Calibration Technician (Pharma)

ManpowerGroup; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Calibration Technician (Pharma) to perform calibrations, qualifications, and preventative maintenance on complex instrumentation in a GxP environment at onsite Holly Springs, NC. This contract-to-hire role offers a rate range of $25-$50/hr with DOE and daily per diem.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in metrology or calibration, with pharma/regulated experience and strong knowledge of traceability and TAR. Per diems and lodging options are available for longer travel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in metrology, instrumentation, or calibration.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or highly regulated Quality Systems.
• Proficient with process control loops and lab equipment such as incubators, centrifuges, balances.
• Strong understanding of Traceability, TAR, and uncertainty ratios.
• Able to climb stairs and lift moderately to heavily; safety conscious.
• MS Office and electrical safety procedures knowledge.
• Associate/Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Electronics, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations, qualifications, and PMs on instrumentation.
• Complete accurate GxP documentation per FDA requirements.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical equipment.
• Maintain NIST traceability and proper substitution of standards.
• Report safety issues and keep work areas organized and professional.
• Collaborate with client personnel on technical solutions and value opportunities.
• Use CMMS to track and document all maintenance events.

Skills

Calibration

Metrology

Documentation (GxP)

CMMS

Troubleshooting

MS Office

Electrical safety

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Engineering or Life Sciences

Tools

CMMS software

Process control equipment

Incubators

Centrifuges

Balances

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. 6 openings available!

• Work Location: Onsite in Holly Springs, NC
• Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
• Rate Range: $25 - $50/hr W2 (DOE) + Per Diem

Daily per diem available for candidates traveling over 60 miles ($110 lodging / $68 meals)

DOE Pay Bands:

• Level 1: $25 - $30
• Level 2: $30 - $35
• Level 3: $35 - $44
• Level 4: $45 - $50

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.
• Daily per diem available for candidates traveling over 60 miles ($110 lodging / $68 meals).
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent role with a leading technical services firm.
• Supportive team culture that values honesty, integrity, and technical pride.

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 75 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 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.