Instrument Calibration Technician

Job Title: Instrument Calibration Technician

Location: North Chicago, IL

Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire, Onsite

Target Pay Range: $32.00 - $38.00/hour

Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical/Dental/Vision Plans, 401(k), ESOP

Must-Have Skill Set: Hands-on instrument calibration experience (3 years preferred)

Job Summary:

Seeking an Instrument Calibration Specialist to perform calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation of laboratory and manufacturing instruments used in a regulated environment. This role supports development, validation, and GMP manufacturing by maintaining accurate, compliant, and reliable instrumentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on calibration across multiple instrumentation types.
• Instruments may include: pipettes, balances, temperature transmitters, pressure gauges, flow meters, humidity probes, centrifuges, and related scientific instruments.
• Shadow and learn critical calibration processes from senior team members.
• Provide backup coverage for high-risk or critical calibration activities.
• Maintain calibration documentation and compliance records.
• Support cross-training efforts within the metrology team.

Qualifications:

• 3 years in metrology or calibration of laboratory instrumentation in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Physics or technical science background is strongly preferred.
• Broad hands-on calibration experience across multiple instrument types.
• Proficiency in multiple disciplines including temperature, pressure, flow, humidity, volume, radiation, and electrical.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate measurement deviations and perform root cause analysis.
• Strong ability to revise and write procedures and calibration documentation.