Senior Technician Job Description
Senior technician
provides expert technical knowledge of LIMS and the ability to troubleshoot issues or problems.
Senior Technician Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective senior technician job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included senior technician job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Maintaining normal operation of all facility related mechanical equipment systems
Preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and calibration including, but not limited to, HVAC, centrifugal and reciprocating chillers, water distribution systems
Following current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and good business practices (G)
Design high availability data warehouse, operate and maintain database architectures and other software related to database administration
Plan and document backup and recovery procedures and ensure automated procedures, storage, and archiving are functioning correctly
Conduct periodic review of existing database design patterns in partnership with Enterprise Database Engineer (e.g., cluster configuration, storage layouts, database replication, partitioning, snapshotting, ) and update them to ensure alignment with current requirements Russell's overall strategic direction for database services
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) may be required for some projects
To develop and deliver Preventive Maintenance programs
To install, maintain, and troubleshoot all site systems including power distribution, automated material handling equipment, conveyance, packaging machines, labeling machines, HVAC and all other operational equipment
Preferably with experience working on PLC's and PLC programs, ability to troubleshoot ladder logic, components (CPU back plains, I/O boards, counters, modules, and devices) and communications modules (Ethernet)
Senior Technician Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Senior Technician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: HVAC, ESD, WCI, MIF, A.S.E, MBG, CCNA, MRC, BOC, ABC
Education for Senior Technician
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the senior technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Technical, Associates, Engineering, Education, Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Biology, Electronics, Biochemistry
Skills for Senior Technician
Desired skills for senior technician include:
Technical theory
NATO responsibilities and organization
BioSafety Handling
HIPPA Regulations and LIMS are
Right-To-Know
Scientific empirical procedures
Jobs outside area of responsibility
Document archive
VPN connectivity and ability to troubleshoot issues
Statistical Process Control methodologies & systems
Desired experience for senior technician includes:
Basic English and Mandarin, and fluent Cantonese
Candidates with more experience will be considered as Senior Technician, working experience in hospitality industry would be an advantage
They must have recent, first-hand experience supporting customer architecture and component development efforts
They should be available for travel, and should be able to work additional hours to meet mission requirements
Must be able to operate powered industrial trucks, booms, scissor lifts
To act as an ambassador for safety within the team and to promote safe working across the site
Senior Technician Examples
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Senior Technician Job Description
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Our company is looking for a senior technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for senior technician
- Following established guidelines, train technical staff and students in technical procedures and in the use of equipment in relation to characterisation of Alzheimer’s disease susceptibility genes through tissue culture and molecular biology techniques
- Set up experimental systems and research apparatus, assisting students and staff in the use and construction of equipment and apparatus, and with tests and experiments, within the overall research programme and under the direction of the post-doctoral researcher, to include stem cell culture and automated preparation of DNA samples for genotyping/sequencing using liquid handling robots
- Operate, maintain, service, adjust, test and repair complex equipment and apparatus, in particular, in relation to stem cell culture and DNA/RNA extraction from human blood/saliva samples, associated quality control measures
- Participate in the development, modification and construction of special equipment and apparatus for stem cell culture and use of human tissue in genetic research
- Maintain accurate records and perform detailed analysis on stem cell cultures and DNA/RNA extraction/quality control data, such as quantification, including responsibility for maintaining catalogues of human tissues including blood
- Support the team in the implementation of new procedures and systems
- To work collaboratively with other staff within the research team
- Follow established and specially adapted procedures
- Participate in Special Teams including Safety, HSE, Housekeeping
- Regularly monitor train defects and failures in traffic and liaise with the customer
Qualifications for senior technician
- Normally requires a high school diploma and 4-6 years related industry experience or an
- Learn all manufacturing operations and maintenance
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, interpret/comprehend/follow workplace and technical documentation-equipment manuals, blueprints, diagrams, electrical schematics, operator manuals, work instructions, SOPs
- Good PC Skills, including use of e-mail, attaching documents to e-mail required
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (5S, Kanban, continuous improvement, performance indicators)
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (5S, Kanban, continuous improvement, performance indicators, etc)
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Our company is hiring for a senior technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for senior technician
- Participates in adoption of new technologies and processes to achieve greater efficiency
- Develop future drive line components within the manufacturing processes
- Develop process including work holding and other manufacturing process requirements
- Simultaneous engineering of advanced drive line components
- Collaborate on 5 year plan of assets deployment
- Create subject matter expert role for a new product technology
- Facilitate departmental meetings, may assist in the coordination of other scheduled meetings and in absence of management, attends meetings on his/her behalf
- Execute complex technical protocols for processing, storage and retrieval of human samples
- Coordinate and communicate with team members to ensure efficient delivery, receipt and processing of samples (within specified time frame)
- Provide detailed records on processes conducted and contribute to Maintenance of database records
Qualifications for senior technician
- Knowledgeable of laboratory safety issues relevant to work
- Basic knowledge of how to operate and maintain instruments relevant to job, and understand theory behind operation of the instrumentation
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills that will promote effective communication between customers and internal management
- 7 plus years of manufacturing experience, Specifically in grinding or manufacturing of bearings
- High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution or Technical school graduate (electronics, electrical or mechanical)
- Minimum of two years related experience in a contract manufacturing environment
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of senior technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for senior technician
- Performs production database activities to ensure error free maintenance
- Participates in resolution of database problems within appropriate timeframes
- Effectively performs database analysis and setup in quality assurance and production environments for new products and product enhancements
- Assists in the development and implementation process for estimating work efforts, establishing target dates and communicating work status for projects
- Assists in the development and implementation process for updating input mechanisms to support new products and enhancements
- Develops, tracks and communicates statistical reporting for department
- Provides status reports to manager in a timely manner
- Communicates with Manager and Supervisor (Director of Pilot Plant Operations) and other colleagues to report routine events
- Work with contractors and vendors as needed for equipment and facility improvements, maintenance, operational adjustments, calibration
- To set up and maintain murine xenograft experiments involving the analysis of the anti-cancer agents
Qualifications for senior technician
- Ability to work exposed to heat, sunlight, rain, and cold
- Daylight and nighttime hours as required
- Knowledge and interest in semiconductor (Micro-controllers, Flash memory, RF) test methods
- Interpersonal and communication skills, and leadership
- Advanced computer skills, including familiarity with personal computer hardware and network systems
- Ability to work well with co-workers and volunteers and visitors
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of senior technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for senior technician
- Ensure all Codes of Practice and Standard Operation Procedures are understood and adhered to
- Supervise and implement instrumentation installations
- Sound knowledge of Safety Systems, Regulations and Standards with a high regard to safety and a excellent safety record
- National Diploma – N6 (Instrumentation) with a minimum of 5 years experience
- Computer literacy in Microsoft and Ellipse software packages
- Should have sound working knowledge of AC & DC drives
- PLC Programming (S7)
- SCADA Systems (Wincc)
- IT (Including Communications)
- Networking such as Ethernet, RIO & Device-net
Qualifications for senior technician
- Relevant Tetra Pak electro-mechanical training certificates an asset
- Other combinations of experience and education may be substituted
- Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical equipment
- Preferred background in electro mechanical hardware design and development
- Basic understanding of telecommunications and IBM processing
- Familiarity with basic office tools
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a senior technician. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for senior technician
- Walk customers through problem-solving processes
- Train preparation
- Monitoring the performance of the train while in operation
- Attending to and rectifying any defects as they arise
- Servicing the train between outward and return journeys
- Disposal of the train at the end of each operation and attend to any defects
- Carrying out maintenance examinations
- Fault finding and repairs
- Servicing all kitchen and gas equipment
- Liaising with depot and contract maintenance staff as required
Qualifications for senior technician
- Highly proficient and experienced user of AutoCAD Civil 3D to produce high quality technical drawings and details within a live project environment
- Extensive 3D modelling experience on a variety of infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of civil engineering and associated best practices
- A keen eye for detail and a careful and accurate approach
- Must be self-motivated and pro-active and demonstrate ability to see things through to the end
- Ability to be resourceful and work both independently and as part of high-performing team