Job Description
A cancer diagnosis is something no one wants to hear. Too often, cancer is detected late, once it has spread and treatment options are limited. But cancer can be more effectively treated with an intent to cure if caught in the earlier stages. At Thrive, an Exact Sciences Company, our goal is to transform this outlook: to catch cancer earlier, including several with no screening options today, to improve patient outcomes. We are developing a blood-based test that is designed to be affordable and utilized as part of routine medical care to detect multiple types of cancer at earlier stages. Our approach goes beyond a cancer diagnosis. We are developing a platform that will serve as a resource to help patients and their families maneuver the often confusing and overwhelming path that follows a cancer diagnosis.
At Thrive, we are motivated to change the face of a cancer diagnosis. We challenge the status quo and are willing to think differently. Our curiosity drives us. There are countless questions related to cancer, and we flourish by finding solutions. We know what we do is important, and we take our work seriously. We also have fun. We do our work with vibrant energy, and we laugh out loud at the little things. This is How We Thrive.
The RoleThe Specialist, Laboratory Equipment will be responsible for assisting in managing laboratory equipment at Thrive Earlier Detection, Baltimore MD and activities within the enterprise-wide equipment management system. Assists in the installation, modification, upgrade and maintenance of manufacturing equipment. Maintains current records on equipment manufacturers’ technical notices, upgrades and safety issues. Assists in assessing equipment performance and reliability. Helps implement programs and solutions for increasing uptime and for equipment problems that affect the manufacturing process. Assists in providing technical support to the manufacturing equipment repair and process engineering organizations.Responsibilities· Assists the Supervisor of Laboratory Equipment in daily operations for equipment inventory management and maintenance, and partners with supply chain for equipment procurement· Assists in tracking the records, licenses, inspections, warranties, and service agreements for the organization's equipment and tools in partnership with supply chain· Helps to minimize organizational costs through product standardization and tracking· Assists with the establishment of a system for tracking and trending planned and unplanned equipment maintenance activities· Serving as a contact for equipment-related issues, respond to planned and unplanned maintenance activities· Assists in equipment troubleshooting activities, including Root Cause Analysis and requalification assessment. Complete CAPA’s as needed· Assists in scheduling preventive maintenance work to ensure required schedules and tasks are maintained, planned, and performed in a timely manner· Helps ensure equipment is maintained cost effectively and in accordance with the manufactures recommended practice and that equipment under warranty is managed so as not to invalidate the manufacturer’s warranty· Helps maintain compliance with applicable cGMP regulations, CLIA/CAP standards, and Thrive’s QMS· Identify and suggest initiatives for continuous improvement· Participate in 5S projects to increase efficiency and productivity· Assists Supervisor in any additional tasksQualifications· Experience in managing equipment in a laboratory environment with hig
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