Calibration Technician

Title: Calibration Technician – cGMP Mechanical & Instrumentation

Duration: 12 Months Contract (Strong likelihood of extension and possible conversion to FTE)

Location: Groton, CT 06340

Shift: Primarily 1st Shift; must be flexible for occasional 2nd Shift, Overtime, Weekend Work, and Split Shifts based on manufacturing schedules and urgent repairs

Position Summary:

• Under minimal supervision, maintain facility cGMP mechanical equipment within documented operational procedures
• Lead complex mechanical repairs, perform instrument calibrations, and lock out tag outs supporting facility project upgrades or routine maintenance
• Initiate, complete and close on-demand and scheduled work orders
• Participate in training other technicians on new equipment and upgrades

Responsibilities:

• Maintain facility cGMP mechanical equipment
• Lead complex mechanical repairs
• Perform instrument calibrations
• Perform lock out tag outs supporting facility project upgrades or routine maintenance
• Initiate, complete and close on-demand and scheduled work orders
• Participate in training other technicians on new equipment and upgrades
• Assist Operational Staff with problem solving and equipment troubleshooting
• Participate in department meetings and safety meetings as required
• Continually improve skills through participation in educational opportunities
• Perform calibrations in compliance with site policies and procedures, ensuring traceability to NIST standards
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on production and utility equipment
• Install, specify, and calibrate process instrumentation and laboratory devices
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and automation systems
• Read and interpret equipment schematics, logic diagrams, and engineering drawings
• Use calibration tools and equipment safely and effectively
• Maintain accurate documentation of calibration and maintenance activities

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma

• Associate degree (Science or technical discipline) preferred

Experience:

• 2 years of experience in equipment, electrical and/or instrumentation maintenance

• Familiarity with GMP fundamentals

• Experience with Delta V Production Control System preferred

• Experience in a Pharmaceutical cGMP manufacturing environment preferred

Skills:

• Strong organization skills and attention to detail

• Demonstrated capability to support others within a matrix development team

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office required, e.g. MS Word, MS Excel

• Mechanical aptitude and desire to execute hands on manual labor

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift more than 50 lbs

• Amenable to wearing personal protective equipment

• Able to work in the vicinity of hazardous materials

Additional Requirements:

• Candidate must be able and willing to work outside of standard day shift hours and on weekends as necessary