Pharma Metrology Technician — Calibration & Equipment Reliability

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Madison, WI seeks a Calibration Technician to partner with Quality Assurance, Laboratory and Manufacturing teams to maintain and calibrate controlled equipment in a cGMP environment.

You will document work in the asset management system, draft Equipment Qualification Reports, manage vendor support, and help drive continuous improvements while wearing appropriate PPE and following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in mechanics, electronics technology or similar field with 4 years in calibration.
• Minimum 2 years of work in pharmaceutical lab/good manufacturing practices (cGMP).
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of LOTO and controlled documentation (SOP/WI).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and precise technical writing.
• Experience in a cGMP environment and strong collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration to NIST standards on manufacturing, analytical, and process control systems.
• Maintain equipment and processes, including non-routine tasks with increasing independence.
• Manage monthly assignments to complete maintenance on time and escalate issues as needed.
• Draft Equipment Qualification Reports and asset inductions for new equipment.
• Interface with asset management system to track statuses and document records.
• Support on-site vendors and ensure proper work documentation.
• Maintain safety practices and follow permit processes for hazards.
• Contribute to continuous improvements and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Calibration experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in mechanics, electronics technology or similar field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Madison, WI seeks a Calibration Technician to partner with Quality Assurance, Laboratory and Manufacturing teams to maintain and calibrate controlled equipment in a cGMP environment.

You will document work in the asset management system, draft Equipment Qualification Reports, manage vendor support, and help drive continuous improvements while wearing appropriate PPE and following safety procedures.