Instrument Calibration Technician
2 weeks ago
Title: Instrument Calibration Technician
Location: North Chicago, IL
Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire, Onsite
Target Pay Range: $35.00 - $45.00/hour (W2)
Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S. As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive aFull Employee Benefits Packagethat includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Job Summary:
Seeking an Instrumentation Technician to perform calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of lab and manufacturing equipment in a GMP-regulated environment. This role ensures equipment accuracy, compliance, and uninterrupted operations.
Job Duties:
- Calibrate and maintain a wide range of equipment (pipettes, balances, temperature/pressure devices, flow/conductivity meters, radiation instruments, centrifuges, incubators, etc.).
- Follow GMP, FDA, ISO 17025, and internal standards.
- Document calibration results, deviations, and maintenance actions.
- Investigate out-of-tolerance (OOT) and unplanned maintenance issues.
- Support audits as a calibration SME.
- Create and update calibration SOPs, PMs, and related documentation.
- Prepare measurement uncertainty budgets.
- 5+ years calibration/metrology experience in GMP/FDA environments.
- Broad proficiency across temperature, pressure, flow, humidity, volume, radiation, and electrical measurement.
- Experience with analytical, manufacturing, and R&D instrumentation.
- Strong OOT investigation and root-cause skills.
- Ability to write/revise procedures and technical documentation.
- Hands-on troubleshooting and basic mechanical/electrical repair skills.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Mike Schmitz
Technical Recruiter
If you're a skilled professional in engineering, manufacturing, or life sciences and you're exploring your next career move-I'm here to help.
I'm a Senior Technical Recruiter and Team Leader who's passionate about connecting great people with great companies. I specialize in placing candidates in roles within product, equipment, food/beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturing, and I work closely with some of the most respected employers in the industry.
My approach is consultative, transparent, and relationship-driven. I'll take the time to understand your goals, skills, and preferences-and then help you navigate the search process with confidence. From resume tips and interview prep to timely feedback and honest communication, my goal is to make your job search feel less stressful and more strategic.
I've worked with professionals at all levels-from early career to senior leadership-and I'm always looking to expand my network of talented candidates. Whether you're actively on the market or just curious about what's out there, I'd love to connect.
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