Lead Calibration Technician

Samsung Biologics; 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 Lead to supervise calibration technicians, manage PM schedules, and ensure regulatory compliance for manufacturing operations.

The role provides technical leadership to the Metrology team, maintains calibration standards, and drives continuous improvement in instrument reliability across Plant 1, with a focus on cGMP and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (required).
• Experience supervising calibration technicians and coordinating PM schedules preferred.
• Strong knowledge of metrology, calibration processes, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Metrology resource for Plant 1 operations at the Rockville site.
• Supervise calibration technicians and provide daily direction.
• Develop and maintain calibration and preventive maintenance schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Metrology

Calibration

Supervision

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Calibration software

Databases

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