Calibration Technician II

Olympus Controls Corp.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI is seeking a Calibration Technician II to perform calibrations, qualifications, and PMs at pharmaceutical facilities in the Boston area, including Waltham, MA. The role is field-service oriented with up to 50% travel and requires strong electronics/instrumentation background.

You will document activities in GxP systems, support client needs, and maintain equipment while collaborating with team leaders. Prior GMP/Life Science exposure is preferred; valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or equivalent military training plus two years metrology experience.
• GMP/Life Science regulatory exposure preferred.
• Global travel up to 50% may be required for field service projects.

Responsibilities

• Completes calibrations, maintenance, qualifications, commissioning and troubleshooting in a safe, timely, and accurate manner.
• Develops client relationships through excellent customer service.
• Maintains a neat and professional PCI work area.
• Identifies new PCI opportunities at client sites and relays leads to management.
• Timesheets with correct labor codes; assist others with coding time/expenses.
• Responsible for proper handling and maintenance of PCI and client equipment.
• Learning to troubleshoot and perform repairs; most work is scheduled calibrations and maintenance.
• Identify and report safety issues at the work site and educate peers on safety.

Skills

GxP documentation

Field service

Calibration procedures

Client interaction

Electrical safety

Education

Two-year degree or equivalent (Life Sciences/Engineering/Electronics)

Job description

Join the Pharmaceutical Calibrations and Instrumentation (PCI) team! We are seeking a Calibration Technician II that can perform calibrations, vendor assistance and data/documentation onsite at our client pharmaceutical facilities in Waltham, MA and other sites in the area if needed. If you prefer working at a fast pace, "on the go" instead of at a desk, have a passion for performing quality work, and have a strong electronics or instrumentation background, this position may be just for you! Up to 50% travel is required based on project and client needs, as this is considered a "field service" position, although this position is projected to be at least 75% in the Boston metro area.

This position will focus on performingpreventive maintenance, qualifications, relocations and calibrationsona variety of instruments such as electronics, temperature devices, pressure gauges, centrifuges, incubators, balances, and others as found in pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory environments.

The Calibration Technician reports directly to the Team Leader, Manager, or Director depending on the organizational structure. This is a full time, hourly position.

Expectations

Calibration Technicians complete calibrations, qualifications, and PMs with accurate and timely GxP documentation, following PCI and/or client specific policies and procedures.They are expected to take a proactive role in supporting the Team and in providing client support and are expected to build a high level of trust with internal and client personnel. This trust is developed through consistently upholding PCI Values and demonstrating Honesty, Integrity, Pride, Accountability, Teamwork, and Commitment.the Tech II is expected to have a broader knowledge base of instrumentation and regulatory compliance. They will continue to train on new instrumentation areas and build an understanding of pharmaceutical and FDA requirements. Increased client interaction will occur and the Tech II will develop a deeper understanding of PCI’s services and how clients can expand the use of these services.

Responsibilities

• Completes calibrations, maintenance, qualifications, commissioning and troubleshooting/repairs in a safe, timely, and accurate manner, following PCI and client specific policies and proposals.
• Works to understand client needs and requirements through effective communication and develops client relationships through excellent customer service.
• Maintains a neat and professional PCI work area and projects a professional image at all times.
• Is attune to potential new opportunities for PCI when at a client site or interacting with a client and relays this lead back to Leader/Manager.
• With minor supervision, completes calibrations, qualifications, and PMs with accurate and timely GxP documentation, following PCI or client specific policies and procedures, and in a safe manner.
• With guidance, able to perform flow, conductivity, pH, mass and dimensional calibrations.
• Is attune to potential new opportunities for PCI when at a client site or interacting with a client and relays this lead back to Leader/Manager.
• Completes timesheets with correct labor code charges (weekly) and assists other PCI Associates in proper coding of time and expenses.
• Responsible for proper handling and maintenance of PCI and client equipment, including testing and standards equipment.
• Learning to troubleshooting and perform repairs, but the majority of work will continue to be scheduled calibrations and maintenance events
• Able to identify and report any safety issues at the work site, including educating peers on safety practices.

Knowledge/Skills

• Traceability, Substitution of Standards, and Test Accuracy and Uncertainty Ratios.
• Pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical instrumentation; as well as manual and computer-based process control loops and systems; understands and applies basic concepts of calibration and requirements including accuracy testing.
• Instrument, equipment, and loop calibrations of various parameters in manufacturing, utilities, and laboratory environments.
• Ability to climb stairs; climb on equipment such as tanks. Moderate to heavy lifting.
• Electrical panel knowledge and electrical safety procedures.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Reliable, confident, eager to learn, and enjoy working with people.
• Able to make independent decisions within defined scope of work, seeks clarification and directions when needed. Must be self-driven and demonstrate ability to work with little direction.
• Expanded understanding of Traceability, Substitution of Standards, and Test Accuracy and Uncertainty Ratios.
• Expanded understanding of calibration concepts and requirements including accuracy testing requirements.
• Able to make independent decisions within defined scope of work, seeks clarification and directions when needed. Must be self-driven and demonstrate ability to work with little direction.
• Basic understanding and application of GMP’s and Life Science Industry regulations.
• Basic understanding and application of instrument, equipment, and loop calibrations of various parameters in manufacturing, utilities, and laboratory environments.
• Basic understanding of calibration concepts and requirements including accuracy testing requirements.

Experience & Education Required

A two-year degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Electronics, other related technical field OR equivalent military training and two years of applicable (Metrology, Instrumentation, Calibration) experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience. Quality System/Pharmaceutical experience is preferred. Typical hiring range for this position is $35 - $40 per hour.

PCI is proud to serve pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and clinical research industries nationwide by providing calibration, commissioning and consulting solutions. At PCI, calibrations are performed by highly technical, cGMP/GLP-trained personnel who are knowledgeable in quality guidelines enforced by the FDA, EPA and ISO/IEC 17025:2017. PCI is an FCX Performance Company and a Subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT); a leading industrial distributor that offers more than 6.5 million parts to serve the needs of MRO and OEM customers in virtually every industry.

Founded in 1923, Applied® provides engineering, design and systems integration for industrial and fluid power applications, as well as customized mechanical