Calibration Specialist

Actalent; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Raleigh, NC seeks an Instrumentation/Calibration Specialist to perform calibrations, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting across manufacturing, utilities, and select lab systems. This onsite role emphasizes accuracy, GMP/GxP documentation, and strict safety practices in an active construction environment.

You will complete calibrations, support loop checks, and coordinate with clients, with a contract-to-hire path and day shift.

Qualifications

• 2+ years calibration or instrumentation experience (manufacturing preferred).
• Experience with loop checks, humidity, temperature, pressure, and pH calibrations.
• Familiarity with process equipment, utilities systems, and basic lab instruments.
• OSHA 10/30 preferred (training available).
• High attention to detail, especially in GxP documentation and referencing standards.
• Solid understanding of GMPs and life‑science regulatory expectations.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Thorough electrical panel safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Complete calibrations, qualifications, and PMs with accurate, compliant documentation aligned with site procedures.
• Perform flow, conductivity, pH, humidity, temperature, pressure, mass, and dimensional calibrations.
• Maintain standards, test equipment, and client-owned instrumentation.
• Support minor repairs and troubleshooting while prioritizing scheduled calibration and maintenance events.
• Proactively identify safety risks and ensure site safety adherence, especially in active construction zones.
• Assess client needs, develop technical solutions, and build strong working relationships.

Skills

Calibration experience

Loop checks

GxP documentation

GMP knowledge

Strong communicator

Electrical safety

Education

Two-year degree in Life Sciences/Engineering/Electronics

Tools

4–20 mA transmitters

Job description

Instrumentation/Calibration Specialist

Role Overview

As a Calibration Technician, you’ll perform critical calibrations, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting across manufacturing, utilities, and select lab systems. You’ll work in a dynamic expansion environment where precision, safety, and strong documentation practices are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• GxP Calibrations — Complete calibrations, qualifications, and PMs with accurate, compliant documentation aligned with site procedures.
• Instrumentation Support — Perform flow, conductivity, pH, humidity, temperature, pressure, mass, and dimensional calibrations.
• Equipment Handling — Maintain standards, test equipment, and client-owned instrumentation.
• Troubleshooting — Support minor repairs and troubleshooting while prioritizing scheduled calibration and maintenance events.
• Safety Compliance — Proactively identify safety risks and ensure full adherence to site safety requirements, especially in active construction zones.
• Client Interaction — Assess client needs, develop effective technical solutions, and build strong working relationships.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years calibration or instrumentation experience (manufacturing preferred).
• Experience with loop checks, humidity, temperature, pressure, and pH calibrations.
• Familiarity with process equipment, utilities systems, and basic lab instruments.
• OSHA 10/30 preferred (training available).
• High attention to detail, especially in GxP documentation and referencing standards.
• Solid understanding of GMPs and life‑science regulatory expectations.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Thorough electrical panel safety knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expereince in pharma, biotech, or military environments.
• Experience with 4–20 mA transmitters and loop calibrations.
• Two‑year degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Electronics, or equivalent military training.
• Expanded understanding of traceability, TURs, and calibration accuracy requirements.
• Ability to make independent decisions within defined scope and seek clarification when needed.
• Self-driven, able to work with minimal supervision.

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite, day‑shift role within a greenfield construction setting. Safety awareness is critical due to active construction activity. Steel‑toed boots are required, with reimbursement available. Schedule is Monday–Friday, with potential adjustments as projects progress.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $50.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News‑Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.