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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Molecular Devices, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Join Molecular Devices and help drive scientific discovery for life science customers in academia, biotech, pharma, and government. Our automated and AI-enabled technology empowers researchers to tackle complex questions and gain deep insights, accelerating the development of safer, more effective therapeutics. As part of our team—rooted in collaboration, authenticity, and innovation—you’ll ultimately contribute to groundbreaking science that enhances lives globally and shapes a healthier future for all.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Service Depot Technician is responsible for providing high-quality in-house repair, maintenance and calibration activities on our Multimode Plate Reader platforms and test, repair and recertification of Multimode Validation plates. The successful candidate will be a results-driven individual with passion for customer satisfaction and who is excited to be part of a new team.  The candidate demonstrates excellent troubleshooting and meticulous documentation skills in an ISO 9001 environment. Interaction with cross-functional team members is essential, including Service, Product Development, Operations and the Customer.

This position reports to the Service Manager Depot & Training and is part of the European Service team located in Salzburg; Austria and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform in-house repair, maintenance and calibration activities to agreed service levels on the Molecular Devices range of Multimode Plate Readers. Will include exposure to multiple disciplines including electrical, electronic, fluidics, mechanical and optical technologies.

• Documentation and administration of the functional processes and procedures relating to these duties, utilising CRM database.

• Maintain adequate service part stocking levels to support repair duties.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Basic level of education in electrical / electronics / mechatronics and proven, hands-on mechanical aptitude

• Excellent mechanical and systems troubleshooting skills and attention to detail, with high quality standards adopted at all times

• Test, troubleshoot, repair and recertify Multi Mode Validation Plates following procedures and protocols. Operate and perform calibration on plate reader instruments following procedures and protocols. Meticulous documentation and verification of all test results.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to travel overnight, within territory or other Europe locations, as and when required by the business.

• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 20kg.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Working in a highly organised manner with ability to coordinate multiple priorities within demanding and tight timescales

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Molecular Devices, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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