Quest Diagnostics · 22 hours ago
Biomedical Engineer Specialist
Lewisville, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expQuest Diagnostics is a leading provider of laboratory services, and they are seeking a Biomedical Engineer Specialist to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment. The specialist will be responsible for calibration, repair, and preventive maintenance of complex laboratory instrumentation to support continuous operations.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsInformation ServicesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
The Biomedical Specialist is responsible for the operation, calibration, preventive maintenance and repair of all equipment in the laboratory. The Biomedical Specialist will:
Ensure instrumentation is up and functioning at all times to achieve production goals. In the Kansas BU this includes all 3 businesses
Work closely with Biomedical Management coordinating departmental priorities, budgeting, setting goals and evaluating progress toward achieving department objectives
Determine priority of equipment repair or maintenance
Requisition all parts and materials as necessary in a cost efficient manner
Train junior BMET’s on higher echelon repairs
Understand and assist in the proper operation of the facility DI water system
Complexity and Size:
24 Olympus analyzers, including (15) 5400s, (5) 5200s and (4) 640s
The 5200s are no longer supported by Olympus. The Biomedical Specialist must maintain the operation of these instruments through cannibalizing parts from out of service instruments
Support equipment needs for 60,000 reqs/nt for the 3 businesses
Record Keeping - The Biomedical Specialist will maintain accurate and detailed records on all laboratory instrumentation to include service/repair reports, calibrations, preventive maintenance and current operational status of equipment
The Biomedical Specialist will submit status reports to the Biomedical Supervisor on a regular schedule, as requested by the Biomedical Manager
Safety - The Biomedical Specialist will adhere to all company and accepted industry electrical, electronic and biological safety procedures while performing job duties
Vendors - The Biomedical Specialist will coordinate shipment of vendor parts and act as a liaison to other service engineers or reps. Work with the vendors to attend all advanced Biomedical training courses
Interpersonal Skills/Communication - The Biomedical Specialist is expected to:
Interact professionally and courteously with all levels of laboratory personnel when servicing and/or maintaining equipment
Inform Managers/Supervisors of equipment needs, impact on daily production and time parameters for completion of repair/service
Attendance and Punctuality - This position requires prompt and regular daily attendance as well as being on call at all times
The Biomedical Specialist must be able to work independently, establish priorities and manage multiple projects
The incumbent will complete all job expectations as outlined by the biomedical manager. This will be incorporated in the regular performance appraisal as they are reviewed
The Biomedical Specialist will respond to the needs and requests of clients and Quest Diagnostics management and staff in a professional and expedient manner. The Biomedical Specialist is expected to observe all compliance policies and safety policies and procedures, as directed by Quest Diagnostics, Inc. or safety matters included in other special training
Qualification
Required
Minimum eight years of proven successful service experience on complex laboratory or hospital instrumentation
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics) or a closely related field
Extensive knowledge of chemistry, hematology, GCMS, or similar instrumentation
Excellent problem solving skills, independent thinker
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills
Manual dexterity adequate to handle small tools requiring intricate manipulations of small pieces in confined areas
Must be able to differentiate between color coded wires and interpret visual readouts. Must pass color blindness screening
Must be able to react to auditory warnings and messages
Will be required to lift up to 50 pounds
Will require prolonged period of standings in addition to bending, stooping, reaching & squatting
Benefits
Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
Best-in-class well-being programs
Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
HealthyMINDS mental health program
Vacation and Health/Flex Time
6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
FinFit financial coaching and services
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
Employee stock purchase plan
Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
Flexible Spending Accounts
Annual incentive plans
Matching gifts program
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Career advancement opportunities
And so much more!
Company
Quest Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics is a clinical laboratory that offers diagnostic testing, services, and information.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.6B2024-08-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.85B
2023-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $750M
1996-12-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Davis
Chief Executive Officer and President
Cecilia McKenney
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
2026-01-09
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