Senior Calibration Technician

Applied Industrial Technologies; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking a Senior Calibration Technician in Indianapolis, Indiana to perform instrument calibration and maintenance at pharmaceutical facilities. This role requires expertise in various instruments, effective client communication, and project management skills. Candidates must have a four-year degree in a relevant field and experience in quality systems within pharmaceutical environments. The position may require up to 75% travel and offers benefits including a company vehicle and sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in metrology, instrumentation, or calibration.
• Quality system/pharmaceutical experience required.
• PCI-trained mentor with strong knowledge of FDA and GMP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee calibrations and PMs ensuring compliance with GxP documentation.
• Provide guidance and solutions to clients on technical issues.
• Develop client quotes and manage project planning and timelines.

Skills

Instrument calibration expertise

Exceptional CMMS skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiate effectively

Analytical skills

Education

Four-year degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Electronics, or related field

Tools

MAS500 Pivot Table

Job description

Senior Calibration Technician

Join the Pharmaceutical Calibrations and Instrumentation (PCI) team! We are seeking a Senior Calibration Technician that can perform calibration and maintenance on process and analytical instrumentation onsite at our client pharmaceutical facilities in Indiana and surrounding states if needed. This position is eligible for a company vehicle, sign‑on bonus, and relocation if needed.

This position will focus on maintenance, calibrations and repairs on a variety of instruments, including process/utility/laboratory instruments such as refrigerators, freezers, transmitters, monitors, incubators, centrifuges, autoclaves, pipettes, balances, pressure and temperature devices. Computer‑based calibration tracking program (CMMS) experience is desired.

The Senior Calibration Technician (Tech SR) reports directly to the Team Leader, Manager, or Director depending on the organizational structure. These positions are non‑exempt. Up to 75% travel may be required based on project and client needs.

Expectations

Calibration Technicians complete calibrations, qualifications, and PMs with accurate and timely GxP documentation, following PCI and/or client‑specific policies and procedures. They are expected to take a proactive role in supporting the team and in providing client support, building a high level of trust with internal and client personnel. This trust is developed through consistently upholding PCI values and demonstrating honesty, integrity, pride, accountability, teamwork, and commitment.

In addition to the above expectations, the technician is expected to identify and execute tasks that enhance PCI’s ability to provide added‑value services for clients and to provide guidance and direction on technical issues. The technician must have a higher level of technical experience and expertise to troubleshoot issues, as well as assist in providing innovative, creative, effective, and long‑term solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and supervises calibrations, qualifications, and PMs with accurate and timely GxP documentation, ensuring all team members follow PCI or client‑specific policies and procedures in a safe manner.
• Provides guidance, direction and effective solutions to clients and PCI technical resources.
• Upholds, mentors, and serves as a role model to other PCI associates on the PCI philosophy and values through honesty, integrity, self‑motivation, teamwork, pride, and commitment.
• Proactively ensures PCI and client‑owned equipment is handled and maintained properly, and trains other associates on proper use and handling.
• Develops client quotes and proposals.
• Provides oversight and project planning including time codes, schedules, test equipment, documentation, and ensures client requirements are met. Responsible for accurate and timely scheduling, resource allocation, proposal and quotation development, labor utilization reports (LURs), fixed cost and T&E project management for profitability. Must identify scope changes, communicate to the client, and process scope‑change request documentation ensuring accurate time coding and billing.
• Proactively assesses project safety concerns and ensures PCI team members comply with all client and/or PCI site safety requirements. Strategically evaluates client environments, needs, and requirements to develop and initiate effective solutions and, through solid relationships with clients, delivers successful execution.
• Takes client‑relations initiative and proactively seeks to expand PCI services. May lead projects and serve as “Account Manager” for select clients based on strong client ties and business needs.

Skills Required

• Expert knowledge and application of instrument, equipment, and loop calibrations of various parameters in manufacturing, utilities, and laboratory environments.
• Exceptional CMMS skills, navigation and utilization of MAS500 Pivot Table and project KPI module to support team leaders and project managers in managing LURs & project expenses. Develops and updates PCI policies and procedures, interprets government regulations and instrumentation/calibration principles, and provides training and guidance to Tech I and Tech II resources. Assists clients with development and revision of policies and procedures as necessary.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills with clients and coworkers. Thorough electrical panel knowledge and safety practices.
• Excellent negotiation skills with direct identification, development, and implementation of negotiation policies and processes in accordance with PCI objectives.
• Develops negotiation strategy on complex issues.
• Significant ability to influence and guide others.
• Understands the business case, appreciates financial issues and profit‑and‑loss implications.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail while keeping strategic company goals in focus.
• PCI‑trained mentor. Sought after by technical staff for advice in technical or proposal issues, diplomacy, and ethical practices. Active in PCI onboarding process, providing both on‑the‑job and specialized technical training. Strong applied and working knowledge of FDA, GMP, GLP, compliance and NIST traceability. Expert knowledge of test equipment and capabilities such as tolerance requirements and 4:1 TAR.
• Actively involved with an external professional organization (ISPE, ASQ, PDA, etc.). External certification preferred (ISA, ASQ, etc.).

Experience & Education Required

A four‑year degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Electronics, or other related technical field OR equivalent military training and four plus years of applicable (metrology, instrumentation, calibration) experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience. Quality system/pharmaceutical experience is required.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal‑opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.