Calibration Technician

Calibration Technician – Warren, NJ (ONSITE)

We are looking to hire a candidate with the skill sets mentioned and experience for one of our clients within the pharmaceutical industry. This position is an Onsite role for 5 days at the Warren, NJ office. This is a 12-month contract with the potential for extension, only local candidates preferred.

Job Summary:

To support manufacturing and laboratory operations calibration program in a timely manner and take preventive measures to assure proper functioning of operational equipment ensuring compliance with Company standards and regulatory requirements. This position must comply with all Security guidelines, Environmental Health and Safety regulations and the current Good Manufacturing Practices required by the job function.

Position Responsibilities:

• Verifies and/or calibrates instrumentation as required per current CMMS System
• Documents Calibration process using current CMMS.
• Revises calibration sheets to ensure proper documentation, calculation, and process completion.
• Modifies or update CMMS documentation as required.
• Repairs instruments and equipment as required.
• Uses several test equipment and tools (e.g. pressure, temperature indicators, etc.)
• Contacts supplier for quote external calibration of the instrument and standards.
• Performs inventory of the standards in the calibration shop
• Initiates, participates, and assists in resolution of quality investigations.
• Attends to all mandatory training for GMP’s EHS and company polices. and all mandatory meetings as staff.
• Revises, improves, or create calibration procedures based on observation or current experience.
• Participates actively in special projects as required.
• Troubleshoots manufacturing and utilities equipment
  Participates and assist validation and qualification process.
• Writes and reviews SOP′s for instruments and controls.
• Prepares reports and keeps records on calibration inspection, testing, and repair.
• Ensure low cost of the calibration department (Reducing overtime, implementing new ideas)
• Plans, justify and implement cost reduction small projects.
• Escorts vendor to perform equipment calibration.
• Writes and supports deviations and investigations that result from calibration, performance verification or maintenance activities, along with developing and supporting the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Supports the development, revision, and review of written procedures for calibration, preventive maintenance, and performance verification of equipment.
• Executes requalification on Controlled Temperature Units (ex. Refrigerators, -20&degree;C/-80&degree;C Freezers, Incubators, Cryotanks, Cryopods, and Walk-In Cold Rooms)
• Reviews and approves vendor executed calibration, maintenance, repair, and performance verification records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance to Bristol-Myers Squibb standards.

Required Skills/Experience/Education:

• 5 plus years of lab experience preferred in pharma or medical device industry or manufacturing.
• High school Diploma or associate or bachelor’s degree.

Other job specifications:

• Employment Type: Contract to Hire (CTH), W2 only. NO C2C.
• Contracting Period: 12-month contracting opportunity with the potential for extension.
• Job Location: This is an Onsite role. Local candidates will be highly preferred. 
• Contract Rate/Salary: $25-$27 on W2 hourly.
• Interview Process: Phone/Video Interview (s).