Pharma Field Calibration Tech - Travel & PM Specialist

Micro Quality Calibration, Inc.; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Plan

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

International Process Solutions (IPS) is seeking a Field Service Calibration Technician to perform on-site calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of laboratory and process equipment. This local field service role requires approximately 65–75% travel to customer sites within regulated pharmaceutical and biotech environments.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with optional overtime and a pay rate of $28–$35 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience calibrating pharmaceutical, mass, temperature, or electrical equipment.
• High school diploma required; technical degree, certification, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Military PMEL/TMDE/DOD training and ISO/IEC 17025 familiarity strongly preferred.
• Mechanical and/or electronics background to support calibration and maintenance activities.
• Strong attention to detail with documentation accuracy and professionalism.
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work safely in various environments.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory and process instruments.
• Service equipment including incubators, pipettes, balances, freezers, BSCs, and fume hoods.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration checks.
• Apply calibration principles to ensure equipment accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Follow SOPs and maintain accurate service documentation.
• Support metrology, quality control, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Coordinate service activities with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Identify, document, and report equipment failures or nonconformances.
• Travel to local customer sites; occasional overtime or weekend work may be required.

Skills

Calibration

Field service

Documentation

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree/certification (preferred)

Tools

PMEL/TMDE training

Job description

International Process Solutions (IPS) is seeking a Field Service Calibration Technician to perform on-site calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of laboratory and process equipment. This local field service role requires approximately 65–75% travel to customer sites within regulated pharmaceutical and biotech environments.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with optional overtime and a pay rate of $28–$35 per hour, depending on experience.