Calibration Technician

Actalent; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is hiring an Instrumentation/Calibration Technician for an on-site role in Longmont, CO. The position supports an active expansion project with hands-on calibration work across manufacturing, utilities, and select lab systems.

Expect a fast-paced, regulated environment with strong documentation habits and long-term growth. The role emphasizes precision, safety compliance, and collaboration with clients to implement technical solutions.

Qualifications

• 2 years calibration or instrumentation experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Calibrations include conductivity, humidity, temperature, pressure, and pH.
• Familiar with process equipment, utilities systems, and basic lab instruments.
• Proficient with loop checks and 4–20 mA instrumentation.
• OSHA 10/30 preferred.

Responsibilities

• GxP calibrations—complete calibrations, qualifications, and PMs with accurate documentation.
• Instrumentation work—perform flow, conductivity, pH, humidity, temperature, pressure, mass, and dimensional calibrations.
• Equipment management—maintain, track, and handle standards and client-owned instrumentation.
• Troubleshooting—support minor repairs and troubleshooting while prioritizing calibration and maintenance events.
• Safety compliance—proactively assess safety risks and ensure site safety requirements.
• Client interaction—evaluate client needs and implement effective technical solutions.

Skills

Calibration

Instrumentation

Loop checks

4-20 mA

GxP

Education

Two-year degree

Life Sciences/Engineering/Electronics

Tools

Lab instruments

Job description

Immediate Hire: Instrumentation / Calibration Technician (Mid–Sr Level)

Join a growing biomanufacturing expansion in Longmont, CO as an Instrumentation/Calibration Technician. This fully onsite role offers hands‑on work with complex equipment, exposure to greenfield facility builds, and strong long‑term growth potential. Ideal for technicians who thrive in regulated environments and enjoy varied, non‑repetitive calibration work.

Role Overview

You’ll perform critical calibrations, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting across manufacturing, utilities, and select lab systems. This position supports an active expansion project, requiring precision, strong documentation habits, and the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• GxP Calibrations — Complete calibrations, qualifications, and PMs with accurate, timely documentation aligned with site procedures.
• Instrumentation Work — Perform flow, conductivity, pH, humidity, temperature, pressure, mass, and dimensional calibrations.
• Equipment Management — Maintain, track, and properly handle standards, test equipment, and client‑owned instrumentation.
• Troubleshooting — Support minor repairs and troubleshooting while prioritizing scheduled calibration and maintenance events.
• Safety Compliance — Proactively assess safety risks and ensure full compliance with site safety requirements.
• Client Interaction — Evaluate client needs and help implement effective technical solutions.

Essential Skills

• 2 years calibration or instrumentation experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with conductivity, humidity, temperature, pressure, and pH calibrations.
• Familiarity with process equipment, utilities systems, and basic lab instruments.
• Strong proficiency with loop checks and 4–20 mA instrumentation.
• OSHA 10/30 preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two‑year degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Electronics, or equivalent military training.
• Experience in pharma, biotech, or other regulated industries.
• Understanding of Traceability, Substitution of Standards, and TURs.
• Working knowledge of GMPs and life‑science regulatory expectations.
• Solid electrical panel safety knowledge.
• Strong communication, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite, day‑shift role supporting a major facility expansion. Expect exposure to complex systems, diverse calibration challenges, and a fast‑moving project environment. Schedule is Monday–Friday, with potential adjustments as project needs evolve.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Longmont, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 – $42.00/hr.

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 Longmont,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 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.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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