CareerPlanSign in

HPLC On-Site Maintenance Engineer

Reading, GBR💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-18 → 2026-09-26

Core

On-site maintenance of laboratory instrumentation, with a strong emphasis on HPLC and UHPLC systems, ensuring equipment fit for purpose across Manufacturing and R&D laboratories.

Role type

On-site maintenance engineer (HPLC/UHPLC)

Builds

Reliable laboratory equipment uptime for Life Sciences manufacturing and R&D

Domain

Life Sciences / Analytical Chromatography

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

HPLC and UHPLC repair, mechanical/electrical engineering, asset management software, calibration documentation, spare parts inventory management, troubleshooting, SOP development, IQ/OQ/PQ support

Preferred skills

ISO 17025 awareness, chromatography instrumentation experience (Buchi, Mass Spec), COSHH/PUWER risk assessment knowledge, electronic measurement and statistics

Technologies

HPLC, UHPLC, Buchi, Amino Acid Analysers, Mass Spec, asset management systems

Responsibilities

Perform routine and reactive maintenance on HPLC/UHPLC and general lab equipment; plan and schedule maintenance to minimize downtime; maintain accurate service records and calibration documentation; manage spare parts inventories and procurement; support installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment; analyze equipment performance trends and implement process improvements.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

Sourced via workday · Listed on CareerPlan, which tracks 70,000+ jobs from 20+ sources.