Calibration Technician - Life Sciences Client Site

The Calibration Technician position involves performing scheduled maintenance, advanced troubleshooting, and servicing of specialty analytical equipment and systems specific to pharmaceutical R&D. It requires in-depth technical knowledge for complex analytical service procedures, instrument qualifications, and calibration tasks, with a particular focus on environmental chamber and life safety system calibration. Prior experience working as an analyst in a GMP/FDA-regulated laboratory and involvement in methods development is considered helpful.

What You'll Do:

• Adherence to company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Execution of equipment calibration, maintenance, and safety procedures in compliance with GMP, GLP, and FDA regulations.
• Documentation of all work performed to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identification of out-of-tolerance conditions with initiation of corrective actions and documentation.
• Training assistance for other technicians.
• Calibration and functional checks using chemical, mechanical, and electronic standards.
• Preparation of chemical test standards according to applicable Standard Reference Materials (e.g., NIST).
• Monitoring standard viability and initiating corrective measures based on analytical evaluations.
• Performing advanced repairs, upgrades, and troubleshooting beyond routine maintenance.
• Modifying analytical equipment to better suit specific user applications.
• Reporting atypical equipment functions or out-of-tolerance conditions and initiating corrective actions.
• Evaluating cost-saving opportunities through task internalization, part reconditioning, and vendor changes.
• Sourcing parts, estimating costs, and preparing requisitions.
• Coordinating with customer staff and external contractors for calibration, repair, and maintenance agreements.
• Performing overtime and emergency after-hours work on analytical lab equipment as needed.

What You'll Need:

• High school diploma or GED with at least one year of related experience or training.
• Preferred background in analytical instrumentation support.
• Preferred three or more years of instrumentation and calibration experience.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, GMPs, and GLPs
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, correspondence, and memos with clarifying questions as needed.
• Capability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to respond effectively to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and supervisors.