Engineer Operations Lab In-Charge

Job Description

Summary

This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the PCS-MS modality laboratory in Bangalore. This role ensures that lab facilities and equipment are consistently functional, accessible, and compliant with regulatory standards. By leveraging lean methodologies, the role drives continuous improvement initiatives aimed at maximizing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and eliminating waste.

GE Healthcare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to improve lives in the moments that matter. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.

Roles and Responsibilities Lab Operations & Maintenance

• Oversee daily lab activities and ensure smooth functioning.
• Ensure all lab equipment is properly calibrated, labelled and maintained.
• Plan and manage preventive maintenance and repair schedules.
• Gather equipment needs and forecast demand and coordinate with suppliers accordingly.
• Drive and adapt AI for productivity improvement and quality enhancement.

Quality Assurance & Control

• Establish and enforce equipment quality standards in line with GEHC QMS procedures.
• Participate in audits and conduct regular equipment inspections to ensure compliance.
• Support both internal and external audits with relevant documentation and data.
• Investigate and resolve equipment-related quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions and equipment quality records.
• Perform routine calibrations and verify calibration certificates for accuracy and maintain them for future reference.

Safety, Compliance & Documentation

• Implement and monitor safety protocols in accordance with regulatory and JFWTC EHS (environment health and safety) standards.
• Conduct safety audits and risk assessments.
• Maintain detailed documentation of safety procedures and lab incidents.

Calibration & Maintenance Oversight

• Ensure timely calibration and maintenance of critical lab equipment.
• Maintain an accurate master list of equipment and related records (calibration certificates, service logs, scrap details, performance reports).
• Coordinate with vendors and maintenance teams for servicing and upgrades.

Inventory & Procurement

• Manage inventory of lab equipment, cables, hardware, and accessories.
• Handle procurement and vendor coordination for lab supplies.
• Track stock levels, usage, and maintain records of purchases, invoices, and audit documentation.

Support & Coordination

• Assist engineers with device/simulator requirements for design and testing, including networking products.
• Train new engineers, interns, and contractors on equipment usage.
• Collaborate with other GEHC departments on joint projects.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain logs of all equipment status (working, non-working, out-of-service) with appropriate labelling.
• Collaborate closely with QA, RA, LSD, and Technical Leads to ensure effective resolution of Non-Conformances (NC), CAPA, and Left-Right Look activities with appropriate documentation.
• Work with logistics team on sending equipment to testing houses with gate pass and receivables with appropriate documentation and approvals.
• Prepare reports on lab operations, maintenance activities, and safety compliance.
• Audit Trails & Documentation: support traceability and meet regulations through AI on FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and ISO 17025.

Continual Improvement

• Analyze equipment performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Work with engineering and operations teams to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Lead initiatives to reduce downtime and optimize equipment lifecycle management.
• Drive AI for routine Task Automation: automate sample tracking, inventory updates, report generation, and compliance check.

Training & Support

• Conduct training sessions on equipment handling, safety protocols, and quality standards.
• Provide technical support for equipment-related quality concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a lab environment, including at least 3 years in actively involved in lab in charge role.
• Strong understanding of lab safety and 1000 equipment handling experience.
• Proficient in inventory and documentation management tools.
• Experience with GEHC QMS (Quality Management system) procedure and work instruction.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues with lab equipment.
• Knowledge on Patient monitoring products and medical simulators.
• Hands-on work experience on closure of Non-Conformance (NC) and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action).
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Familiarity with lab management tools and accessories.

Inclusion and Diversity

GE Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership always with unyielding integrity.

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything youd expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and youll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

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Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
• Locations: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, 560066

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