Lab Tech III

Details for the position are as follows:

• 6-month contract to start
• Location:
  
  North Chicago, IL 60064
• Rate: $25-30 an hour
• Hours:
  
  M-F / 8AM-5PM with some start and end time flexibility

• The Laboratory Coordinator will develop and administer various laboratory equipment support functions throughout Client R&D sites. This position involves serving as liaison among internal Client 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.
• 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 work orders on demand.
• Process work orders and contracts within IBM 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 in sourcing potential, and overall assessment of cost benefits.

• College Degree or equivalent experience. A technical degree (Engineering or Science) is preferred.
• Some laboratory equipment background