Job Description – Collabera

Contract: North Chicago, Illinois, US

Salary Range: 20.00 - 24.00 | Per Hour

Job Code: 363869

End Date: 2025-08-23

Days Left: 22 days, 0 hours left

Position Details:

Job Title: Lab Technician (Equipment Maintenance)- Onsite

Location: North Chicago, IL 60064

Duration: 06-12+ Months contract (+Potential Extension)

Pay Range: $20-$24/hr

Overview:

The Laboratory Coordinator will develop and administer various laboratory equipment support functions throughout R&D sites.
This position involves serving as liaison among internal personnel as well as external organizations, to aid in equipment selection, purchasing (equipment and services), onboarding, calibration/service/repair, and decommissioning.
These functions will be executed with consideration for laboratory needs, as well as quality and cost effectiveness of internal and external service providers.

Responsibilities:

Interface with vendors, OEM, and internal service organizations to address laboratory equipment service needs.
Assist R&D personnel with selection and purchase of laboratory equipment and services.
Provide administrative support throughout equipment lifecycle (onboarding, maintenance/repair, decommissioning).
Serve as liaison to on-site vendor service personnel.
Receive incoming work request and generate workorders on demand.
Process work orders and contracts within Maximo system to ensure equipment status, service activities, and all cost of ownership expenses are properly documented.
Maintain equipment warranty and service contract data within Maximo system and Access database.
Process service contract renewals, including review of equipment reliability histories, determination of insourcing potential, and overall assessment of cost benefits.
Work with department leadership to develop and refine processes in support of department functions.

Qualifications:

College Degree or equivalent experience. A technical degree (Engineering or Science) is preferred.
Knowledge of basic regulatory requirements, laboratory safety, and GxP.
At least 2+ years of experience with a variety of laboratory equipment, either having served as a lab analyst, lab equipment service provider, or both.
Effective written and oral communication skills capable of accommodating a diverse audience.
Proficient in data entry, analysis, and presentation, particularly within Maximo, Cognos, and SAP environments.
Attention to detail, strong organization and planning skills.
Capable of independently developing creative solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Recruiter

Phone

Niharika Shrivastava

niharika.shrivastava@collabera.com

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