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Charm Sciences

Food safety and water quality diagnostics

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/24/2026
$28.32 - $42.50/hr
Senior
Lawrence, MA, USA
In PersonLives within 30 miles of Charm Sciences; travel between facilities may be required.
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least five years of experience in the field or trade school/vocational training is required.
  • Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing troubleshooting skills are required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Must live within 30 miles of Charm Sciences due to rotational on-call assignments.
  • A valid driver's license is required due to on-call assignments and travel between facilities.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to push, pull, carry, or maneuver heavier items with additional manpower or appropriate devices.
  • Must be able to traverse the facility, carry and climb ladders, work from heights, crawl under equipment, and use trade tools with dexterity.
  • Must be able to function in extreme hot and cold weather, including freezers and outdoor work conditions.
  • Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods at a bench or computer.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure the operation of production machinery and equipment, including temperature- and humidity-controlled equipment, by following operations manuals and manufacturer's instructions.
  • Facilitate the operation, maintenance, and repair of purified/RODI water systems.
  • Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
  • Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
  • Remove defective parts by dismantling devices with hand and power tools, examining their form, and determining cause and effect; follow lockout/tagout procedures as needed.
  • Control downtime by informing employees of routine preventive maintenance techniques and repairs in process and their expected completion time.
  • Navigate and manage the preventive work order system.
  • Maintain a working cell phone to ensure consistent communication during regular working hours unless a company device is provided.
  • Perform snow removal and/or property maintenance as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety rules is preferred.
  • Familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures is preferred.
  • Skill with Microsoft Office and Outlook is preferred.
  • Attention to detail and multitasking skills are preferred.

About the company

Charm Sciences develops diagnostic tests and equipment for food safety, water quality, and environmental monitoring to help protect consumers, manufacturers, and global brands. Its products include tests and instruments that detect contaminants, contaminants in foods and waters, and environmental hazards, enabling users to monitor safety and quality across the supply chain. The company differentiates itself by offering a broad, integrated set of solutions across multiple safety domains and by serving a global customer base, rather than focusing on a single niche. The goal is to support safer products and compliant operations for food producers, beverage and water utilities, and environmental programs worldwide.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lawrence, Kansas

Founded

1978

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What believers are saying

  • 2026 launched Charm EZ Protect+ adds incubate-and-read automation for antibiotic testing.
  • The Fumonisin pet-food strip expands Charm into higher-margin specialty feed workflows.
  • SpaceX and NASA swab use strengthens credibility for regulated, high-stakes sampling.

What critics are saying

  • Charm depends on recurring USDA-FGIS and AOAC renewals; one failure blocks launches.
  • Neogen, 3M, and Thermo Fisher can bundle cheaper diagnostics and displace Charm shelves.
  • If one flagship mycotoxin assay loses approval or adoption, Charm's core revenue cracks.

What makes Charm Sciences unique

  • Charm combines rapid test strips with readers and software, including eBacMap integration.
  • Its ROSA and Peel Plate portfolio spans mycotoxins, sanitation, and microbial testing.
  • USDA-FGIS renewals and AOAC PTM approvals validate Charm's regulated, field-ready workflow.

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