Equipment Specialist - Montréal, Canada - adMare BioInnovations

adMare BioInnovations

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Montréal, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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About adMare BioInnovations:

With a strong track record of globally competitive scientific discovery, Canadian life sciences is primed to lead the world.

To make this a reality, adMare BioInnovations uses its scientific and commercial expertise, specialized R&D infrastructure, and seed capital to build strong life sciences companies, robust ecosystems, and industry-ready talent.

We re-invest our returns into the Canadian industry to ensure its long-term sustainability.

Our 29 portfolio companies have attracted more than $2.3 billion of risk capital, have a combined value of over $4 billion, and employ more than 1000 Canadians.

Our Innovation Centres are home to 35+ biotech companies, contract research organizations, and specialized commercialization support organizations.

The adMare Academy has trained more than 500 alumni - 94% of whom are now working to build our life sciences industry.

Job Summary:

The Equipment Specialist will be responsible for the MTL equipment maintenance program. This includes equipment maintenance, liaising and managing the relationship with external vendors/suppliers relating to equipment.

This position will report to the Senior Director of Operations & Innovation Center and will be based in Montreal, QC.

Responsibilities:

Conducts maintenance, repair, and calibration on shared & adMare's own equipment.
Records and maintains data within the equipment management program including the master inventory, equipment information records, installation and maintenance records, service histories, costs and terms of maintenance contracts.
Schedules manufacturer equipment maintenance activities with vendors and supervises work.
Evaluate/Review service contracts and internalize service for instrumentation currently covered by contract through conducting applicable research to determine feasibility and degree of difficulty
Develop routine protocols for instrument verification and performance qualification
Assists equipment data integration with UpKeep, QReserve & other equipment related softwares
Defines, documents, and conducts routine maintenance for laboratory systems (point of use) such as purified lab water, autoclaves, and robotic systems.
Maintains parts inventory
Assist end users with operational training when required
Responsible for coordination with Building Operations to ensure facilities are appropriately prepared prior to equipment arrival or relocation and integrates critical monitoring systems as necessary.
Writes equipment operating procedures.
Trains users in routine verification procedures.
Receives, unpacks and commissions new equipment.

Qualifications and Experience:

A BSc in Mechanical Engineering, precision instrumentation engineering, or a related discipline and a minimum 5 years of recent, directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Biotech or pharmaceutical experience an asset.
Metrology an asset.
Customer focused.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
Good knowledge of MS Office.
Working knowledge of applicable Health and Safety Regulations an asset.
Fully bilingual in English and French

Position Base Salary Range:
$56,200- $84,300

The base salary is just one part of the total rewards package at adMare.

In addition, the package includes an annual performance bonus, matched RRSP contributions, a broad spectrum of wellness programs including paid resources, training and professional support, generous vacation and paid time off, maternity leave top-up, and several other offerings to meet the unique needs of our diverse talent.

We are committed to growing our talented team and their potential to drive innovative novel therapeutics.

We provide a community where team members can thrive working in a multidisciplinary environment, explore new ways of thinking, and expand their capabilities through the array of development programs we offer our entire team.

adMare is fully committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion; and to making them an integral part of our organizational strategy - a commitment that is not just about words but is about specific actions to create a barrier-free, respectful, and welcoming working environment wherein everyone feels welcomed, supported, included, valued, and empowered to succeed.

We are also proud to be an early adopter of the Government of Canada's 50-30 Challenge to achieve meaningful and substantive improvements in workplace diversity and inclusion at all levels of the organization, including positions of influence and senior leadership.

At adMare we are driven by our vision and united by our shared values of Courage, Collaboration, Objectivity, Judgment, Excellence, and Reach.

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