Pharma Calibration Technician – GMP/FDA Focus

Ellab; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellab in Newcastle area seeks an experienced Calibration Technician with a pharmaceutical background to join the team. The role focuses on calibrations aligned to site schedules and GMP/FDA compliance, with safe and timely execution.

You will troubleshoot instrumentation, maintain documentation, and collaborate with operations to prioritise workload, supporting continuous improvement across the site. The position is based in the Newcastle area with potential regional coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience in P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram).
• Good knowledge of Calibration Systems and Automation/Controls.
• Literacy in computer OS and applications such as Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Execute calibrations per site schedule and procedures.
• Handle scheduled and unscheduled work orders per site procedures.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and address issues as directed by supervisors.
• Perform risk assessment of calibration steps and keep them valid.
• Enter calibration certs into the site system as directed by the Site Instrumentation Manager.
• Maintain all documentation in GMP and FDA compliant manner.
• Collaborate with operation teams to facilitate calibration activities.
• Carry out calibrations in a safe and timely manner.
• Carry out corrective/reactive maintenance on instrumentation as required.
• Support continuous improvement and quality/customer service.
• Report work in line with site reporting tools.
• Attend required site trainings and update PM schedules as needed.
• Update site system databases as required.
• Prioritise workload to ensure timely completion of tasks.

Skills

P&ID

Calibration systems

Automation/controls

Windows/Office

Communication

Job description

Ellab in Newcastle area seeks an experienced Calibration Technician with a pharmaceutical background to join the team. The role focuses on calibrations aligned to site schedules and GMP/FDA compliance, with safe and timely execution.

You will troubleshoot instrumentation, maintain documentation, and collaborate with operations to prioritise workload, supporting continuous improvement across the site. The position is based in the Newcastle area with potential regional coverage.