Senior Calibration Technician

Job Description

Join the Pharmaceutical Calibrations and Instrumentation (PCI) team! We are seeking a Senior Calibration Technician that can perform calibration and maintenance on process and analytical instrumentation onsite at our client pharmaceutical facilities in Michigan and surrounding states if needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and supervises calibrations, qualifications, and PMs with accurate and timely GxP documentation, ensuring all Team members follow PCI or client specific policies and procedures, and in a safe manner.
• Provides guidance, direction and effective solutions to clients and PCI technical resources.
• Upholds, mentors, and is a role model to other PCI Associates on the PCI philosophy and values through honesty, integrity, self-motivation, teamwork, pride and commitment.
• Identifies and executes tasks that enhance the ability of PCI to provide an 'added value' service for clients and provides guidance and direction on technical issues.
• Works closely with clients to evaluate, demonstrate, and initiate value-added solutions and services.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge and application of instrument, equipment, and loop calibrations of various parameters in manufacturing, utilities, and laboratory environments.
• Exceptional Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) skills.
• Navigates and utilizes MAS500 Pivot Table and project KPI module to support team leaders and project managers effectively manage LUR & project expenses.
• Develops and updates PCI Policies and Procedures, understands and interprets Government Regulations and instrumentation/calibration principles and provides training and guidance to Tech I and Tech II resources.
• Assists clients with development and revision of policies and procedures as necessary.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills with clients and coworkers.
• Thorough electrical panel knowledge and safety practices.
• Excellent negotiation skills with direct identification, development, and implementation of negotiation policies and processes in accordance with PCI objectives.
• Develops negotiation strategy on complex issues.
• Significant ability to effectively influence and guide others.
• Understands the business case and has an appreciation of financial issues and profit and loss implications.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail while keeping strategic company goals in focus.
• PiCI Trained Mentor. Sought after by technical staff for advice in technical or proposal issues, diplomacy, and ethical practices.
• Active in PCI onboarding process. Provides both on the job and specialized technical training.
• Strong applied and working knowledge of FDA; GMP; GLP; compliance and NIST traceability.
• Expert knowledge of test equipment and capabilities such as tolerance requirements and 4:1 TAR.
• Actively involved with an external professional organization (ISPE, ASQ, PDA, etc.). External certification preferred (ISA, ASQ, etc.).

Qualifications

For Senior Calibration Technician:

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

Skills

• Expert knowledge and application of instrument, equipment, and loop calibrations of various parameters in manufacturing, utilities, and laboratory environments.
• Exceptional Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) skills.
• Navigates and utilizes MAS500 Pivot Table and project KPI module to support team leaders and project managers effectively manage LUR & project expenses.
• Develops and updates PCI Policies and Procedures, understands and interprets Government Regulations and instrumentation/calibration principles and provides training and guidance to Tech I and Tech II resources.
• Assists clients with development and revision of policies and procedures as necessary.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills with clients and coworkers.
• Thorough electrical panel knowledge and safety practices.
• Excellent negotiation skills with direct identification, development, and implementation of negotiation policies and processes in accordance with PCI objectives.
• Develops negotiation strategy on complex issues.
• Significant ability to effectively influence and guide others.
• Understands the business case and has an appreciation of financial issues and profit and loss implications.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail while keeping strategic company goals in focus.
• PiCI Trained Mentor. Sought after by technical staff for advice in technical or proposal issues, diplomacy, and ethical practices.
• Active in PCI onboarding process. Provides both on the job and specialized technical training.
• Strong applied and working knowledge of FDA; GMP; GLP; compliance and NIST traceability.
• Expert knowledge of test equipment and capabilities such as tolerance requirements and 4:1 TAR.
• Actively involved with an external professional organization (ISPE, ASQ, PDA, etc.). External certification preferred (ISA, ASQ, etc.).

Benefits

This position is eligible for a company vehicle, sign on bonus, and relocation if needed.

Pay

Up to $80,000 annually, depending on experience.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week, with up to 50% travel as needed.