Calibration Technician III

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better. Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs. With a 170-year history, we have a significant global research, development, manufacturing, and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries.

About the role

Maintain and continuously improve the calibration program for inspection, measuring, and test equipment (IM&TE) across St. Louis facilities. Independently perform calibration and verification activities, coordinate internal and external calibration services, maintain calibration records, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide technical calibration support to Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Service, and other business functions.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform calibration and verification activities for inspection, measuring, and test equipment in accordance with approved procedures, manufacturer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Coordinate internal and external calibration activities to support equipment availability and compliance with established calibration schedules.
• Maintain accurate and complete calibration asset information within the computerized calibration management system.
• Generate, review, maintain, and archive calibration records, certificates, and supporting documentation in accordance with record retention and data integrity requirements.
• Review external calibration certificates for technical accuracy, completeness, traceability, and compliance with company requirements.
• Evaluate and document out-of-tolerance conditions, initiate nonconformance records when required, and support root cause investigations, impact assessments, product or equipment dispositions, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, R&D Engineering, Operations, Quality, Service, Facilities, and external service providers to resolve calibration-related issues.
• Communicate calibration schedules, overdue equipment status, equipment failures, missing assets, and other calibration-related issues to impacted departments.
• Identify and recommend improvements to calibration procedures, work instructions, equipment, and processes to enhance efficiency, compliance, equipment reliability, and data integrity.
• Support internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections by providing calibration records, technical information, and evidence of compliance.
• Support equipment qualification, validation, commissioning, and transfer activities requiring calibrated instrumentation.
• Provide training and mentorship to less-experienced calibration technicians and equipment users on calibration procedures, equipment handling, documentation practices, and applicable quality system requirements.
• Maintain compliance with applicable company procedures and quality system requirements, including ISO 13485, ISO/IEC 17025, FDA Quality Management System Regulation requirements, and Good Documentation Practices.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to support local travel between company facilities and external calibration or metrology service providers, as required.

Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:

• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of four years of experience performing calibration activities and coordinating calibration services with external laboratories.
• Associate degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of two years of related calibration or metrology experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with relevant calibration, metrology, engineering, manufacturing, or quality experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, certification, and relevant experience may be considered.

Skills

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, including the ability to troubleshoot calibration and measurement related issues.
• Proficiency using precision measuring and test equipment, including calipers, micrometers, indicators, torque devices, pressure equipment, multimeters, electrical safety analyzers, and related instrumentation.
• Demonstrated experience independently performing calibration activities in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO/IEC 17025, FDA Quality Management System Regulation requirements, Good Documentation Practices, and measurement traceability principles.
• Experience documenting and investigating out-of-tolerance conditions and supporting nonconformance and corrective-action activities.
• Ability to independently prioritize workload, coordinate external services, and manage multiple calibration schedules and competing priorities.
• Ability to review technical records and calibration certificates for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to train or mentor less-experienced personnel.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to data integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Calibration Technician certification.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering technology, electronics, metrology, quality, manufacturing, or another related technical discipline.
• Experience in a medical-device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, aerospace, or similarly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience using Blue Mountain RAM or a comparable computerized calibration management system.
• Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11 requirements for electronic records and electronic signatures.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections or quality system audits.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement program (select degrees).
• Company holidays and well-being benefits.
• Sick time, floating holidays, and paid vacation.
• Short-term and/or long-term incentives for U.S.-based employees.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Sponsorship for employment visas is not available at this time.