Title: Equipment Management Specialist
Location: Bannockburn, IL 60015
Duration: 06 Months

Shift: 8 Am to 5 PM

This role is 100% On-site

Objectives/Purpose:
The Calibration and Maintenance Lab (CML) is responsible for ensuring client equipment is suitable for its intended use, properly maintained in a good state of repair, and continues to operate in a validated state. CML is responsible for the equipment lifecycle including testing and assessing new technologies, configuring, qualifying, and validating new equipment, evaluating the impact of changes, managing repairs, managing maintenance and calibration, and decommissioning of faulty and expired equipment.
This position is accountable for the repair, preventive maintenance, and calibration of plasma Center equipment, but supports all CML responsibilities, as required.
The Equipment Management Associate owns, executes, and continuously improves the abovementioned CML processes.
They will additionally provide coaching and guidance to key stakeholders including client Centers, Engineering teams, and Quality Operations

Accountabilities
Repair of small equipment (e.g. tube sealers and centrifuges)
Receiving and preparing equipment for:
Repair
Maintenance
Calibration
Decommissioning
Project and New Center Support
Data entry into the asset management system (e.g. CMS)
Supporting growth, improvement initatives, and team projects
Providing necessary support to ensure no equipment related disruptions impact BioLife centerand/or Manufacturing Operations.
Dimensions And Aspects:
Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise
Experience in a regulated industry
Equipment Repair/Mainteannce
Basic computer skills including familiarity with Mircrosoft software (i.e. Outlook and Excel) Leadership
Self-motivated
Strong communication skills (written and oral)
Team oriented
Ability to manage, prioritize and deliver on core responsibilities in a fast paced and dynamic environment

Decision-making and Autonomy
Comfortable making decisions within the sphere of control
Comfortable asking questions and seeking feedback on situations
Ability to identify and propose solutions to problems as they arise
Ability to understand the risks and benefits surrounding decisions Interaction
Customer focus willingness to help, respectful, prompt, and accountable
Partner with Quality Departments, Facilities, Engineering, and Center Operations Innovation
Open to new ideas
Embrace change
Confidence in challenging the status quo
Complexity
Ability to thrive in a dynamic setting
Ability to break down complex situations into executable pieces
Ability to see the big picture and the potential upstream/downstream impact of decisions

Education, Behavioral Competencies And Skills:
Essential: Highschool diploma or GED
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and SharePoint
Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs
Desired: bachelors degree in science or engineering
At least 3 years of experience in a regulated industry
Experience with Equipment maintenance and lifecycle
Understanding of plasma collection business and associated regulations