# Acquire, maintain, and repair laboratory equipment and tools.

*/Tasks/Acquire,_maintain,_and_repair_laboratory_equipment_and_tools.*

Acquire, maintain, and repair laboratory equipment and tools.

## Boundary Of Firm

**Outsourced To**:
- [Laboratory Equipment Service Provider](/CompanyTypes/Laboratory_Equipment_Service_Provider)
- [Instrument Calibration Company](/CompanyTypes/Instrument_Calibration_Company)
**Automatability**: assisted
**Routing Summary**:
- Labs keep routine upkeep and minor repair in-house with technicians and equipment specialists.
- Complex repair, calibration, and acquisition of specialized instruments are bought from equipment service and calibration vendors.
- Maintenance scheduling and service-history tracking are automated by a maintenance management system.
**Delivered By Role**:
- [Laboratory Technician](/Tasks/Acquire,_maintain,_and_repair_laboratory_equipment_and_tools./JobTypes/Laboratory_Technician)
- [Biomedical Equipment Technician](/Tasks/Acquire,_maintain,_and_repair_laboratory_equipment_and_tools./JobTypes/Biomedical_Equipment_Technician)
- [Laboratory Manager](/Tasks/Acquire,_maintain,_and_repair_laboratory_equipment_and_tools./JobTypes/Laboratory_Manager)
**Asset Specificity**: specific
**Automated By Action**:
- [Schedule Preventive Maintenance](/Action/Schedule_Preventive_Maintenance)
- [Track Equipment Service History](/Action/Track_Equipment_Service_History)
**Automated By Software**:
- [Computerized Maintenance Management System](/Software/Computerized_Maintenance_Management_System)
- [Laboratory Asset Management System](/Software/Laboratory_Asset_Management_System)
**Delivered By Department**:
- [Laboratory Operations](/Tasks/Acquire,_maintain,_and_repair_laboratory_equipment_and_tools./Departments/Laboratory_Operations)
- [Facilities Maintenance](/Tasks/Acquire,_maintain,_and_repair_laboratory_equipment_and_tools./Departments/Facilities_Maintenance)

## Neighborhood

### Parent

- [Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.](/Activities/Maintain_inventories_of_materials,_equipment,_or_products.) — parent · Activities

### Siblings

- [Maintain stocks of machine parts and machining tools.](/Tasks/Maintain_stocks_of_machine_parts_and_machining_tools.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Inventory and record quantities of materials and finished products, requisitioning additional suppli...](/Tasks/Inventory_and_record_quantities_of_materials_and_finished_products,_requisitioning_additional_suppli...) — siblings · Tasks
- [Maintain inventories of materials.](/Tasks/Maintain_inventories_of_materials.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Maintain parts inventories and order any additional parts needed for repairs.](/Tasks/Maintain_parts_inventories_and_order_any_additional_parts_needed_for_repairs.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Maintain stocks of parts.](/Tasks/Maintain_stocks_of_parts.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Maintain inventories of spare parts for all equipment, requisitioning parts as necessary.](/Tasks/Maintain_inventories_of_spare_parts_for_all_equipment,_requisitioning_parts_as_necessary.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintain...](/Tasks/Inventory_and_requisition_machine_parts,_equipment,_and_other_supplies_so_that_stock_can_be_maintain...) — siblings · Tasks
- [Inventory equipment and supplies, ordering parts and tools as necessary.](/Tasks/Inventory_equipment_and_supplies,_ordering_parts_and_tools_as_necessary.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Collect and store patterns and lumber.](/Tasks/Collect_and_store_patterns_and_lumber.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Inventory supplies received and consumed.](/Tasks/Inventory_supplies_received_and_consumed.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Purchase new or used clothing and accessory items as needed to complete designs.](/Tasks/Purchase_new_or_used_clothing_and_accessory_items_as_needed_to_complete_designs.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Order food for animals, and arrange for its delivery.](/Tasks/Order_food_for_animals,_and_arrange_for_its_delivery.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Maintain stocks of parts used in on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of appliances.](/Tasks/Maintain_stocks_of_parts_used_in_on-site_installation,_maintenance,_and_repair_of_appliances.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Replace depleted supply packages with full packages.](/Tasks/Replace_depleted_supply_packages_with_full_packages.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Maintain supplies of tools, equipment, and materials, and order additional supplies as needed.](/Tasks/Maintain_supplies_of_tools,_equipment,_and_materials,_and_order_additional_supplies_as_needed.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Monitor tool and part inventories and the condition and maintenance of shops to ensure adequate work...](/Tasks/Monitor_tool_and_part_inventories_and_the_condition_and_maintenance_of_shops_to_ensure_adequate_work...) — siblings · Tasks
- [Establish specifications for reproductions and oversee their manufacture or select items from commer...](/Tasks/Establish_specifications_for_reproductions_and_oversee_their_manufacture_or_select_items_from_commer...) — siblings · Tasks
- [Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as necessary.](/Tasks/Monitor_inventory_levels_and_order_supplies_as_necessary.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Maintain inventory of instructional equipment, materials, or aids.](/Tasks/Maintain_inventory_of_instructional_equipment,_materials,_or_aids.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Order and purchase flowers and supplies from wholesalers and growers.](/Tasks/Order_and_purchase_flowers_and_supplies_from_wholesalers_and_growers.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Select or design, and purchase furnishings, art work, and accessories.](/Tasks/Select_or_design,_and_purchase_furnishings,_art_work,_and_accessories.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Select, acquire, store, and issue equipment and other materials as necessary.](/Tasks/Select,_acquire,_store,_and_issue_equipment_and_other_materials_as_necessary.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Maintain tool and spare parts inventories required for repair, installation, or replacement services...](/Tasks/Maintain_tool_and_spare_parts_inventories_required_for_repair,_installation,_or_replacement_services...) — siblings · Tasks
- [Claim missing issues of periodicals and journals.](/Tasks/Claim_missing_issues_of_periodicals_and_journals.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.](/Tasks/Research,_order,_and_maintain_parts_inventory_for_services_and_repairs.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Monitor inventory levels on a regular basis, ordering or requesting additional supplies, as necessar...](/Tasks/Monitor_inventory_levels_on_a_regular_basis,_ordering_or_requesting_additional_supplies,_as_necessar...) — siblings · Tasks
- [Authorize release of fuel cell parts, components, or subsystems for production.](/Tasks/Authorize_release_of_fuel_cell_parts,_components,_or_subsystems_for_production.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Purchase and maintain equipment to support research projects.](/Tasks/Purchase_and_maintain_equipment_to_support_research_projects.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Select, order, and maintain materials and supplies for teaching and research, such as textbooks, che...](/Tasks/Select,_order,_and_maintain_materials_and_supplies_for_teaching_and_research,_such_as_textbooks,_che...) — siblings · Tasks
- [Maintain props, products, or mannequins, inspecting them for imperfections, doing touch-ups, cleanin...](/Tasks/Maintain_props,_products,_or_mannequins,_inspecting_them_for_imperfections,_doing_touch-ups,_cleanin...) — siblings · Tasks
- [Store, pack, and maintain inventory records of props, products, or display items.](/Tasks/Store,_pack,_and_maintain_inventory_records_of_props,_products,_or_display_items.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Maintain inventories of robotic production supplies, such as sensors or cables.](/Tasks/Maintain_inventories_of_robotic_production_supplies,_such_as_sensors_or_cables.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Issue clothing, tools, and other authorized items to inmates.](/Tasks/Issue_clothing,_tools,_and_other_authorized_items_to_inmates.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Restock teaching materials or supplies.](/Tasks/Restock_teaching_materials_or_supplies.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Keep up-to-date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging err...](/Tasks/Keep_up-to-date_records_of_circulation_and_materials,_maintain_inventory,_and_correct_cataloging_err...) — siblings · Tasks
- [Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.](/Tasks/Requisition_and_stock_teaching_materials_and_supplies.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Type, file, and duplicate materials.](/Tasks/Type,_file,_and_duplicate_materials.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Requisition or purchase supplies, such as insecticides, machine parts or lubricants, or tools.](/Tasks/Requisition_or_purchase_supplies,_such_as_insecticides,_machine_parts_or_lubricants,_or_tools.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Issue equipment, such as farm implements, machinery, ladders, or containers to workers, and collect ...](/Tasks/Issue_equipment,_such_as_farm_implements,_machinery,_ladders,_or_containers_to_workers,_and_collect_...) — siblings · Tasks
- [Maintain inventory, ordering materials as required.](/Tasks/Maintain_inventory,_ordering_materials_as_required.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Provide assistance to librarians in the maintenance of collections of books, periodicals, magazines,...](/Tasks/Provide_assistance_to_librarians_in_the_maintenance_of_collections_of_books,_periodicals,_magazines,...) — siblings · Tasks
- [Stock and sort product for packaging or filling machine operation, and replenish packaging supplies,...](/Tasks/Stock_and_sort_product_for_packaging_or_filling_machine_operation,_and_replenish_packaging_supplies,...) — siblings · Tasks
- [Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies.](/Tasks/Maintain_inventories_of_audio_and_videotapes_and_related_supplies.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Requisition and issue equipment and supplies.](/Tasks/Requisition_and_issue_equipment_and_supplies.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Select and assemble books, materials, supplies, and equipment for training, courses, or projects.](/Tasks/Select_and_assemble_books,_materials,_supplies,_and_equipment_for_training,_courses,_or_projects.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Select, acquire, and maintain programs, music, films, and other needed materials and obtain legal cl...](/Tasks/Select,_acquire,_and_maintain_programs,_music,_films,_and_other_needed_materials_and_obtain_legal_cl...) — siblings · Tasks
- [Maintain a supply of packing materials.](/Tasks/Maintain_a_supply_of_packing_materials.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Maintain an inventory of materials.](/Tasks/Maintain_an_inventory_of_materials.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Maintain inventory of spare parts.](/Tasks/Maintain_inventory_of_spare_parts.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Acquire, or arrange for acquisition of, specimens or graphics required to complete exhibits.](/Tasks/Acquire,_or_arrange_for_acquisition_of,_specimens_or_graphics_required_to_complete_exhibits.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Select and purchase lumber and hardware necessary for set construction.](/Tasks/Select_and_purchase_lumber_and_hardware_necessary_for_set_construction.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Perform general office duties, such as scheduling appointments, keeping books, and ordering supplies...](/Tasks/Perform_general_office_duties,_such_as_scheduling_appointments,_keeping_books,_and_ordering_supplies...) — siblings · Tasks
- [Inventory and requisition or order supplies, parts, materials, and equipment.](/Tasks/Inventory_and_requisition_or_order_supplies,_parts,_materials,_and_equipment.) — siblings · Tasks
- [Maintain Class Equipment Inventory](/Tasks/Maintain_Class_Equipment_Inventory) — siblings · Tasks
- [Place Wholesale Flower Orders](/Tasks/Place_Wholesale_Flower_Orders) — siblings · Tasks
- [Placing Standing Orders With Flower Wholesalers](/Tasks/Placing_Standing_Orders_With_Flower_Wholesalers) — siblings · Tasks

### Who does this

- [Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary](/Occupations/Career%2FTechnical_Education_Teachers,_Postsecondary) — performs · Occupations

### Problems this exposes

- [out-of-service equipment not flagged, so researchers waste runs on drifting instruments](/Problems/out-of-service_equipment_not_flagged,_so_researchers_waste_runs_on_drifting_instruments) — exposes problem · Problems
- [reagent/consumable reorder triggered reactively after a bench runs dry](/Problems/reagent%2Fconsumable_reorder_triggered_reactively_after_a_bench_runs_dry) — exposes problem · Problems
- [preventive-maintenance logs scattered per-instrument with no consolidated service history](/Problems/preventive-maintenance_logs_scattered_per-instrument_with_no_consolidated_service_history) — exposes problem · Problems
- [instrument calibration schedules (pipettes, balances, centrifuges) slip past due-dates undetected](/Problems/instrument_calibration_schedules_(pipettes,_balances,_centrifuges)_slip_past_due-dates_undetected) — exposes problem · Problems
- [warranty and vendor service-contract terms buried, missing covered repairs](/Problems/warranty_and_vendor_service-contract_terms_buried,_missing_covered_repairs) — exposes problem · Problems
- [spare-parts inventory for repairs untracked, stalling fixes awaiting back-ordered components](/Problems/spare-parts_inventory_for_repairs_untracked,_stalling_fixes_awaiting_back-ordered_components) — exposes problem · Problems

### Automated by

- [Laboratory Asset Management System](/Software/Laboratory_Asset_Management_System) — automated by · Software
- [Computerized Maintenance Management System](/Software/Computerized_Maintenance_Management_System) — automated by · Software
- [Track Equipment Service History](/Action/Track_Equipment_Service_History) — automated by · Action
- [Schedule Preventive Maintenance](/Action/Schedule_Preventive_Maintenance) — automated by · Action

### Outsourced to

- [Instrument Calibration Company](/CompanyTypes/Instrument_Calibration_Company) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Laboratory Equipment Service Provider](/CompanyTypes/Laboratory_Equipment_Service_Provider) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes

### Delivered by

- [Laboratory Manager](/JobTypes/Laboratory_Manager) — delivered by · JobTypes
- [Biomedical Equipment Technician](/JobTypes/Biomedical_Equipment_Technician) — delivered by · JobTypes
- [Laboratory Technician](/JobTypes/Laboratory_Technician) — delivered by · JobTypes
- [Facilities Maintenance](/Departments/Facilities_Maintenance) — delivered by · Departments
- [Laboratory Operations](/Departments/Laboratory_Operations) — delivered by · Departments