Calibration Technician IV

Bausch & Lomb Incorporated; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Company holidays

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Bausch & Lomb in Rochester, NY seeks a skilled Calibration Technician to calibrate and validate instruments following established procedures. You will adjust equipment for optimal performance, document results, and maintain calibration records in the database.

You will interact with internal customers, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate calibration activities to minimize downtime and ensure quality systems compliance. On-call coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, lab, quality, or maintenance settings.
• Ability to read procedures, drawings, diagrams, and manuals.
• Detail-oriented with accurate documentation and records.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills.
• Willingness to learn instrumentation, calibration practices, and quality systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Available for on-call, after-hours, and weekend coverage.
• Able to perform sterilizer validations and lift 15–20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and validate instruments at the Rochester Optics Center per procedures.
• Adjust and repair equipment to optimize performance and compliance.
• Maintain calibration records in the calibration management database.
• Identify non-conforming instruments and tag/remove from service.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems to resolve issues.
• Communicate with internal customers about equipment status and scheduling.
• Coordinate calibration activities to minimize downtime and support operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Technical reading

Communication

On-call availability

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Instrumentation / Electronics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

Objective:

This position is responsible for the calibration and validation of instruments at the Rochester Optics Center in accordance with established procedures. Responsibilities include performing adjustments and repairs as necessary to optimize equipment performance and ensure compliance with calibration tolerances, maintaining accurate calibration records, and managing data within the calibration management database.

Key Activities/Responsibilities:

• Identify (tag) equipment not meeting specifications or instruments that are given the Out of Service status.
• Report instruments not meeting the calibration tolerances or broken/damaged instruments whereas-found data is not available.
• Document and process out-of-tolerance, damaged, or non-compliant instruments through the Nonconformance system and remove (tag) affected equipment from service as required
• Use system logic for the troubleshooting of integrated systems.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and associated control systems to identify and resolve calibration, performance, and functionality issues.
• Interact with internal customers regarding equipment, calibration schedules, and calibration requirements.
• Effectively communicate with customers through meetings, emails, and other forms of professional correspondence.
• Collaborate with internal customers to coordinate calibration activities, communicate equipment status and scheduling requirements, and provide timely, efficient service to minimize equipment downtime and support operational needs.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field preferred.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, laboratory, quality, maintenance, technical support, or other hands-on technical environments preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude with the ability to learn new equipment, processes, and technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to think logically and analyze technical issues.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow technical procedures, work instructions, drawings, diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately document work and maintain quality records.
• Proficient with computer systems and common software applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality, accuracy, and schedule commitments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal customers and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn technical concepts, instrumentation, calibration practices, and quality system requirements through formal and on-the-job training.
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and knowing when to seek assistance.
• Available to participate in on-call support activities, including after-hours and weekend coverage as required.
• This position requires the ability to perform sterilizer validations, including frequent bending and the occasional lifting and handling of equipment weighing up to 15 to 20 pounds.

This position may be available in the following location(s): US - Rochester, NY (Plant)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is between $24.50 - $33 per hour. The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. They may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, a tuition reimbursement program (select degrees), company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.