Instrument Readiness Specialist II

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When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services. Job Title Instrument Readiness Specialist II Location(s) Customer Site - MA Job Description PerkinElmer is seeking an experienced Instrument Readiness Specialist II to provide dedicated operational, technical, and readiness support for advanced imaging, automation, and laboratory instrumentation at a customer research site. This role is responsible for ensuring that key laboratory systems remain operational, calibrated, stocked, compliant, and inspection-ready to support high-content imaging, live-cell analysis, and automated workflows. The specialist will serve as a primary point of contact for instrument readiness activities related to PerkinElmer imagers (Operetta CLS), Molecular Devices high-content imaging systems, Incucyte live-cell imaging platforms, plate washers, and laboratory automation systems. The role also supports chemical and consumable management, buffer and reagent preparation, vendor coordination, Lab IT interactions, and user training. This position operates within the PerkinElmer OneSource Instrument management Services organization and works closely with Customer scientists, Lab IT, facilities, and external vendors to ensure uninterrupted laboratory operations and optimal instrument performance. Job Responsibilities Maintain operational readiness of high-content and live-cell imaging platforms, including PerkinElmer Operetta CLS imagers, Molecular Devices high-content imaging systems, and Incucyte live-cell imaging instruments, ensuring systems are calibrated, functional, and available for use. Perform and coordinate routine and monthly instrument calibrations, including Incucyte live-cell imaging calibration activities, in accordance with manufacturer and Customer requirements. Support operation, readiness, and basic troubleshooting of plate washers ( BlueCat Bio), ensuring systems are cleaned, maintained, and supplied with appropriate buffers and reagents. Operate and support laboratory automation and robotic systems, including routine startup, shutdown, monitoring, and coordination of issue resolution. Manage chemical inventory and consumables associated with the cellular imaging laboratory using min/max inventory principles, ensuring adequate stock levels and uninterrupted laboratory operations. Prepare buffers and reagents associated with the cellular imaging laboratory as required , performing minimal preparation activities in accordance with approved protocols and safety procedures. Coordinate instrument scheduling and cell imaging with all end users via OneSource platform scheduling calendar . Manage antibody inventories (approximately 5-10 antibodies), including tracking usage, maintaining storage conditions, and coordinating purchasing activities through Customer-approved procurement systems. Maintain plates and other basic laboratory consumables in coordination with Customer laboratory staff to support imaging and automation workflows. Assist with equipment readiness and maintenance for additional laboratory systems such as incubators and water baths as scope expands. Coordinate and support vendor-led repairs, preventative maintenance (PM), and service visits, including escorting vendors, documenting activities, and verifying completion of work. Interface with Lab IT teams to support software updates, patches, and system connectivity for imaging platforms and related instrumentation. Support Customer and PerkinElmer training activities, including onboarding users to imaging systems, automation workflows, and readiness procedures. Maintain accurate documentation of instrument status, calibrations, maintenance activities, deviations, and readiness metrics in Customer-approved systems. Communicate routinely with Customer stakeholders regarding instrument availability, issues, planned maintenance, and readiness risks. Ensure all activities are performed in compliance with Customer SOPs, safety standards, quality requirements, and data integrity expectations. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. Critical Skills Strong technical aptitude with laboratory instrumentation, particularly imaging and automated systems. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple instruments and priorities simultaneously. Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and reporting. Ability to work ind

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