Medical Equipment Engineer εργασίες

Role: Full-time, permanent contract

Location: Schimatari, Greece (free company bus provided from Athens & Chalkida)

Work in Shifts: No

Working Hours: Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00

Salary: Competitive + benefits

The Role:

The QC Lab Equipment Coordinator is responsible for the life-cycle management of laboratory equipment used in quality control and analytical services labs including selection, procurement, commissioning, qualification, calibration, CSV, maintenance, troubleshooting and decommissioning activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensures a proper system in place for laboratory equipment life-cycle management.
• Engages and coordinates with external vendors for procurement, maintenance and qualification activities.
• Leads and coordinates equipment qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ) activities in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Ensures all lab equipment are maintained calibrated and validated.
• Ensures and oversees a schedule for lab equipment maintenance, calibration and requalification.
• Reviews qualification and validation protocols and reports including CSV activities.
• Reviews and approves validation protocols, reports, and qualification documents to ensure equipment reliability and accuracy.
• Maintains equipment documentation, including SOPs, calibration logs, and maintenance records, ensuring compliance and readiness for audits and inspections.
• Provides technical expertise to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment issues, minimizing downtime in the labs.
• Serves as the first line of support for equipment issues and coordinates with external vendors for service and repair when necessary.
• Ensure all lab equipment meets regulatory requirements and industry standards, maintaining high standards for quality and compliance.
• Supports the QC team in preparing for regulatory audits by providing necessary documentation and equipment insights.
• Identifies opportunities for enhancing lab equipment efficiency and implement process improvements.
• Stays updated on emerging lab technologies and industry best practices, recommending upgrades or replacements for outdated or inefficient equipment.
• Trains QC analysts and other lab personnel on the correct operation and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Develops and updates training materials, SOPs, and best practices for equipment use and care.

The Person:

• Bachelors or master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, or any relevant field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with laboratory equipment in a pharmaceutical QC environment
• Strong proficiency in handling, troubleshooting, and maintaining analytical instruments (e.g., HPLC, GC, spectrometers); thorough understanding of regulatory compliance and cGMPs.
• In-depth knowledge of equipment qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) and familiarity with pharmaceutical industry regulations and standards.
• Time management and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication

The Rewards:

In return, we offer a competitive salary and rewards package (including free company bus service and private insurance). Not to mention the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in a new and dynamic role within a progressive and expanding business, at an exciting time of growing international reach.

How to Apply:

If you possess the experience, passion and ability to make this role a success then we would like to hear from you. Please click on the 'apply' button to submit your CV / Cover Letter. For more information, you can contact us on: careersgr@accord-healthcare.com

A Bit About Us:

Accord is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical and biosimilars companies in Europe, with one of the largest market footprints of any European generic company, selling medicines in over 80 countries around the world. This year, Accord has delivered the largest portfolio of medicines across Europe. This enables us to deliver vital, affordable medicines to support healthcare professionals to transform patients’ lives worldwide. Accord is agile and inventive in approach, always seeking to improve products and patients' access to them.

Our brand-new European Hub in Greece is custom-built to cater to 27 European markets. Spanning 30,000 square metres across three floors, our Greece site is dedicated to warehousing, distribution, and test and release activities; all designed to the highest standards. As we continue to expand, we are excited to offer you the chance to join us from the ground up and pave your career path at Accord Greece. We are committed to fostering personal and professional growth by investing in tailored training and development programs. If you're ready to take your career to new heights with an inclusive and forward-thinking company, look no further – join us and let's make it even better together!