Calibration & Lab Equipment Technician I

Charles River Laboratories; Shrewsbury (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

401K

Paid time off

Stock purchase program

Health coverage

Work life balance flexibility

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories is seeking a Metrology Technician I to support calibration, maintenance, qualification, and monitoring of laboratory and facility equipment. This role ensures equipment performance, regulatory compliance, and quality of laboratory operations.

The successful candidate will work with laboratory teams and external service providers to maintain calibrated equipment, support validation activities, and monitor temperature-controlled storage systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of experience working with laboratory, scientific, or technical equipment preferred.
• Experience performing equipment maintenance, calibration, or troubleshooting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration and preventative maintenance of laboratory and facility equipment in accordance with SOPs, regulatory requirements, and manufacturer specifications.
• Verify proper installation, qualification, and operation of equipment to ensure compliance and performance standards.
• Troubleshoot and assist with resolving equipment-related issues.
• Coordinate equipment repairs and maintenance activities with external vendors and service providers.
• Order equipment, replacement parts, and related services as assigned.
• Monitor freezer and refrigerator temperatures through the facility's building automation system.
• Support deviation investigations associated with temperature monitoring and equipment performance.
• Assist with equipment qualification, requalification, and validation activities.
• Track, update, and close equipment work orders using internal maintenance systems.
• Tag and register new equipment within asset management systems.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Charles River Laboratories is seeking a Metrology Technician I to support calibration, maintenance, qualification, and monitoring of laboratory and facility equipment. This role ensures equipment performance, regulatory compliance, and quality of laboratory operations.

The successful candidate will work with laboratory teams and external service providers to maintain calibrated equipment, support validation activities, and monitor temperature-controlled storage systems.