expertise in complex equipment troubleshooting,
problem solving and strong mechanical aptitude Ability to work effectively with computers and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other software tools Experience with setting up and maintaining equipment databases and life science asset management systems Proactive in resolving issues, self‑motivated and take initiative in driving continuous improvements Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and optical systems Knowledge of lean manufacturing a plus Ability to work flexible/extended hours (evenings/weekends) as needed We offer competitive insurance perks including: medical; dental; long‑term disability; and personal accident and travel. We invest in our employee’s financial futures through a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (Group RRSP) and a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) option.
We empower our employees to develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or take part in any other stage of the recruitment process, please contact
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📌 Senior Equipment Technician - Life Sciences Manufacturing (Toronto)
🏢 Bio-techne
📍 Toronto