Calibration Technician - Life Sciences Client Site

CBRE Group, Inc.; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Calibration Technician in Malvern, PA to perform scheduled maintenance, calibration, and advanced troubleshooting of pharmaceutical analytical equipment in a GMP environment.

You will document all work, identify out-of-tolerance conditions, initiate corrective actions, and coordinate with customers and contractors. The role also involves after-hours work and helping train junior technicians. A high school diploma and 1+ year of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least one year of related experience.
• Preferred background in analytical instrumentation support.
• Preferred three or more years of instrumentation and calibration experience.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, GMPs, and GLPs.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, maintain, and service equipment per GMP, GLP, and FDA standards.
• Document all work to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identify out-of-tolerance conditions and initiate corrective actions.
• Coordinate with customers and contractors for calibration and maintenance.
• Train fellow technicians as needed.
• Calibrate and functional checks using chemical, mechanical, and electronic standards.
• Monitor standard viability and initiate corrective measures.

Skills

Calibration

Instrumentation support

GMP/GLP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

About the Role:

The Calibration Technician position involves performing scheduled maintenance, advanced troubleshooting, and servicing of specialty analytical equipment and systems specific to pharmaceutical R&D. It requires in-depth technical knowledge for complex analytical service procedures, instrument qualifications, and calibration tasks, with a particular focus on environmental chamber and life safety system calibration. Prior experience working as an analyst in a GMP/FDA-regulated laboratory and involvement in methods development is considered helpful.

What You'll Do:

• Adherence to company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Execution of equipment calibration, maintenance, and safety procedures in compliance with GMP, GLP, and FDA regulations.
• Documentation of all work performed to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identification of out-of-tolerance conditions with initiation of corrective actions and documentation.
• Training assistance for other technicians.
• Calibration and functional checks using chemical, mechanical, and electronic standards.
• Preparation of chemical test standards according to applicable Standard Reference Materials (e.g., NIST).
• Monitoring standard viability and initiating corrective measures based on analytical evaluations.
• Performing advanced repairs, upgrades, and troubleshooting beyond routine maintenance.
• Modifying analytical equipment to better suit specific user applications.
• Reporting atypical equipment functions or out-of-tolerance conditions and initiating corrective actions.
• Evaluating cost-saving opportunities through task internalization, part reconditioning, and vendor changes.
• Sourcing parts, estimating costs, and preparing requisitions.
• Coordinating with customer staff and external contractors for calibration, repair, and maintenance agreements.
• Performing overtime and emergency after-hours work on analytical lab equipment as needed.

What You'll Need:

• High school diploma or GED with at least one year of related experience or training.
• Preferred background in analytical instrumentation support.
• Preferred three or more years of instrumentation and calibration experience.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, GMPs, and GLPs
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, correspondence, and memos with clarifying questions as needed.
• Capability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to respond effectively to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and supervisors.

Why CBRE?

CBRE is the premier provider of Facilities Management Services. We offer excellent compensation and benefits, to include overtime pay, medical and dental benefits, PTO, 401K, and comprehensive training for professional growth.

Benefits start 1st of the month following your hire date: medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.

First year of employment - 15 Days of PTO. Year 1 - 4 of employment 20 days of PTO!

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.