Calibration Technician

Job Title: Calibration Technician

Location: Warren, NJ

Type: Contract

Compensation: $22.42 - $28.25/hr

Contractor Work Model: On-site

Hours: Mon - Fri, normal business hours

Overview

Global pharma company looking to hire experienced Calibration Technician. Must bring a High School Diploma and minimum of 3 years experience in a GMP/regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute equipment calibration, preventative maintenance, performance verification, troubleshooting, and repair activities in laboratory and manufacturing areas as scheduled via CMMS.
• Perform requalification on Controlled Temperature Units such as refrigerators, freezers (-20°C/-80°C), incubators, cryotanks, cryopods, and storage rooms/areas.
• Support deviations and investigations related to calibration and performance verification, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Author, review, and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for calibration, preventive maintenance, and verification processes.
• Supervise vendors during calibration, maintenance, and repair activities, ensuring adherence to schedules and quality standards.
• Document calibration, maintenance, and repair activities accurately in Work Plan Templates (WPT) or Measurement Data Templates (MDT) using the CMMS system.
• Review and approve vendor records for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage calibration and maintenance plans within the site CMMS system.
• Support process improvement initiatives and safety procedures, maintaining compliance with cGMP and ALCOA standards.
• Maintain inventory of lab equipment and standards, and ensure proper documentation and filing.
• Support multiple Warren site locations and clinical manufacturing activities, including on-call troubleshooting.
• Participate in special projects aimed at operational efficiency and cost reduction.

Requirements

• Knowledge of cGMP and good documentation practices (ALCOA principles).
• Experience working with pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and laboratory systems and equipment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an FDA-regulated industry, with direct equipment experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience working with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Working knowledge of scheduling and inventory systems such as Blue Mountain RAM, Maximo, or similar CMMS.
• High school diploma or higher; Bachelor's degree or Associates preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs., perform repetitive tasks, and work in environments with PPE requirements.
• Willingness to support local travel between multiple site locations.