Equipment Specialist (Entry Level)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Equipment Specialist (Entry Level)
Location: 12635 E Montview Blvd, Suite 280, Aurora, CO 80045
Work Model: 100% Onsite (CS Aurora, CO)
Duration: 6 Months (Potential for extension and conversion based on performance and business needs)
Pay Rate: $36/hr W2
Hours: 40 hours per week
Overtime: Not expected
Start Date: ASAP

Job Summary
The Equipment Specialist provides service and support to customers through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of PerkinElmer and/or multi-vendor laboratory equipment. The role involves performing scheduled maintenance, basic repairs, calibration, and documentation while representing PerkinElmer professionally to ensure exceptional customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance at customer sites within established timeframes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor equipment issues; conduct post-maintenance testing and calibration.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation for dispatch, inventory, and service support activities.
• Ensure timely uploads/downloads of data to preserve integrity of service records.
• Educate customers on additional service offerings, consumables, and hardware/software upgrades.
• Maintain and track assigned company assets (tools, equipment, inventory).
• Manage inventory levels and ensure adequate records are maintained.
• Develop and maintain technical and soft skills through ongoing training and certification.
• Provide professional, customer-focused communication during all interactions.
• Complete administrative tasks such as time reporting and LMS trainings.
• Safely travel via air or ground transportation as required for business purposes.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate degree in Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Electronics, Mathematics, Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline (including military experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher.
• Experience in HVAC, refrigeration, or facilities maintenance is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
• Exposure to analytical equipment and/or lab environments.
• Understanding of laboratory safety practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer service focus.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, follow written/verbal instructions, and work safely with electrical, chemical, or biological materials.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking, standing, sitting, and use of hands/arms for handling tools or controls.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, kneel, or crawl.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Requires close and color vision with ability to adjust focus.
• Valid driver's license and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle are required.

Must Haves

• Technical background or mechanical aptitude.
• Tech-savvy and fast learner.
• Adaptable and proactive in problem-solving.

Nice to Haves

• Prior experience in a similar field service or lab maintenance role.
• Lab bench or sample processing experience.
• Background in biotech organizations such as Thermo Fisher, CBRE, or RENOVO.

Interview Process

• 2 Rounds (both virtual) Duration: 30–45 minutes each

Comments for Suppliers:
Please review all business needs thoroughly. Strict IT backgrounds are not required or desired for this role.