Position Objective: Provide services as a Biomedical Engineer (Biomedical Equipment) in support of the overall functions of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The purpose of this position is to support needs within a team of equipment specialists ensuring reliable and safe bioresearch equipment. Duties and Responsibilities: + Calibrates electronic pipettors, pH sensors, conductivity sensors, pressure sensors and temperature sensors in accordance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards. + Maintain and update master service records for scientific instruments and research services equipment; Inventory and update parts lists and procurement ordering data for scientific and research equipment. + Maintain, test, calibrate and repair a wide variety of veterinary medical and biological research lab equipment, instruments and devices used across the entire RML campus. Primary equipment serviced includes steam sterilization autoclaves, rack washers, tunnel washers, labware washers, drying ovens, bottle fillers, and animal watering systems. 1 + Maintenance and repair may include chemical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum, suction and pressure systems as well as water, steam, air, pressurized gases, and power supplies associated with equipment serviced. + Repair mechanical equipment and mechanical assemblies using gears, shafts, and pulleys. Select proper replacement parts, modification kits, and identify materials, mechanisms, and components from a knowledge of electrical or electronic symbols, color codes, descriptions, and manufacturer's numbers. 2 + Service laboratory instruments such as centrifuges, incubators, cryostats, x-ray film processors, anesthesia vaporizers, analytical balances, plate washers, rockers, cell shakers etc. 3 + Conduct preventive maintenance inspections of scientific and research equipment to determine component condition and operation sequences are within specifications 4 + Inspect Equipment + Work products and documents related to conducting preventive maintenance inspections of scientific and research equipment to determine component condition and operation sequences are within specifications – + Work products and documents related to maintaining, testing, calibrating, and repairing a wide variety of veterinary medical and biological research lab equipment, instruments and devices. Basic Qualifications: + High School Diploma + Skilled in Conventional Shop Equipment + Knowledge and application of mechanical, electrical, and electronic principles and circuitry, the ability to troubleshoot malfunctions. + Skilled to repair and maintain a variety of scientific equipment. + Ability to interpret and apply schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, PID drawings, technical service manuals, and other specifications. + Skilled in the use of electronic test equipment such as voltmeters, multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators. + Ability to use electrical test equipment such as meggers, ohmmeters, test meters; + Skilled in the use of such equipment as micrometers and calipers to detect wear and misalignment of gears, cams, valves, and other mechanical parts; and ability to use seat wrenches, and pressure gauges when working on hydraulic systems. Minimum Qualifications: + Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail. + Excellent analytical and interpersonal, organizational and time management skills. + Strong communication skills, both oral and written. *This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job us at recruiting@gapsi.com . You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned. GAP Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics. This position is contingent upon contract award. **Requisition ID:** 7276