Junior Calibration Technician

Scientific Safety Alliance

State College (Centre County)

Hybrid

USD 30,686 - 43,704

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership in SSA

401(k) match

100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Scientific Safety Alliance is hiring trainees in State College, PA to learn precision calibration of biomedical and laboratory equipment. The role offers paid training, equity ownership, and a structured career path in a stable sector. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math skills, and a willingness to travel. Benefits include 100% paid medical insurance, a 401(k) match, and generous paid time off. Join a company dedicated to advancing science while building your career.

Qualifications

Ability to provide vaccination records or meet vendor requirements.
Willingness to travel approximately 3 weeks per month.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Travel Monday through Thursday, home every weekend.
Follow precise written calibration procedures.
Document work thoroughly for compliance and continuity.

Skills

Basic math

Strong reading comprehension

Hands-on technical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year or 4-year degree in technical field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Electronic analyzers

Job description

Location: State College, PA

Travel: 75% (by car)

Compensation: Up to $27/hour

Scientific Safety Alliance (SSA) exists to Accelerate Science. Delightfully. We're a 100% founder- and employee-owned company that has acquired 19 companies in just over 2.5 years and is rising on Inc. Magazine's list of America's fastest-growing privately held companies in both 2024 and 2025.

We serve the life sciences and biotech industries — pharmaceutical, biotech, hospital, and research facilities — keeping the controlled environments and precision instruments behind critical scientific work compliant, accurate, and ready. Our mission is simple: remove the friction so our customers can focus on advancing science.

Calyx is the SSA operating company you'd be joining. Our technicians support Healthcare Technology Management (HTM), Clinical Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering departments at some of the most prestigious healthcare systems and biotech organizations across the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Midwest.

About This Role

We're hiring trainees, not experienced calibration technicians.

For years, Calyx has built its team by hiring driven people with the right attitude and foundational knowledge — then teaching them the trade. Some of our best senior technicians came up exactly this way, and we're getting back to that path. We're looking for people who want to learn a precision technical trade, build a long-term career, and grow with a fast-moving company.

You'll be paid to learn. Most trainees become fully proficient in 6 months; some pick it up in as little as 2–3. Throughout, you'll work alongside experienced technicians who will mentor you, on-site at customer facilities and in our State College office.

What You'll Do

Travel Monday through Thursday, home every weekend (Mon-Fri is worst case. I can't guarantee a consistent Mon-Thur but sometimes it is asked of our people to leave on a Sunday but it is rare.)
Spend 1 week per month at our State College office
Ability to provide vaccination records: Hepatitis B, MMR, Tuberculosis, Varicella, and Influenza, or willingness to meet customer vendor requirements
Work side-by-side with experienced technicians who will train you on the equipment, the procedures, and the customer relationships
Follow precise written calibration procedures with care and accuracy
Document your work thoroughly to support compliance and continuity
Build trusted relationships with customers ranging from warehouse staff to biomedical engineers to directors
Spend approximately one week per month at the State College office on rotation, supporting the team and continuing your training

Day One Requirements — What You Bring

High school diploma or equivalent
Basic math: percentages, measurements, unit conversions
Strong reading comprehension — you can follow detailed written instructions precisely
Some hands-on technical aptitude (from school, military, trade work, or a serious hobby)
Willingness to travel approximately 3 weeks per month, Monday through Thursday, with weekends home
Comfortable wearing a sport jacket on customer sites — we provide your first two
Ability to provide vaccination records: Hepatitis B, MMR, Tuberculosis, Varicella, and Influenza, or willingness to meet customer vendor requirements
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Authorized to work in the United States

What We'll Train You On — No Experience Needed

Precision calibration of biomedical and laboratory equipment
Use of oscilloscopes, electronic analyzers, and electro-mechanical instrumentation
Physics fundamentals you'll use every day: electronics, physiological measurements, airflow, liquid flow, mass, dimensional, temperature, humidity, sound, light, and pressure
Writing and following calibration procedures and test methods
Communicating effectively with customers from technician to director level
Documentation and compliance standards in regulated environments

Who We're Looking For

Recent grads in electronics, engineering technology, instrumentation, biomedical equipment, or a related technical field — 2-year and 4-year degrees both welcome
Military transitioners, especially those with electronics, calibration, or biomedical equipment backgrounds
Trade school grads in electronics, HVAC, instrumentation, or similar
Career changers with strong mechanical or electronic aptitude and a real desire to learn

You don't need to know calibration. You do need to be reliable, precise, curious, and comfortable on the road.

Why This Job

Paid training — earn while you learn a high-demand precision technical trade
Equity ownership in SSA — every team member has a stake in the outcome
Real career path — many of our senior techs came up through this exact track
Stability — life sciences and healthcare don't slow down

Benefits