Technician - Calibration

Pharmagend Global Medical Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical services company in Singapore is seeking a Calibration Technician to support manufacturing with instrument calibrations, ensuring compliance with GMP standards and FDA regulations. The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of calibration experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with calibration software. This role involves working in manufacturing and lab environments with physical demands, including lifting and following strict safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of calibration experience in a regulated pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environment.
• Troubleshooting experience on instruments like pressure transmitters and temperature sensors is a must.
• Training in USP <41>, <1251>, and <1058> practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, inspect, and verify critical instrumentation for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Ensure all calibration activities meet cGMP and FDA requirements.
• Maintain accurate calibration records and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and coordinate repairs of out-of-tolerance equipment.
• Support validation activities for process and quality control instruments.
• Participate in audits by presenting calibration records.

Skills

Strong understanding of GMP

Excellent documentation skills

Problem-solving skills

Familiarity with calibration software

Working knowledge of risk-based instrument classification

Education

Associate’s diploma in Instrumentation, Electronics, Engineering Technology, or related technical field

Tools

Calibration software (e.g., SAP)

Job description

Job Summary

The Calibration Technician supports pharmaceutical manufacturing by performing scheduled and unscheduled calibrations of critical process instruments, ensuring equipment complies with GMP standards and FDA regulations. This role ensures all measurement devices remain accurate, reliable, and compliant with industry standards such as ISO 17025, USP <41>, and <1058>.

Key Responsibilities

• Calibrate, inspect, and verify critical instrumentation used in pharmaceutical manufacturing, utilities, and laboratory environments (e.g., pressure gauges, temperature sensors, pH meters, balances, flow meters, etc.).
• Ensure all calibration activities meet current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), FDA, and internal SOP requirements.
• Maintain accurate and traceable calibration records, certificates, and documentation in calibration management systems (e.g., CMMS, SAP).
• Troubleshoot and coordinate repairs or replacement of out‑of‑tolerance equipment.
• Support validation activities by ensuring instruments used in process and quality control are within calibration limits.
• Participate in audits (internal, regulatory, client) by presenting calibration records and demonstrating compliance.
• Assist with maintaining calibration SOPs and improving metrology practices.
• Maintain calibration standards traceable to NIST or equivalent national metrology institutes.
• Collaborate with external vendors / contractors for calibration activities (e.g. SIC, Permit To Work).
• Able to manage Calibration Scheduling with external and internal stakeholders to complete calibration activities as per scheduled and no overdue calibration.
• Collaborate with QA, Engineering, Production, and Lab teams to prioritize calibration needs without disrupting production.
• Assist on any ah‑hoc duties that have been assigned / task by the immediate superior.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s diploma in Instrumentation, Electronics, Engineering Technology, or related technical field.
• Experience: 2–5 years of calibration experience in a regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or GMP manufacturing environment. Troubleshooting experience on various instruments like pressure transmitters, temperature, relative humidity sensors etc. is must.
• Certifications (preferred):
  • Training in USP <41>, <1251>, and <1058> practices

Skills

• Strong understanding of GMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and data integrity principles.
• Familiarity with calibration software such as SAP etc.
• Working knowledge of risk‑based instrument classification.
• Excellent documentation and problem‑solving skills.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in cleanroom, lab, and utility areas following gowning and safety protocols.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs and work on ladders, if needed.
• Occasional weekend or off‑shift support may be required.