Lab Computing Analyst (Desktop Support with Automation Experience)

Position Title: Lab Computing Analyst (Desktop Support with Automation Experience)
Location: Rensselaer, NY
Type of Assignment: Fulltime  

Job Description:

Job Purpose:
The OneSource Lab Computing IT Service Engineer provides scientific and laboratory services, of manufacturing equipment, chrome skids, and validation/compliance services. This role works seamlessly with and supports the other PerkinElmer practices and divisions within the lab computing environment

Responsibilities:

• Support reliability engineering for production and support equipment
• Provide on the floor operational support as needed
• Support all investigations and audits as needed 
• Provide off-shift and on call support when necessary 
• Responsible for Periodic review of the Automation Systems 
• Responsible for assuring various user levels have appropriate, documented training and authorization for access to engineering managed computer systems 
• Responsible for implementation of compliance initiatives including monitoring of system security procedures and practices, review of audit trails and system logins for compliance 
• Design and implementation support for minor functional and process changes, either smaller projects, remediation activities or capital projects 
• Support future capital projects and assure site automation standards are followed 
• Assist other departments in evaluating historical process/equipment data 
• Author and/or review design documents for projects and process changes 
• Support commissioning/qualification activities as required 
• Responsible for backup/archiving/restoring of Automation configuration and batch  
• Support and troubleshoot Chrome Skid break fix
• Method Management
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Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Candidate must have a BS in engineering. Chemical, Electrical preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant technical experience including (but not limited to); Windows technologies, networking, remote computing and backup systems.
• Experience with virtual machine support
• Experience into Desktop Support.
• Experience with scientific instrumentation
• 2+ years of relevant technical experience including :
• Display excellent interpersonal effectiveness and communication skills (written and oral)
• Ideal candidate must have process automation experience with integrated manufacturing systems and ancillary equipment
• Requires good written, oral communication and presentation skills
• Requires good planning, organizing, time management and team participation skills.
• Experience with Unicorn – GE AKTAs a plus

 
Special skills and Required Experience:

• Excellent customer service skills complimented by an ability to listen to and interpret client requests.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex instrument and technology issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify, track and complete tasks for multiple projects under prescribed timeframes.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices as defined by the Company and/or customer’s site safety code.