Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesEquipment Management-Serve as the department's primary resource for equipment management and maintenance activities.-Oversee the inventory, functionality, and lifecycle management of all laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: -Blood product storage equipment (refrigerators, freezers, platelet incubators, and agitators)-Testing and analytical instrumentationo* Component manufacturing and processing equipmento* Irradiation, thawing, and transport equipmento* Temperature monitoring and alarm systems-Maintain an accurate and up-to-date equipment inventory and equipment management database.-Ensure all equipment records, service documentation, and maintenance logs are current, complete, and readily available for inspection. Preventive Maintenance and Repairs-Perform, coordinate, and document routine preventive maintenance activities according to manufacturer specifications and laboratory policies.-Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs with internal departments, biomedical engineering, facilities, and external vendors.-Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for preventative actions to minimize downtime.-Verify proper equipment operation following maintenance, repairs, upgrades, or service activities.