Calibration Technician II

About the role

We are seeking a Calibration Technician II to join the Pharmaceutical Calibrations and Instrumentation (PCI) team. The position involves performing calibrations, qualifications, relocations, and maintenance on a variety of instruments in pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory environments. Up to 75% travel is required based on project and client needs.

Responsibilities

• Completes calibrations, maintenance, qualifications, commissioning, and troubleshooting/repairs in a safe, timely, and accurate manner, following PCI and client specific policies and procedures.
• Works to understand client needs and requirements through effective communication and develops client relationships through excellent customer service.
• Maintains a neat and professional PCI work area and projects a professional image at all times.
• Attunes to potential new opportunities for PCI when at a client site or interacting with a client and relays this lead back to Leader/Manager.
• Completes timesheets with correct labor code charges (weekly) and assists other PCI Associates in proper coding of time and expenses.
• Responsible for proper handling and maintenance of PCI and client equipment, including testing and standards equipment.
• Able to identify and report any safety issues at the work site, including educating peers on safety practices.

Requirements

• Two-year degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Electronics, or other related technical field OR equivalent military training and two years of applicable (Metrology, Instrumentation, Calibration) experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Quality System/Pharmaceutical experience is preferred.

Skills

• Traceability, Substitution of Standards, and Test Accuracy and Uncertainty Ratios.
• Pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical instrumentation; as well as manual and computer-based process control loops and systems; understands and applies basic concepts of calibration and requirements including accuracy testing.
• Instrument, equipment, and loop calibrations of various parameters in manufacturing, utilities, and laboratory environments.
• Ability to climb stairs; climb on equipment such as tanks. Moderate to heavy lifting.
• Electrical panel knowledge and electrical safety procedures.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Reliable, confident, eager to learn, and enjoy working with people.
• Able to make independent decisions within defined scope of work, seeks clarification and directions when needed. Must be self-driven and demonstrate ability to work with little direction.

Qualifications

• Expanded understanding of Traceability, Substitution of Standards, and Test Accuracy and Uncertainty Ratios.
• Expanded understanding of calibration concepts and requirements including accuracy testing requirements.
• Able to make independent decisions within defined scope of work, seeks clarification and directions when needed. Must be self-driven and demonstrate ability to work with little direction.
• Basic understanding and application of GMP’s and Life Science Industry regulations.
• Basic understanding and application of instrument, equipment, and loop calibrations of various parameters in manufacturing, utilities, and laboratory environments.
• Basic understanding of calibration concepts and requirements including accuracy testing requirements.