Calibration Technician

The Calibration Technician is responsible for performing calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory, manufacturing, and utility equipment in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role ensures that all critical instruments remain compliant with FDA, cGMP, and internal quality standards to support safe and efficient production operations.

• Perform calibration, verification, and preventive maintenance of instruments and equipment including:
• Temperature, pressure, flow, level, pH, conductivity, and analytical instruments
• Execute calibration activities in accordance with approved SOPs, calibration schedules, and regulatory requirements
• Troubleshoot out-of-tolerance conditions and document root cause and corrective actions
• Maintain accurate and compliant calibration records in electronic or paper-based systems (e.g., CMMS, Blue Mountain, SAP)
• Support audits and inspections (FDA, internal, and third-party) by providing calibration documentation and technical explanations
• Identify and recommend improvements to calibration processes and procedures
• Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, Validation, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing teams
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, OSHA, and site safety requirements

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Engineering, Instrumentation, Electronics, or a related field
• 2+ years of calibration experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or GMP-regulated manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, FDA regulations, and data integrity requirements
• Experience calibrating process, utility, and laboratory instruments
• Ability to read P&IDs, engineering drawings, and equipment manuals
• Strong documentation and troubleshooting skills

• Experience with CMMS systems (Blue Mountain, SAP, Maximo, or similar)
• Familiarity with USP, ISO, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements
• Previous experience supporting equipment qualification or validation activities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills