Instrumentation / Calibration Technician

About the role

The Instrumentation/Calibration Technician will support our pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients by ensuring that all process instruments are accurately calibrated and compliant with cGMP standards. Working in a regulated environment, you will manage calibration programs for bioreactors, utilities, formulation lines, and aseptic areas.

Key responsibilities

• Perform calibrations on a wide range of instruments including temperature, pressure, humidity, flow, mass, pH, conductivity, dimensional and electrical devices.
• Assess calibration systems, calculate tolerances, and evaluate process tolerances to maintain compliance.
• Maintain and update calibration records and programs for bioreactors, utilities, formulation, and aseptic zones.
• Utilize calibration software such as Blue Mountain (RAM), Calman, or Procal to document and track activities.
• Apply cGMP knowledge to ensure all work meets FDA‑regulated standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve instrumentation issues.

Required profile

• Associate degree or higher in Instrumentation Engineering, Instrumentation Technology, Electronics, or related field.
• Experience performing calibrations in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment.
• Strong understanding of tolerance calculations and process tolerance evaluation.
• Familiarity with cGMP regulations.

Required skills

• Calibration of temperature, pressure, humidity, flow, mass, pH, conductivity, dimensional and electrical instruments.
• Use of Blue Mountain (RAM), Calman, or Procal software.
• Calibration system assessment and tolerance calculation.
• cGMP compliance knowledge.