Equipment Engineering Technician

Caris Life Sciences transforms cancer care and advances medicine through precision science and AI. We ask ourselves each day, "What would I do if this patient were my mom?" If you are passionate about meaningful work and want to impact lives beyond yourself, Caris is the place for you.

The Equipment Engineering Technician installs, maintains, and repairs laboratory equipment, performs routine checks, and troubleshoots technical issues to ensure optimal performance and safety. The role also supports company-wide regulatory compliance and manages the laboratory’s calibration and maintenance program.

• Maintain compliance to all applicable regulatory requirements (CLIA, NYS, CAP, ISO, FDA, IVDD, etc.) regarding laboratory instrumentation calibration and maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to achieve defined business objectives.
• Manage company records in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Coordinate with approved vendors and laboratory staff to arrange equipment calibrations, preventative maintenance, and repairs.
• Perform equipment repairs, calibrations, and preventative maintenance as required.
• Use problem‑solving skills to identify, solve problems, or improve processes.
• Author, review, revise, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the QMS.
• Participate in internal and external audits, including audit preparation, answering questions, and providing documentation to auditors.
• Train new hires and other team members on analyst job functions.
• Manage equipment projects such as SOP revisions, implementation of new processes, and management of the pipette program.

• Three years of experience working in a regulated environment (CAP, CLIA, NYS, FDA, ISO, etc.) or a bachelor’s degree in a biological science, engineering, or similar field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and general internet usage for business.

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in a quality role within a regulated laboratory environment.
• A certification by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a laboratory (next‑generation sequencing or related field) or quality assurance role is preferred.

• Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and/or laboratory equipment.
• Employee must be able to use standard office equipment.
• While the majority of work is performed in a desk/office environment, employee may be required to spend time in the laboratory and may have exposure to high noise levels, fumes, and biohazardous materials.
• Employee must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time.

• All job‑specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.

• This position requires periodic travel and some evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Individual must successfully complete a pre‑employment process, which includes a criminal background check, drug screening, credit check (applicable for certain positions), and reference verification.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.