I and C Supervisor – Medical Laboratory Facility

The Mid-Level I&C Supervisor is responsible for managing and executing instrumentation and control system operations that support the performance, compliance, and reliability of medical laboratory environments. This role supervises a team of technicians and ensures calibration, maintenance, and integration of all lab-critical instrumentation with facility control systems (e.g., BMS, EMS, SCADA). The role demands strong technical knowledge in regulatory compliance (GMP, GLP, CLIA/CAP) and experience in supporting life science laboratory infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate activities related to installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of:

  • Temperature, humidity, and pressure sensors

  • Flow, pH, and conductivity transmitters

  • Room differential pressure monitoring systems

  • Alarm and safety interlocks connected to BMS/SCADA/EMS

• Lead instrumentation support for lab equipment and critical utilities (HVAC, RO/DI water, refrigeration, compressed gases).

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance schedules and documentation compliance.

• Maintain calibration traceability in accordance with ISO 17025, GMP, and healthcare lab regulations (e.g., NABL, CLIA, CAP).

• Interface with quality, validation, and laboratory operations teams to coordinate instrumentation activities.

• Support change control and deviation investigations for instrumentation-related issues.

• Train and mentor junior technicians and ensure adherence to EHS and biosafety protocols.

• Assist with automation upgrades, BMS/SCADA integration, and sensor network expansions.

Key Focus Areas:

1. Instrumentation System Performance

   • Ensure accurate, reliable measurements for controlled environments and utilities critical to clinical diagnostics.

2. Regulatory and Audit Readiness

   • Maintain compliance with documentation standards for GLP, GMP, CLIA, and ISO 17025 through meticulous recordkeeping and traceability.

3. Automation and System Integration

   • Oversee sensor-to-system integration (BMS, SCADA, EMS), focusing on alarm accuracy, real-time data acquisition, and system response.

4. Team Supervision & Skill Development

   • Manage and guide a team of 3–6 technicians; conduct technical reviews and ensure SOP adherence.

5. Calibration & Maintenance Strategy

   • Lead the planning and execution of preventive calibration schedules; minimize downtime and improve system reliability.

6. Cross-functional Collaboration

   • Work with lab managers, quality teams, and IT/OT personnel for seamless lab instrumentation support.

Qualifications:

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s or Diploma in Instrumentation, Electronics, Biomedical, or Mechatronics Engineering

• Experience:

  • 5–7 years in instrumentation and control systems, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or lead technician role in a regulated laboratory environment

• Certifications (Preferred):

  • GMP/GLP Compliance

  • OSHA or EHS Safety Training

  • SCADA/BMS System Training (e.g., Siemens, Honeywell, Schneider)

  • ISO 17025 or NABL calibration system understanding

Technical Skills:

• Strong experience in:

  • SCADA, BMS, EMS, and PLC systems

  • Digital calibration systems and tools

  • CMMS platforms for work order and asset management

  • Troubleshooting of instrumentation on utility and environmental systems