Calibration Technician

Actalent; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in North Carolina seeks a Calibration Technician to join our onsite team in Holly Springs. You will perform calibrations, preventive maintenance, and loop checks on process, utility, manufacturing, and lab equipment, ensuring GxP documentation and safety standards are met.

You'll gain broad exposure across systems, advance calibration skills, and contribute to a greenfield life sciences expansion while collaborating with project teams and customers in a regulated manufacturing

Qualifications

• 2+ years calibration experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on calibration of process equipment and instrumentation.
• Experience with loop checks and 4–20 mA transmitters.
• Experience calibrating temperature, pressure, humidity, and pH.
• Ability to read P&IDs and install/calibrate accordingly.
• GMP awareness and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations, qualifications, and preventive maintenance (PMs) on process, utility, manufacturing, and laboratory instruments and equipment, ensuring all work is completed accurately, on time, and in compliance with GxP requirements.
• Conduct loop checks and calibrations for parameters such as temperature, pressure, humidity, and pH, including work on 4–20 mA transmitters and other instrumentation used in manufacturing environments.
• With guidance, perform flow, conductivity, pH, mass, and dimensional calibrations, progressively expanding the range and complexity of instruments supported.
• Complete detailed and accurate calibration reports, referencing appropriate standards, established limits, and parameters, and maintain thorough documentation in accordance with company and client procedures.
• Handle, operate, and maintain company and client test and standards equipment, ensuring proper care, calibration, and readiness for use.
• Learn to troubleshoot and perform basic repairs on instruments and equipment, while focusing the majority of effort on scheduled calibration and maintenance activities.
• Review and interpret P&IDs, instrument documentation, and technical data to plan and execute calibration tasks effectively.
• Apply lockout/tagout and other safety procedures when working on equipment to ensure a safe work environment for self and others.
• Proactively assess project and site safety conditions, identify potential hazards, and ensure compliance with all client site safety requirements and practices.
• Evaluate client environments, needs, and technical requirements to help develop and implement effective calibration and maintenance solutions.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with client personnel and internal team members through clear communication, reliability, and professional conduct.
• Work with minimal supervision within a defined scope of work, making independent decisions when appropriate and seeking clarification or direction when needed.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail, meeting or exceeding quality standards and performance metrics once training is complete.
• Support day-shift Monday–Friday operations, with flexibility to adapt as project phases and site needs evolve.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance calibration processes, documentation, and safety practices.

Skills

Calibration experience

4–20 mA loop calibration

Temperature & pressure calibration

pH & conductivity calibration

GMP knowledge

Documentation/reporting

Reading P&IDs

Safety procedures

Strong communication

Independent work

Tools

4–20 mA transmitters

P&IDs interpretation

Calibration instrumentation

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Calibration Technician

Job Description

The Calibration Technician will work onsite in Holly Springs, NC, supporting a greenfield life sciences manufacturing expansion by performing precise calibrations, preventive maintenance, and loop checks on a wide range of process, utility, manufacturing, and laboratory equipment. This role directly supports the quality and reliability of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations through accurate GxP documentation, adherence to safety standards, and close collaboration with project teams. The position offers the opportunity to work on complex calibration challenges, gain broad exposure across multiple systems and instruments, and grow into more experienced calibration responsibilities over time.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations, qualifications, and preventive maintenance (PMs) on process, utility, manufacturing, and laboratory instruments and equipment, ensuring all work is completed accurately, on time, and in compliance with GxP requirements.
• Conduct loop checks and calibrations for parameters such as temperature, pressure, humidity, and pH, including work on 4–20 mA transmitters and other instrumentation used in manufacturing environments.
• With guidance, perform flow, conductivity, pH, mass, and dimensional calibrations, progressively expanding the range and complexity of instruments supported.
• Complete detailed and accurate calibration reports, referencing appropriate standards, established limits, and parameters, and maintain thorough documentation in accordance with company and client procedures.
• Handle, operate, and maintain company and client test and standards equipment, ensuring proper care, calibration, and readiness for use.
• Learn to troubleshoot and perform basic repairs on instruments and equipment, while focusing the majority of effort on scheduled calibration and maintenance activities.
• Review and interpret P&IDs, instrument documentation, and technical data to plan and execute calibration tasks effectively.
• Apply lockout/tagout and other safety procedures when working on equipment to ensure a safe work environment for self and others.
• Proactively assess project and site safety conditions, identify potential hazards, and ensure compliance with all client site safety requirements and practices.
• Evaluate client environments, needs, and technical requirements to help develop and implement effective calibration and maintenance solutions.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with client personnel and internal team members through clear communication, reliability, and professional conduct.
• Work with minimal supervision within a defined scope of work, making independent decisions when appropriate and seeking clarification or direction when needed.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail, meeting or exceeding quality standards and performance metrics once training is complete.
• Support day-shift Monday–Friday operations, with flexibility to adapt as project phases and site needs evolve.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance calibration processes, documentation, and safety practices.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of calibration experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Hands-on experience with calibration of manufacturing equipment and process instrumentation.
• Practical experience performing loop checks, including work with 4–20 mA transmitters and loop calibrations.
• Experience performing temperature, pressure, humidity, and pH calibrations on a variety of equipment.
• Experience working with process equipment, utilities, manufacturing systems, and some laboratory instruments.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to produce very detailed reports and accurately reference standards, limits, and parameters.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, make independent decisions within a defined scope, and demonstrate strong self-drive.
• Basic understanding and application of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and life sciences industry regulations.
• Basic understanding and application of instrument, equipment, and loop calibrations across manufacturing, utilities, and laboratory environments.
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with clients and coworkers.
• Solid problem-solving skills in an instrumentation and manufacturing context.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical panels and associated safety practices.
• Ability to read and apply information from P&IDs and technical documentation.
• Commitment to safety practices, including lockout/tagout and adherence to site safety requ