Calibration Technician III

Core Hours

Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Purpose and Scope

Under limited supervision, performs maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, calibration and repair on a variety of laboratory and manufacturing equipment. Prepares calibration reports summarizing findings and recommending solutions to technical problems. Identifies, selects and completes set-up of specialized test equipment and instrument standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the calibration program to a level of compliance with GMP and ISO 9001.
• Coordinate and/or execute calibration of measuring and test equipment used by functions within the operations group.
• Maintain calibrations and ensure compliance at multiple Tolmar sites.
• Specify and request purchase of certain measuring/testing equipment and related standards to the appropriate departments as needed.
• Compile and analyze data, prepare calibration reports and make recommendations for changes and/or improvements within the calibration program.
• Diagnose and perform all repairs without supervision.
• Conduct and document investigations for out of calibration conditions on instruments and/or instrumentation using structured problem-solving techniques including identification of root-cause and effective preventative actions
• Serve as backup for management activities temporarily as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 calibration system requirements.
• Technical skills to operate, troubleshoot, and calibrate measuring & test equipment, i.e. balances, pressure/vacuum gages, thermometers, chart recorders, calipers, micrometers, RTDs, humidity sensors, and other hand-held measuring instruments.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer software, including Word, Excel and calibration software.
• Ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice or accepted practice or acceptance criteria.
• Ability to work independently on routine work with general instructions on new assignments.
• Ability to create, monitor, amend and document calibration procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Core Values

• The Calibration Technician III is expected to operate within the framework of Tolmar's Core Values:
• Consistently operate with the highest standards of ethics and compliance.
• Take ownership of your actions, success and setbacks.
• Respect each other and understand that honest collaboration is at the heart of our company success.
• Go the extra mile to make things happen.
• Be committed to all we do and the patients we serve.
• Embrace change with enthusiasm.
• Strive to learn about and understand the needs of customers and patients, and take action with great speed and efficiency no matter the task.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree preferred.
• Six or more years of related experience in a regulated industry, preferably manufacture of sterile drug products and/or medical devices.
• Six or more years of related experience in calibration of temperature, humidity, pressure monitoring systems and laboratory is required.

Working Conditions

• Laboratory and manufacturing environment.
• On-call rotation required. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $34.00 - $37.00 per hour (depending on experience)
• Benefits summary:

Tolmar compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay and a strong benefits package. The final compensation offered may vary from the posted range based on the selected candidates qualifications and experience.

Tolmar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.