Lead Calibration Technician

Samsung Biologics RKV; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Vacation time

401K match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Job summary

Samsung Biologics in Rockville, MD seeks a Calibration & Instrumentation Staff to lead metrology activities for Plant 1. You will supervise calibration technicians, develop PM schedules, and maintain calibration software to ensure instrument reliability for manufacturing operations.

The role requires a degree in a relevant field and a strong focus on regulatory compliance, cGMP, and quality standards. This position offers competitive hourly compensation with bonus potential and shift

Qualifications

• Lead metrology and calibration responsibilities.
• Supervise calibration technicians and manage daily activities.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules.
• Maintain calibration software systems and data accuracy.
• Ensure regulatory and quality compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Lead Metrology resource for Plant 1 operations at the Rockville site.
• Supervise and mentor calibration technicians with daily direction.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize calibration and PM schedules.
• Manage calibration software systems and databases for accuracy.
• Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting for instrumentation and calibration issues.
• Establish and maintain calibration standards program at the site.
• Support manufacturing operations to keep critical instruments compliant and operational.
• Drive continuous improvement in metrology processes and system reliability.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, regulatory, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Lead Metrology

Supervise technicians

PM scheduling

Calibration software

Regulatory compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate/Bachelor's degree

Tools

Calibration databases

Calibration software systems

Job description

Calibration & Instrumentation Staff Serve as the Lead Metrology representative for Plant 1 at the Rockville site, overseeing calibration, instrumentation, and metrology activities to support manufacturing operations. Supervise calibration technicians in their day-to-day activities, ensuring timely execution of calibration, preventive maintenance, and manufacturing support tasks. Responsible for developing and managing preventive maintenance (PM) schedules, maintaining calibration management software systems, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality requirements. Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting support to the Metrology team, establish and maintain the site's calibration standards program, and ensure the accuracy, reliability, and traceability of measurement systems and instrumentation across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Lead Metrology resource for Plant 1 operations at the Rockville site.
• Supervise and mentor calibration technicians, providing daily direction and support.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize calibration and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Manage and maintain calibration-related software systems and databases.
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support for instrumentation and calibration issues.
• Establish, maintain, and ensure compliance with the site's calibration standards program.
• Support manufacturing operations by ensuring critical instruments and equipment remain compliant and operational.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to metrology processes, calibration programs, and system reliability.
• Ensure all activities comply with cGMP, regulatory, safety, and company quality standards.

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

The anticipated hourly rate for this position in Maryland is $26.77 - $49.24 plus shift differential and annual bonus, when eligible.

The final hourly rate offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation time
• 401K match
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment

Samsung Biologics is a fully integrated CDMO offering state-of-the-art contract development and manufacturing services. With proven regulatory approvals, the largest capacity, and the fastest throughput, Samsung Biologics is an award-winning partner of choice and is uniquely able to support the development and manufacturing of biologics products at every stage of the process while meeting the evolving needs of biopharmaceutical companies worldwide.