Calibration Technician

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc; City of Rensselaer (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Weekend pay

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Calibration Technician to support manufacturing by calibrating and maintaining instrumentation, troubleshooting, and coordinating with Facilities Management. The role requires an AAS degree and related experience with a Sunday-Thursday night shift.

Training starts with 3–6 months of day hours, followed by a rotating schedule including premium shift incentives. Applicants must comply with cGMPs and safety standards on the production floor.

Qualifications

• AAS degree in Engineering or Construction Technologies is required.
• Calibration Technician II/III/IV experience levels and related experience criteria.
• Willingness to work Sunday-Thursday night shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate instrumentation (temperature, pressure, level, flow, analytical)
• Perform loop check, tune, troubleshoot, and startup instrumentation
• Work with medium and low voltages
• Basic plumbing and tube bending
• Assist FM-M in troubleshooting facilities and process issues
• Execute daily Work Orders (WO) and Preventative Maintenance (PM) and document them
• Coordinate with departments during planned and unplanned work events
• Follow cGMPs and maintain quality standards
• May schedule outside contractors/vendors for PM or general work
• Ensure safe, efficient maintenance of plant equipment
• Participate in compliance investigations as needed
• Full gowning required on production floor
• Participate in rotation on-call schedule
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Learn and follow routine procedures independently
• Adapt to changing environment
• Able to lift, push, and pull at least 50 lbs
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and general computer systems

Skills

Calibration procedures

Troubleshooting

MS Office

Education

AAS degree in Engineering or Construction Technologies

HS Diploma or GED with related experience

Tools

ISA CCST Certification

Job description

We are currently looking to add a Calibration Technician to our growing team. Our Calibration Technicians support our manufacturing by performing mechanical, electrical, calibration, electronic, or utility related tasks.

When & Where:

Location: Rensselaer, NY

Hours: Training will take place Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm for 3-6 months based on experience level.

Working hours thereafter will be Sunday-Thursday 10:00pm-8:30am. Employees working premium shifts receive incentive pay, such as shift differential and/or weekend pay.

Discover Your Role:

• Calibrating various types of instrumentation including temperature, pressure, level, flow and analytical instruments
• Performing loop check, tune, troubleshoot, and start-up of instrumentation
• Working with medium and low voltages
• Performing basic plumbing and tube bending jobs
• Assisting the Facilities Management-Maintenance (FM-M) process and Clean Utility technicians in troubleshooting facilities and process related issues
• Performing daily Work Orders (WO) and Preventative Maintenance (PM) and efficiently coordinate the workflow and documentation of PMs and WOs
• Communicating and coordinating with each department and within Facilities Management when planned and unplanned work events occur
• Following current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
• Occasionally working on other facility related work tasks/issues that are outside the calibration department’s normal work duties
• May include planning and scheduling outside contractors/vendors to perform scheduled and/or non-scheduled PM or general work
• Ensuring safe and efficient hands-on maintenance of all plant manufacturing equipment and related support equipment with strict adherence to SOPs, cGMPs, and quality standards
• Participation in compliance investigations if and when necessary
• Full gowning required when entering and working on production floor
• Participating in rotation on-call schedule
• Demonstrate basic problem-solving skills
• Are able to learn and follow routine procedures independently as well as part of a team
• Are comfortable and have the flexibility to work in a changing environment
• Can lift, push, and pull at least 50lbs
• Have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and overall comfort and general familiarity with computer systems

This Role Requires:

You must be willing and able to work a Sunday-Thursday 10:00pm-8:30am schedule.

Applicants should have an AAS degree, preferably in an Engineering or Construction Technologies related area and the following minimum amounts of experience for each level:

• Calibration Technician II: 2+ years of related experience or HSD/GED with 5+ years of related experience
• Calibration Technician III: 5+ years of related experience or HSD/GED with 8+ years of related experience
• Calibration Technician IV: 8+ years of related experience or HSD/GED with 8+ years of related experience

Level will be determined based on qualifications relevant to the role.

Prior experience in the maintenance and operation of large-scale utilities plant preferred and ISA CCST Certification is strongly preferred but not required.

Does this sound like you? We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

Salary Range (hourly)

$24.76 - $52.88