Metrologist/Calibration Technician

BioSpace; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pharmaceutical services is seeking a Metrologist/Calibration Technician to maintain and calibrate laboratory and manufacturing instruments. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. This entry-level position offers a chance to contribute to quality control and compliance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a calibration technician in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with LIMS preferred.
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel); willingness to learn other software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory and manufacturing instrumentation to industry standards.
• Perform quality control audits and ensure compliance.
• Conduct data integrity checks and disaster recovery.

Skills

Quality Control

Troubleshooting

Data Integrity

Calibration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related field

Tools

LIMS

MS Word

Excel

Job description

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Providing reliable pharmaceutical services and lasting relationships within the industry for over 30 years.

Afton Scientific is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in Virginia that specializes in small-batch filling of injectables from clinical trials to approved commercial drugs.

Utilizing 35,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing, lab, warehouse, and administrative space, Afton provides custom, innovative solutions for clinical to commercial sterile manufacturing, packaging and labeling, analytical and micro lab services, and pharmaceutical support services.

Our Ready-To-Fill® line continues with our philosophy of guidance and support for our clients. It offers top-quality pre-sterilized components for in-house filling.

Essential Functions

1. Maintain laboratory and pharmaceutical manufacturing instrumentation to industry and pharmacopeial standards using practical and theoretical knowledge.
2. Perform quality control audits to ensure data accuracy and SOP and cGMP compliance.
3. Conduct cGMP pharmaceutical backups, data integrity checks, and disaster recovery in compliance with 21 CFR Part 11.
4. Perform building and equipment maintenance tasks for the Facilities Department.
5. Identify and resolve technical problems independently; assist peers with troubleshooting and training.
6. Support engineering in qualifications and validations.
7. Serve as the subject matter expert for instrument issues internally and to clients.
8. Ensure calibration of equipment at the point of use in manufacturing operations.
9. Perform maintenance, testing, and calibration on scales, gauges, thermometers, and other laboratory and manufacturing equipment.
10. Assist with investigations related to instrument failures.

Requirements for Education and Experience

1. Bachelor's degree required; in Chemistry, Engineering, or related field preferred.
2. Minimum of 2 years experience as a calibration technician in the pharmaceutical industry required; 5 years preferred.
3. Experience with LIMS preferred.
4. Experience in pharmaceutical production, especially aseptic/sterile environments, preferred.
5. Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel); willingness to learn other database software.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and move in confined laboratory spaces; proper equipment analysis and instrument monitoring.
• Exposure to heat and cold typical of pharmaceutical production.

Emotional Demands

• Manage emotional stress related to job priorities.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Management and Manufacturing