Laboratory Technician

We're Hiring: Lab Technician | The Illuminate Group | Tampa, FL | Full-Time, In-Office

Job Title:
Lab Technician

Location:
8405 Benjamin Rd Suite F, Tampa, FL 33634

Company:
TheIlluminate Group

Workplace Type:
Full-Time | In-Office

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Position Summary

The Laboratory Technician (Instrumentation) is responsible for operating, calibrating, and maintaining analytical and thermal instruments used in research, development, and quality testing. This role ensures accurate and reliable data generation through precise instrument operation, adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), and proactive troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Instrument Operation & Maintenance

• Operate laboratory instrumentation such as data loggers, thermocouples, temperature mapping systems, freezers, stability chambers, refrigerators, and thermal qualification sensors.
• Set up, calibrate, and verify equipment (e.g., temperature probes, pressure transducers, RH sensors) according to internal SOPs and calibration schedules.
• Perform daily system checks, cleaning, and functional verifications to maintain instrument readiness.
• Maintain detailed equipment logbooks, calibration certificates, and service records in compliance with company quality systems.

2. Testing & Data Collection

• Conduct testing and data acquisition using laboratory instrumentation and software (e.g., validation/mapping software, data acquisition systems).
• Prepare test setups for temperature mapping, equipment qualification, and performance verification studies.
• Assist in environmental monitoring, temperature distribution studies, and cold-chain packaging validation.
• Download, verify, and archive test data in accordance with data integrity standards (ALCOA+ principles).

3. Quality, Compliance, and Safety

• Follow Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Documentation Practice (GDP), and all applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., ICH, WHO, FDA, EU GMP).
• Support investigations for instrument deviations, calibration out-of-tolerance events, and non-conformances.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and safety compliance, including chemical handling, PPE use, and waste disposal procedures.
• Participate in internal audits and support corrective/preventive action (CAPA) implementation.

4. Technical Support & Continuous Improvement

• Provide technical support to engineers and scientists during validation, qualification, and research activities.
• Assist in method development, data trend analysis, and validation summary report preparation.
• Suggest improvements to calibration and preventive maintenance schedules to enhance instrument reliability.
• Support training of new personnel on proper instrument operation and data handling procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

Education
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Physics, Engineering Technology, or related scientific field.

Experience
1–3 years in laboratory or industrial environment with hands-on experience in analytical or thermal instrumentation.

Technical Skills
Familiarity with calibration standards, temperature mapping systems (e.g., Ellab, Vaisala, Kaye, or equivalent), and data acquisition software. Basic knowledge of sensors, transducers, and signal conditioning.

Regulatory Knowledge
Understanding of GMP, GLP, ICH Q1A(R2), and validation requirements for laboratory equipment.

Soft Skills
Detail-oriented, organized, capable of independent troubleshooting and accurate documentation. Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Performance Indicators

• Equipment uptime and calibration compliance rate
• Accuracy and completeness of test records
• Timeliness in executing test plans and reporting results