Calibration Technician (m/f/d)

Gi Group UK; Basel; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Basel is seeking a qualified professional to join its calibration team. You will perform calibration activities on manufacturing equipment, analytical instruments, and monitoring sensors in DS and Logistics areas, ensuring GMP-compliant documentation.

The role requires a vocational technical/pharma training and at least 3 years in GMP manufacturing or development. German and English skills are essential, and experience with SAP/SAP S4HANA and calibration

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training in a technical or pharmaceutical field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing and/or development environment.
• Strong technical understanding of chemical manufacturing equipment, instrumentation, and automation systems.
• Hands-on experience working according to cGMP requirements, ideally including calibration of process equipment and measuring instruments.
• Very good German and solid English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Performing calibration activities on manufacturing equipment, analytical instruments, and monitoring sensors in Drug Substance (DS) and Logistics areas, including GMP-compliant documentation
• Coordinating calibration activities with internal stakeholders and external service providers
• Managing the lifecycle of measuring and testing equipment, including onboarding, certification, and decommissioning
• Maintaining calibration master data and equipment records in SAP, SAP S/4HANA, and related systems
• Creating, reviewing, and updating calibration procedures and SOPs
• Supporting the management of deviations, change controls, CAPAs, and other compliance-related activities
• Contributing to the expansion of calibration support across development and commercial manufacturing areas
• Ensuring compliance with cGMP requirements and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the organization

Skills

German language

English language

Technical troubleshooting

Coordination & planning

Documentation & compliance

Education

Vocational training in technical/pharmaceutical field

Tools

SAP

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

For a leading pharmaceutical company, we are looking for a qualified

General Information:

• Location: Basel
• Start: ASAP
• Duration: 12 months (Extension possible)

Your Responsibilities:

• Performing calibration activities on manufacturing equipment, analytical instruments, and monitoring sensors in Drug Substance (DS) and Logistics areas, including GMP-compliant documentation
• Coordinating calibration activities with internal stakeholders and external service providers
• Managing the lifecycle of measuring and testing equipment, including onboarding, certification, and decommissioning
• Maintaining calibration master data and equipment records in SAP, SAP S/4HANA, and related systems
• Creating, reviewing, and updating calibration procedures and SOPs
• Supporting the management of deviations, change controls, CAPAs, and other compliance-related activities
• Contributing to the expansion of calibration support across development and commercial manufacturing areas
• Ensuring compliance with cGMP requirements and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the organization

Your Profile:

• Completed vocational training in a technical or pharmaceutical field (e.g., Chemical Process Technician, Pharmaceutical Technician, Electrical/Automation Technician, or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing and/or development environment
• Strong technical understanding of chemical manufacturing equipment, instrumentation, and automation systems
• Hands-on experience working according to cGMP requirements, ideally including calibration of process equipment and measuring instruments
• Very good German and solid English language skills

Nice to Have

• Experience in non-sterile API manufacturing environments
• SAP / SAP S4HANA experience, combined with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset and a strong commitment to teamwork, continuous improvement, and personal accountability

Please note that only CVs submitted in English will be considered for this position.