Metrology Calibration Technician

Simtrabps; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Metrology Calibration Technician to join their Quality Control team in Bloomington. This role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of analytical instruments used in the production of life-saving medications. You will be responsible for calibrating equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting compliance with rigorous quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation and quality in the pharmaceutical sector, where your contributions will directly impact patient health.

Benefits

Medical & Dental Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Community and Volunteer Service Program

Onsite Workout Facility

Cafeteria

Employee Ownership Plan

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Metrology or related field required.
• Must demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration and maintenance on analytical instruments.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Metrology

Calibration

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Software Programs

Enterprise Software

Job description

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Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.



Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

The role:

The Metrology Technician in Quality Control (QC) performs analytical instrument qualifications and Preventive Maintenance/Performance Qualification (PM/PQ) procedures. Additionally, they perform maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair on a variety of analytical equipment and instruments for laboratory equipment. This position reports to a Quality Control Chemistry supervisor.

The responsibilities:

• Ensure timely Metrology support to Production, QC Chemistry, QC Microbiology, QC Critical and Incoming Quality Control where analytical instruments are deployed.
• Ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Calibrate analytical instruments for conformance to established government, commercial, and specification standards.
• Perform routine PM/PQ activities on category B instruments per standard operating procedures (SOPs) on new and existing instrumentation.
• Responsible for instrument re-certification with outside standard laboratories, which includes performing incoming inspections and documentation reviews on these instruments.
• Participate in continuous improvement functions (Lean initiatives) teams, which increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings, and improve quality.
• Perform/assist in internal assessments/investigations by collecting and analyzing accurate, objective evidence regarding risks and their magnitude.
• Serve as a technical resource for process and/or product development activities.
  
  

Desired qualifications:

• High school diploma is required. An Associate degree is preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience in Metrology or related field required.
• Accurate and thorough with attention to detail.
• Demonstrate organizational skills.
• Work in a courteous and professional manner with interior and exterior clients.
• Strong communication skills, verbal, non-verbal and written, are required.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft software programs and the ability to use enterprise software.
  
  

Physical / Safety Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, push/pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment.
• May be required to handle laboratory chemicals.
• Work with pressurized equipment, hot surfaces.
• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends.
• Position may require sitting or standing for long periods of time.
  
  

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
• Medical & Dental Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Spouse Life Insurance
• Child Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Time Off Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave and more
• Adoption Reimbursement Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Community and Volunteer Service Program
• Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
• Voluntary Insurance Benefits
• Vision Coverage
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal and more
• Onsite Campus Amenities
• Workout Facility
• Cafeteria
• Credit Union
  

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/25

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.



Equal Employment Opportunity

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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