Calibration Supervisor — Lead Metrology & Compliance

Anika Therapeutics; Bedford (MA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Healthcare benefits

HSA

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Anika Therapeutics in Bedford, MA seeks a Calibration Supervisor to lead the site calibration program, overseeing technicians and contractors in a regulated life sciences environment. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and compliance with quality requirements, including audits and documentation.

You will partner with Facilities, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Metrology, and EHS to strengthen the calibration program and ensure equipment readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Metrology, or related field.
• 7+ years in calibration, metrology, maintenance, engineering, or quality systems in regulated life sciences.
• 2+ years supervisory or people-management experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820/11, cGMP, GDP, traceability.
• Familiarity with ISO 17025 principles.
• Ability to write, revise, train on procedures and quality-system docs.
• Hands-on experience with CMMS; Blue Mountain RAM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop calibration technicians and contractors.
• Own the site calibration program and ensure on-schedule, compliant activities.
• Develop and maintain calibration policies, SOPs, and forms.
• Establish calibration strategy with risk-based criticality and traceability.
• Administer calibration records in Blue Mountain RAM and ensure data integrity.
• Review and approve records, deviations, and quality documentation with QA/Operations.
• Serve as calibration SME during audits, inspections, and validation activities.
• Manage relationships with third‑party providers and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Metrology, or related

Tools

Blue Mountain RAM

CMMS platforms

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Anika Therapeutics in Bedford, MA seeks a Calibration Supervisor to lead the site calibration program, overseeing technicians and contractors in a regulated life sciences environment. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and compliance with quality requirements, including audits and documentation.

You will partner with Facilities, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Metrology, and EHS to strengthen the calibration program and ensure equipment readiness.