Loop Check and Control Technician

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Loop Check and Control Technician for a medical laboratory environment to support laboratory instrumentation systems, automation equipment, and control processes. The candidate will be responsible for testing, troubleshooting, calibration verification, signal checking, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and automation systems to ensure accurate and uninterrupted laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform loop checking and functional testing of laboratory instrumentation and automated systems.
• Verify signal communication between laboratory analyzers, sensors, control panels, and monitoring systems.
• Conduct troubleshooting for wiring, communication, sensor, and instrument-related issues.
• Support installation, commissioning, and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment and automation systems.
• Test and validate analog and digital signals used in laboratory devices and monitoring systems.
• Assist in calibration verification and ensure instrument accuracy before operational use.
• Monitor and maintain laboratory environmental control systems including temperature, humidity, and pressure monitoring devices.
• Coordinate with biomedical engineers, laboratory technologists, and maintenance teams during equipment servicing.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and equipment schematics.
• Maintain maintenance logs, calibration records, testing reports, and technical documentation.
• Support integration and connectivity of laboratory instruments with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards, infection control policies, and quality procedures.
• Assist in troubleshooting analyzer communication interfaces and instrument networking issues.
• Participate in preventive and corrective maintenance activities for laboratory automation systems.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of medical laboratory instrumentation and automation systems
• Understanding of biomedical equipment controls and monitoring systems
• Familiarity with laboratory analyzers and diagnostic devices
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, sensor, and communication issues
• Knowledge of calibration and preventive maintenance procedures
• Understanding of analog and digital signal testing
• Familiarity with laboratory environmental monitoring systems
• Good documentation and reporting skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in regulated healthcare environments

Qualification Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in:
• Biomedical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Instrumentation Engineering
• Medical Laboratory Technology (with technical equipment experience)
• Electrical Engineering

Preferred Experience

• Experience in medical laboratories, hospitals, diagnostic centers, or healthcare facilities
• Experience handling laboratory analyzers and biomedical equipment
• Familiarity with laboratory automation systems and LIS connectivity preferred

Common Equipment & Systems Handled

• Hematology Analyzers
• Biochemistry Analyzers
• Immunology & ELISA Systems
• PCR & Molecular Diagnostic Equipment
• Laboratory Automation Systems
• Temperature & Environmental Monitoring Systems
• Centrifuges & Incubators
• Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
• Sensors, Control Panels, and Monitoring Devices

Work Location: In person