Senior Calibration Technician

IntelliPro Group; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

IntelliPro Group in Morrisville, NC seeks a Calibration Technician V to manage calibration, maintenance, and repair of laboratory equipment, ensuring GxP compliance and quality documentation. The role focuses on metrology investigations under supervision and uses established procedures to solve routine problems.

You will coordinate with vendors, develop calibration acceptance criteria for new equipment, maintain SOPs in CMMS, and collaborate with QA, CSV, Facilities, IT.

Qualifications

• 10+ years metrology experience with a pharma/biotech focus or a Bachelor's + 6+ years in metrology.
• Experience investigating and completing CAPAs and deviations in a GxP environment.
• Strong understanding of calibration methodology, tolerances, and FDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Independently calibrates and maintains active equipment including loop calibrations.
• Reviews calibration and maintenance documentation from external vendors.
• Ensures calibration activities comply with USP, NIST, FDA, GLP, GMP.
• Adheres to SOPs and QA guidance; maintains training in QMS.
• Initiates investigations for calibration failures (Deviations/CAPAs).
• Oversees onsite metrology vendors and approves external documentation.
• Inducts new equipment with calibration requirements and criteria.
• Documents activities and ensures data quality in CMMS.
• Collaborates with QA, CSV, Facilities and IT.

Skills

Metrology experience

CAPA investigations

FDA regulations

Calibration methodology

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title: Calibration Technician V Duration: 11/02/2026—05/02/2027 with possible extension Office: Morrisville, NC 27560 Pay rate: $55/hr. on W2

Position Overview

The Calibration Technician manages laboratory equipment calibrations, maintenance, and repairs, ensuring compliance with all GxP regulations. This role is responsible for the quality review of documentation and the initiation of deviation investigations related to metrology. Individual works under the supervision and direction of more senior level roles and uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems.

Job Responsibilities

Calibration Execution:

• Independently performs maintenance, calibration, and repairs on active equipment, including loop calibrations.
• Reviews and approves equipment calibration and maintenance documentation performed by external vendors with a detailed eye for good documentation practices.
• Ensures all calibration activities comply with relevant industry regulations (e.g., USP, NIST, FDA, GLP, GMP).

Safety and Quality Compliance:

• Adheres to all applicable written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), company policies, and technical guidance documents.
• Maintain training compliance in the Quality Management System.
• Initiates, writes, and assists with investigations related to instrument calibration failures or other instrument related issues.
• Primary responsibility for the initiation, writing, and support of investigations (Deviations/CAPAs) related to instrument calibration failures or other instrument-related issues.

Vendor Management (Metrology):

• Oversees and manages onsite vendors to ensure all training and compliance requirements are met for maintenance, calibration, and repairs on laboratory equipment.
• Responsible for the technical review and approval of all equipment calibration and maintenance documentation performed by external parties with a detailed eye for good documentation practices.

Asset Induction:

• Induction of new equipment including development of calibration requirements and schedules in coordination with equipment owners and planner / scheduler.
• Research the operating specifications of new equipment, obtain suitable standards, and establish the calibration acceptance criteria.

Documentation:

• Maintains and/or generates SOPs and controlled documents pertaining to the calibration program.
• Thoroughly documents all activities and reviews all data to ensure completeness and accuracy within the CMMS.

Team Collaboration:

• Interfaces with multi-disciplinary teams regarding laboratory equipment including, lab staff, Quality Assurance, Computer Systems Validation, Facilities and Engineering, and IT.

Minimum Requirement

• High School Diploma and 10+ years of metrology experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of metrology experience in the Pharma/Biotech industry.
• Experience investigating and completing CAPAs and deviations in a GxP environment.
• Strong understanding of calibration methodology, tolerances, and FDA regulations.

About Us

Founded in 2009, IntelliPro is a global leader in talent acquisition and HR solutions. Our commitment to delivering unparalleled service to clients, fostering employee growth, and building enduring partnerships sets us apart. We continue leading global talent solutions with a dynamic presence in over 160 countries, including the USA, China, Canada, Singapore, Japan, Philippines, UK, India, Netherlands, and the EU. IntelliPro, a global leader connecting individuals with rewarding employment opportunities, is dedicated to understanding your career aspirations. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, IntelliPro values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected group status. Moreover, our Inclusivity Commitment emphasizes embracing candidates of all abilities and ensures that our hiring and interview processes accommodate the needs of all applicants. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusivity at https://intelliprogroup.com/.

Compensation

The pay offered to a successful candidate will be determined by various factors, including education, work experience, location, job responsibilities, certifications, and more. Additionally, IntelliPro provides a comprehensive benefits package, all subject to eligibility.