Lab IT Analyst

PerkinElmer • Full-time • New Jersey, United States • 1d ago

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job Title

Lab IT Analyst

Location(s)

Customer Site - NJ

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Lab IT Deskside support individual to provide critical support as part of a dynamic PerkinElmer lab IT service team.

Job Responsibilities:

Implement, monitor, and provide technical support of customer laboratory IT environments, typically integrated with instrumentation
Implement customer specified benchtop computing design and processes
Administer and assures connectivity of customer’s Windows based platform
Support of the operating system, desktop hardware and peripherals, instrument-controlled software, core desktop applications and imagining of computers
Manage On-boarding, retirement, and relocation of equipment
Implement Windows based security, including but not limited to: user / group permissions, file / folder permissions, group policies, local security policies, etc.
Analyze, identify, and implement enhancements, upgrades and/or solutions to improve the overall support of the desktop platform in a timely manner
Ensure adherence to client’s corporate policies through periodic reporting and compliance programs
Act as the technical support contact for instrument vendor
Repair and troubleshoot instrument related computers and escalating issues to the client infrastructure teams
Provide technical support for new system validations and change management efforts
Create and maintain a physical inventory of lab equipment, PC’s, software, and any other information specified by the client
Submit weekly Engineer reports to the team lead by COB on the last business day of the week
Act as client Liaison for software/hardware related inquiries
Participate in client team meetings
Provide support across all PerkinElmer OneSource practices as required
Demonstrate appropriate use of office equipment/software after training
Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.

Critical Skills:

Excellent customer service skills complemented by an ability to listen to and interpret client requests.
Ability to troubleshoot technology issues.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to identify, track and complete tasks for multiple projects under prescribed timeframes.

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma with 2+ years of relevant work experience OR
Associate’s degree in a relevant field

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with technologies including Microsoft OS, networking, remote computing and backup systems.
Experience with scientific instrumentation
Experience in Life Science environment
Experience in a validated environment
Experience working in GxP, ISO, and FDA compliant facilities

Working Environment:

Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.) in laboratory.
Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time
The person needs to occasionally move between labs, corridors, adjoining rooms, and buildings onsite Frequently operate on instruments, objects, tools or controls, which will require regularly bending, squatting, stretching and reaching in order to perform in a service function.
Occasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds (potential for occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds).
Specific vision abilities required by this position include without limitation, the ability to observe details at close range distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in order to perform the essential service functions of this position.
Occasionally operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
Employee may be required to handle hazardous waste according to local, state, and federal regulations. Duties may include identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing and labeling hazardous waste.
Potential risk to lab-based hazards including but not limited to extreme temperature, biological materials, and hazardous chemicals.
May be required to complete Medical Clearance, Respiratory Protection Training, and Fit Testing to wear a respirator as protection against hazards present in the laboratory environment.

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $50,000to $70,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will bedeterminedby factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.