Description

 Position Summary:

• To perform in-house calibrations of equipment monitoring device affecting product quality.
• Perform calibrations using PLC logic 
• Repair, troubleshoot or replace equipment, instruments or parts as needed to perform calibrations. 
• Perform training for calibration and troubleshooting
• Assists with additional work duties or responsibilities as evident or required.

Requirements

Primary Accountabilities:

NOTE: The primary accountabilities and the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below, are intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager.

· Calibration of all critical instruments used in drug manufacturing facility per established calibration test methods in accordance with in-house calibration procedures within scheduled time frame. E.g., Temperature and humidity controllers and chart recorders, thermocouples, humidity sensors, pressure test gauges, pressure transducer, pH meters, pipettes, check-weighers, oven, furnaces, temperature and data loggers, thermometers, temperature chambers and load cells.

· Responsible for the installation, configuration, troubleshooting, calibration and maintenance of electronic instrumentation and controls.

· Adherence to safety protocols and proper use of PPE

· Adherence to Good Documentation Practices and Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations

· Complete and maintain applicable training certifications 

· Proper time management, including arriving on time, observing appropriate breaks – including lunches – as well as minimizing overtime unless authorized by management.

· Any deviation from the assigned schedule must be communicated to management, including call-outs

· Complete assigned tasks on production schedule in an efficient manner

· Ability to properly enter cleanrooms, maintain gown certification requirements, and demonstrate proper cleanroom environment behavior – such as aseptic technique

· Operate and navigate software systems including but not limited to: IndySoft, Pactware, and FactoryTalk.

· Operate and navigate equipment and instruments such as balances, Fluke Meters, Additel Calibrators, Additel Dry Baths, Fluke Oil Bath, Etc. 

· Coordinate and communicate with team members and other necessary departments in order to complete tasks

· Communicate shift activity as well as any obstacles, equipment issues, deviations, safety concerns or out of specifications to management and/or the appropriate personnel

Perform any other tasks as assigned by management or senior leadership

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

· Technical Degree in electronics or instrumentation (2yrs) and/or equivalent experience as calibration technician in the Pharmaceutical Industry or a regulated industry.

· Knowledge of PLC logic and Controls

· Minimum 5 years calibration experience 

· Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access. 

· Good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

· The ability to manage a multitude of resources and to be accurate and current with data and information 

· The ability to take strategic objectives and accept accountability, motivate and influence others thinks globally and leverages diversity.

· The ability to create and contribute environment that values people, encourages trust, teamwork, and open communication, and provides participation, learning, feedback and recognition.

· The ability to set clear targets and use performance measures to assess risk and opportunities in order to effectively manage the assets of the business.

· The ability and willingness to change direction and focus to meet shifting organizational and business demands.

· The ability to effectively manage one self, demonstrates integrity, be productive under pressure, and achieve development goals.

· The ability to create new products and processes that add value to the Business, by generating new ideas and applying creative and analytical approaches.

· Specific expertise, skills and knowledge within calibration gained through education and experience.

· A well-developed knowledge of the consumer/customer demonstrated through continuous efforts to exceed their expectations.

· The ability to utilize knowledge of the competition to determine business strategies and decisions.

· A broad perspective that aligns decisions to organizational objectives and long term consequences of day-to-day activities.

· The ability to take strategic objectives and accept accountability to drive results through effective actions.

· Position requires bending (waist to floor), climbing (2 to 4 feet), lifting (up to 20 lbs), reaching, vision (20/20), standing (70%), sitting (20%), typing, hearing, and walking (10%).

· Salary range: Hourly $30 - $40