Calibration Technician I

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc (USA); United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform calibration, electrical, and utility-related work in a manufacturing environment.

The role involves calibrating instrumentation (temperature, pressure, flow), troubleshooting loops, performing PMs, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring cGMP compliance while maintaining a safe production floor.

Qualifications

• Requires an AAS degree or HSD/GED with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Degree in Engineering or Construction Technologies preferred.
• ISA CCST Certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Calibrates instrumentation including temperature, pressure, level, flow and analytical instruments.
• Performs loop check, tune, troubleshoot and startup of instrumentation.
• Works with medium and low voltages and basic plumbing work.
• Assists in troubleshooting facilities and process related issues with FM-M team.
• Performs daily Work Orders and PMs and coordinates workflow and PM documentation.
• Communicates with departments and Facilities Management during planned/unplanned work events.
• Follows cGMPs and adheres to SOPs and quality standards.
• May plan external contractors for preventative maintenance or general work.

Skills

MS Office

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Physical strength

Education

AAS degree or HSD/GED with 2 years experience

Engineering/Construction Technologies preferred

ISA CCST Certification strongly preferred

Job description

Summary

Performs assigned mechanical, electrical, calibration, electronic or utility related work tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Calibrates various types of instrumentation including temperature, pressure, level, flow and analytical instruments.
• Performs loop check, tune, troubleshoot and startup of instrumentation.
• Works with medium and low voltages.
• Performs basic plumbing and tube bending jobs.
• Assists the FM-M process and Clean Utility technicians in troubleshooting facilities and process related issues.
• Performs daily Work Orders and PMs and efficiently coordinates the workflow and documentation of PMs and WOs.
• Communicates and coordinates with each department and within Facilities Management when planned and unplanned work events occur.
• Follows current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
• Occasionally works on other facility related work tasks/issues that are outside the calibration department’s normal work duties.
• May plan and schedule outside contractors/vendors to perform scheduled and/or non-scheduled Preventative Maintenance or general work
• Ensures safe and efficient hands-on maintenance of all plant manufacturing equipment and related support equipment with strict adherence to SOP's, cGMP's and quality standards
• Participates in compliance investigations as needed.
• Gowns fully as required when entering and working on the production floor.
• Participates in the On-Call rotation schedule.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience:

• Requires AAS degree in a related discipline or HSD/GED with 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Degree in an Engineering or Construction Technologies preferred.
• Prior experience in the maintenance and operation of a large-scale utilities plant preferred.
• ISA CCST Certification strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and overall comfort and general familiarity with computer systems.
• Ability to demonstrate basic problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn and follow routine procedures independently as well as part of a team.
• Comfort and flexibility to work in a changing environment.
• Must be able to lift, push, and/or pull at least 50lbs.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with the business.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time management skills to allow deadlines to be met in a timely manner.

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.

Salary Range (hourly) $21.49 - $33.61

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.

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.

Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for over 30 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to nine FDA-approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurology, infectious diseases and rare diseases. Regeneron is also proud of award winning culture of innovation, being recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2021, Fast Company’s Best Workplace for Innovators in 2020, and Forbes JUST companies in 2020, among others.