Calibration Technician (Pharma)

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.

Frederick (CO)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 61,000

Part time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem lodging: $175/day for lodging
Weekly Pay
401(k) Plus Match
Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
Dental Plan

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc. is seeking a Calibration Technician (Pharma) for onsite work in Frederick, CO.

The role involves calibrations, qualifications, and preventive maintenance on complex instrumentation within a GxP environment for pharmaceutical and life sciences clients. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in metrology or calibration, with experience in regulated quality systems, and is proficient in process controls and lab equipment.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years in metrology, instrumentation, or calibration.
  • Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated Quality Systems.
  • Technical proficiency with process control loops and lab equipment.
  • Knowledge of traceability, TAR, and uncertainty.
  • Ability to lift moderate to heavy loads and climb stairs.

Responsibilities

  • Perform calibrations, qualifications, and PMs on pressure, temperature, humidity, flow, and pH instrumentation.
  • Document GxP activities per FDA requirements.
  • Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical instrumentation.
  • Manage equipment/test standards with NIST traceability.Identify and report safety issues and maintain organized work areas.
  • Collaborate with client personnel to provide technical solutions and opportunities.
  • Use CMMS to track and document all scheduled maintenance events.

Skills

Metrology experience
Instrumentation
Calibration
Process control
GxP documentation
MS Office
Electrical safety

Education

Engineering/Life Sciences/Electronics degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

We are looking for a talented Calibration Technician (Pharma)to complete calibrations, qualifications, and preventative maintenance on complex instrumentation within a GxP environment. We are a specialized technical services provider focused on metrology and regulatory compliance for the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.

  • Work Location: Onsite in Frederick, CO
  • Employment Type: Contract
  • Rate Range: $25 - $44/hr W2 (DOE)
  • Per Diem:$175/day for lodging, gas, and food if over 60 miles away from site
DOE Pay Bands:
  • Level 1: $25 - $30
  • Level 2: $30 - $35
  • Level 3: $35 - $44

This role is NOT eligible for visa sponsorship or C2C

Job Duties:
  • Perform calibrations, qualifications, and PMs on pressure, temperature, humidity, flow, and pH instrumentation.
  • Complete accurate and timely GxP documentation in compliance with site-specific policies and FDA requirements.
  • Support manufacturing and laboratory operations by troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical instrumentation.
  • Manage equipment and test standards with care, ensuring NIST traceability and proper substitution of standards.
  • Identify and report safety issues at the work site while ensuring all work areas are neatly organized and professional.
  • Collaborate with client personnel to provide technical solutions and identify value-added business opportunities.
  • Utilize Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to track and document all scheduled maintenance events.
Ideal Background:
  • 2+ years of experience in metrology, instrumentation, or calibration
  • Proven experience working within pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other highly regulated Quality Systems.
  • Technical proficiency with process control loops and laboratory equipment such as incubators, centrifuges, and balances.
  • Strong understanding of Traceability, Test Accuracy Ratios (TAR), and uncertainty ratios.
  • Ability to climb stairs, work on equipment such as tanks, and perform moderate to heavy lifting.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office suite and electrical safety procedures.
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Electronics, or equivalent military training.
Why Us:
  • Career path with multiple seniority levels and clear advancement opportunities.
  • Exposure to a wide variety of advanced analytical and manufacturing instrumentation.
  • Opportunity to transition into a permanent role with a leading technical services firm.
  • Supportive team culture that values honesty, integrity, and technical pride.
Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Business Travel Insurance
  • 401(k), Plus Match
  • Weekly Pay
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 70 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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