Instrument Engineer Salary in Philadelphia, PA

The Field Service Engineer will be responsible for:Install, commission, and maintain analytical instruments on customer sites in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements.Provide technical support to customers, either by phone, email, or on-site visits, to troubleshoot and resolve issues with our products.Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all service activities, including service reports, customer feedback, and spare parts inventory.Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, and product development to ensure customer needs are met and new product features are properly communicated.Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of our products and their applications, as well as keep up-to-date with the latest technological advances in the industry.Participate in training sessions and seminars to maintain and expand your technical knowledge and skills.Adhere to company safety policies and procedures and promote a safe work environment.A much more in depth job description will be provided upon application and consideration. Please submit your resume for consideration within 48 hours. Relevant candidates can expect to hear back within 48 hours of submissionMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The successful Field Service Engineer will have:Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related field experience At least 3 years of experience in field service, installation, and/or technical support of electronicsStrong technical skills in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining analytical instruments such as chromatography systems, mass spectrometers, or other analytical instrumentation.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain technical concepts to customers of varying technical backgrounds.Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong customer-focused attitude.

Duties: Develop and manage the quality design and build procedures that are needed for a high-performance PET instrument.Define scope of quality design problems in a structured way: define the engineering problem with principal investigators and identifying key issues to develop procedures to implement mechanical components into the system.Deliver a consolidated quality design: creating well-defined procedures and system options; choose the optimal architecture, leveraging existing technology, establishment of milestones to implement components. Ensure good and up to date documentation of the architecture and implementation; use methods & tools for a structured approach. Drive the accepted implementation of quality design; explain methods and convince other members of the team of the chosen approach.Perform validation and verification; work with other members of the team, including physicists and hardware engineers, to test the implementation of quality design procedures. Participate in the definition of System Requirements Specification, writes the functional requirement and specification for features, makes sure it is reviewed and approved. Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree and 5 to 7 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.Mac OS X, iOS, LinuxExperience with nuclear medicine imaging, PET technologyExperience with electrical and hydraulic systemsExperience with industry standards for mechanical design and control processesExperience with quality and regulatory product development of medical equipment Experience with engineering change management controls and writing QMS SOPsTeam skills - will work with multi-disciplinary group of physicists, engineers, and physicians Reference Number: 40-29049 Salary Grade: 028 Employment Type: Exempt Org: RA-Radiology Special Requirements: Job Family: I-Technical/Professional Research

Duties: Design, develop and manage the hardware components that are needed for a high-performance PET instrument.Define scope of systems architecture and problems in a structured way: define the engineering problem with principal investigators and identifying key issues to develop mechanical components and implement into the system.Deliver a consolidated engineering design: creating well-defined mechanical components and system options; choose the optimal architecture, leveraging existing technology, establishment of milestones to implement components. Ensure good and up to date documentation of the architecture and implementation; use methods & tools for a structured approach. Drive the accepted implementation of mechanical design; explain methods and convince other members of the team of the chosen approach.Perform validation and verification; work with other members of the team, including physicists and hardware engineers, to test the implementation of mechanical components. Participate in the definition of System Requirements Specification, writes the functional requirement and specification for features, makes sure it is reviewed and approved. Qualifications: A Master's degree and 5 to 7 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.Design tools, e.g., AutoCAD, InventorMac OS X, iOS, LinuxExperience with nuclear medicine imaging, PET technologyExperience with data acquisition and computing hardwareExperience with electrical and hydraulic systemsExperience with industry standards for mechanical design and control processesLeadership skills - will help build an engineering teamTeam skills - will work with multi-disciplinary group of physicists, engineers, and physicians Reference Number: 40-29050 Salary Grade: 029 Employment Type: Exempt Org: RA-Radiology Special Requirements: Job Family: I-Technical/Professional Research

Company DescriptionEurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.Job DescriptionThe Field Service Engineer is responsible for verifying proper functioning, shipping and receiving, quality control, and writing test files for instrumentation. This position requires travelling on short notice and providing exceptional technical support to customers including installation, troubleshooting, testing, and repairing issues with hardware, software, or reagents.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesReceive, QC and prepare instruments for shipmentVerify proper functioning of instrumentsVerify proper functioning of test kit systems on instrumentsWrite test files using different software systemsProvide technical assistance to customers for hardware, software, and reagents via telephone and in-person communicationRecognize and communicate product issues, complaints, improvements, and resolutionsDocument call contacts and assist with technical training of customersInstall diagnostics instruments into customer laboratoriesTest reagents in customer laboratories on new and existing diagnostics instrumentationTrain customersProvide on-site troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenanceAssist customers with meeting their regulatory and verification requirementsPresent product & technical informationNon-Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesMaintain cleanliness of laboratory and equipment as neededAssist with kit assembly when neededQualificationsEducation/ExperienceBachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field and at least 3 years previous work experience in a similar engineering position, or an equivalent combination of education and experiencePrevious experience working with customers and working remotelyPrevious diagnostic instrumentation experience preferredComputer SkillsProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookTest DesignerInternet Explorer, Chrome, or FirefoxMust be willing and able to learn other software programs as neededKnowledge, Skills and Other AbilitiesGeneral Laboratory knowledge (use of equipment; pipetting; personal safety; general lab practices)Technical knowledge of Immunochemistry & ELISA testingKnowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations (cGMP) and International Standards (ISO) pertaining to medical devicesAbility to communicate technical information and problems with customers and co-workersAbility to learn new & existing instrumentation and software technologyMaintain systems for tracking proper functioning of tests and equipment, software versions, and test file versionsAbility to manually run testsDiplomacy and tact in resolving issues with co-workers and customers, specifically lab technicians and department managersAbility to travel on short notice for periods of up to one weekMust be able to coordinate own travel arrangement when traveling to customer sitesEvaluate software and determine causes of malfunctionsGeneral technical and customer assistanceRecord data, make computations, analyze results, and write reportsCalibrate test equipment and determine causes of equipment malfunctionsCertificate and LicensesMust maintain a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving recordReasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Math AbilityAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. May needs to apply advances mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Must be able to determine test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques.Language AbilityMust have the ability to perform all of the following in English:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manualsAbility to write reports and business correspondenceMust be able to effectively present technical information and respond to questions from customers, and other employees of the organizationEquipmentGeneral Laboratory Equipment (pipettes, scientific balances, volumetric glassware, etc.)Incubators, shakers, spectrophotometer, data loggers, laboratory freezers and refrigeratorsGold Standard Diagnostics' proprietary equipmentComputers, printers, and faxesPhysical Demands & Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to stand for long periods of time; sit; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; talk; hear; and smell. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and may be required to lift up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job included close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus as well as see color.In this position, the employee will be required to work in a team environment where the noise level is usually moderate. The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, blood borne pathogens, and human serum. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold (non-weather). The employee will be required to handle human specimens (whole blood, serum, plasma, urine, etc.) and may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.Additional InformationWhat we offer:Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysSalary Range: - $65k-$85kEurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

University OverviewThe University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.Posted Job TitleResearch Specialist A (Center for Cellular Immunotherapy)Job Profile TitleResearch Specialist AJob Description SummaryThis position will be a member of Dr Carl June's lab in the exciting and dynamic field of engineered immune therapeutics, translating research discoveries into clinical trials. This position's duties will be involved in performing in vitro molecular and immunological assays and in vivo animal model evaluations, working directly with senior researchers.This position is contingent upon funding.Job DescriptionPreparation of tumor cells and engineered immune therapies for in vivo mouse experiments, documenting their characteristics and functional quality.Assist in proof of principle and validation experiments involving cell culture work, co-culture functional assays, flow cytometric analysis and realtime functional analysis.Assist in monitoring and collecting datasets associated with animal studies, e.g., health monitoring and weights, tumor growth (caliper, bioimaging), and bleeds.Maintenance of instruments and use.Documentation, assist in data analysis and preparing presentations.Perform additional duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of hands on laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.Experience in Immunology and Molecular Technology is desired.An ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic individual wanting to be involved, with a curious and analytical mind desiring to make an impact in the exciting field of immunotherapy.Job Location - City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolPerelman School of MedicinePay Range$36,368.00 - $50,000.00 Annual RateSalary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.Special Requirements Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.University BenefitsHealth, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

Research Specialist A (Center for Cellular Immunotherapy)University OverviewThe University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.Posted Job TitleResearch Specialist A (Center for Cellular Immunotherapy)Job Profile TitleResearch Specialist AJob Description SummaryThis position will be a member of Dr Carl June's lab in the exciting and dynamic field of engineered immune therapeutics, translating research discoveries into clinical trials. This position's duties will be involved in performing in vitro molecular and immunological assays and in vivo animal model evaluations, working directly with senior researchers.This position is contingent upon funding.Job DescriptionPreparation of tumor cells and engineered immune therapies for in vivo mouse experiments, documenting their characteristics and functional quality.Assist in proof of principle and validation experiments involving cell culture work, co-culture functional assays, flow cytometric analysis and realtime functional analysis.Assist in monitoring and collecting datasets associated with animal studies, e.g., health monitoring and weights, tumor growth (caliper, bioimaging), and bleeds.Maintenance of instruments and use.Documentation, assist in data analysis and preparing presentations.Perform additional duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of hands on laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.Experience in Immunology and Molecular Technology is desired.An ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic individual wanting to be involved, with a curious and analytical mind desiring to make an impact in the exciting field of immunotherapy.Job Location - City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolPerelman School of MedicinePay Range$36,368.00 - $50,000.00 Annual RateSalary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.Special Requirements Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.University BenefitsHealth, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.​To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Smilow-Center-for-Translational/Research-Specialist-A--Center-for-Cellular-Immunotherapy-_JR00089041-2Copyright ©2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-a3e55ff179c22143aad4e7b6a6cc9a61