What are the responsibilities and job description for the Calibration Technician - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing position at SOKOL GxP Services?
SOKOL GxP Services is seeking a hands-on Calibration Technician to support laboratory and manufacturing equipment within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical and clinical manufacturing environment in Warren, NJ.
This position focuses on calibration, preventive maintenance, requalification of temperature-controlled equipment, and ensuring compliance with FDA regulations, cGMP standards, and ALCOA data integrity principles.
Key Responsibilities• Perform equipment calibration, preventive maintenance (PM), troubleshooting, and performance verification using CMMS systems (e.g., Maximo or Blue Mountain)
• Execute requalification of Controlled Temperature Units (refrigerators, freezers including -20°C / -80°C, incubators, cryotanks, cryopods, storage rooms)
• Review and approve vendor calibration and maintenance documentation
• Enter and maintain records in CMMS systems
• Escort and supervise vendors performing calibration and repair services
• Support deviations, investigations, and CAPA activities related to calibration
• Author and revise calibration and maintenance SOPs
• Maintain compliance with cGMP, Good Documentation Practices, and ALCOA principles
• Support audit readiness activities
• Perform equipment inventory and assist with planning/scheduling
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an FDA-regulated pharmaceutical or biotech environment
• Hands-on experience calibrating laboratory or manufacturing equipment
• Experience working with CMMS systems (Maximo, Blue Mountain, or similar)
• Strong understanding of cGMP and documentation standards
• Ability to troubleshoot and work independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
High School Diploma, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree accepted.
Preferred Experience• Temperature mapping / controlled temperature unit requalification
• Experience in clinical manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting deviations and investigations
• Laboratory and manufacturing settings (PPE required)
• May support multiple local sites
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs
• On-call support as required
- $22.42 - $28.48 an hour
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid company holidays
- Interest free relocation assistance loan
- Continuous professional development and training opportunities through SOKOL GxP Academy
Salary : $22 - $28