Calibration Technician

Job Summary

The Calibration Technician I is to provide technical expertise in all aspects of laboratory equipment, facilities, buildings, and supporting systems. The technician is responsible for following all regulatory requirements, maintenance/calibration procedures, common safe mechanical guidelines and good housekeeping practices while performing their duties. The technician will give technical advice, recommendations, and support to other departments.

Essential Duties

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate all laboratory equipment.
• Aid in the evaluation and recommendation of new equipment.
• Aid in equipment and procedure validations.
• Understand calibration and maintenance requirements and write procedures as needed.
• Promptly file all calibration paperwork and ensure LMS is updated.
• Complete assigned monthly calibrations, on time.
• Monitor and respond to the Environmental Monitoring System (EMS).
• Program and install monitoring probes for EMS.
• Record OOR’s as required.
• Perform mapping of chambers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Regulatory Compliance

• Know and follow applicable regulatory requirements (GMP, GLP, ISO, etc.).
• Know and follow company policies and procedures.
• Complete required training on time.

Competencies of this position

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Computer experience, Microsoft Office suites, EMS, etc.
• Impeccable filing and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to write easy-to-follow instructions.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Work and communicate with management and audit teams in a professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Professionalism

• Attend work regularly and reliably.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office and laboratory environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, keyboards, computer mouse, telephones, photocopiers, projectors, and file cabinets.
• Typically works in an office environment but may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting.
• May occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.
• Will climb ladders and work off elevated surfaces on an occasional basis during each shift.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel during the business day.
• Some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis and assist in moving heavy equipment, etc.
• More than 75% of time spent walking, lifting, or working on equipment.
• The remaining time spent at a desk.

Education And Experience Requirements

• A.S. OR High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years calibration experience