Senior Calibration Technician – Metrology & Compliance

Planet Pharma; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a Calibration Technician in Morrisville, NC to manage calibration, maintenance, and repairs of laboratory equipment. You will ensure conformance with GMP/GxP standards and quality documentation, while supporting deviation investigations and CAPAs.

The role requires extensive metrology experience in pharma/Biotech, strong documentation practices, and collaboration with QA, CSV, Facilities, and IT teams to sustain a robust calibration program.

Qualifications

• 10+ years metrology experience in Pharma/Biotech
• BS degree with 6+ years metrology experience in Pharma/Biotech

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, calibration, and repairs on active equipment.
• Review and approve calibration and maintenance documentation from external vendors.
• Ensure calibration activities comply with USP, NIST, FDA, GLP and GMP.
• Maintain training compliance in the Quality Management System.
• Initiate and assist investigations related to calibration failures (Deviations/CAPAs).
• Oversee onsite vendors for metrology training and compliance.
• Induct new equipment with calibration requirements and schedules.
• Document activities and ensure data accuracy in the CMMS.
• Collaborate with QA, CSV, Facilities, Engineering, and IT.

Skills

Metrology experience

GxP compliance

CAPA & deviations

Calibration methods

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Pharma/Biotech

Job description

Planet Pharma is seeking a Calibration Technician in Morrisville, NC to manage calibration, maintenance, and repairs of laboratory equipment. You will ensure conformance with GMP/GxP standards and quality documentation, while supporting deviation investigations and CAPAs.

The role requires extensive metrology experience in pharma/Biotech, strong documentation practices, and collaboration with QA, CSV, Facilities, and IT teams to sustain a robust calibration program.