Lab Equipment Support Specialist at Lonza Inc. in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

Today, Lonza is one of the world’s largest healthcare manufacturing organizations operating across five continents. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Lonza Pharma & Biotech has an opening for a Lab Equipment Support Specialist Tampa, FL location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the installation, validation, calibration, and routine maintenance of laboratory instruments such as HPLCs, mass spectrometers, dissolution baths, and other laboratory and analytical laboratory equipment. 


• Assist in development and implementation of routine maintenance and calibration program to ensure optimal performance and reliability of equipment.


• Oversee equipment service providers and adherence to company procedures.


• Ensure all laboratory equipment adheres to relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.


• Support regulatory audits and inspections related to laboratory equipment compliance.


• Ensure proper documentation within quality management system when applicable.  


• Maintain detailed and accurate records following GDP principles for equipment specifications, service histories, calibration results, and maintenance activities.


• Generate and manage equipment SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and ensure they are regularly reviewed and updated.


• Conduct training sessions for laboratory personnel on proper operation, maintenance procedures, and safe practices related to laboratory equipment. 


• Serve as the point of contact for troubleshooting equipment issues and provide timely support to ensure minimal disruption in laboratory operations.


• Identify, diagnose, and resolve technical issues with laboratory equipment through hands on troubleshooting or coordination with external service providers.


• Analyze equipment performance data to proactively address potential issues and enhance laboratory efficiency.


• Work closely with research and development, quality assurance, and production teams to assess equipment needs for ongoing and future projects. 


• Collaborate with management to identify and source new equipment and supplies, evaluating vendors based on quality, cost, and service


• Identify opportunities for process improvements and equipment upgrades; participate in projects for optimizing laboratory operations. 


• Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend advancements in laboratory equipment and best practices.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field


• 3+ years of experience in laboratory equipment management, preferably in the pharmaceutical or life science industry.


• Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and techniques, as well as maintenance, calibration, and regulatory compliance within a GXP environment. 


• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS); SAP Preferred


• Experience with Waters Empower Software (preferred)


• Experience with LIMS software (preferred)

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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