Calibration Engineer

North American Science Associates • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

NAMSA pioneered the industry and was the first independent company in the world to focus solely on medical device materials for safety. NAMSA started testing medical devices before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started regulating such products in 1976. We are shaping the industry. NAMSA has been a key contributor to the development of the test methods that govern our industry. We have become the industry's premier provider. We provide support for clients during every step of the product development lifecycle and beyond. Come and work for an organization with the: Vision to inspire innovative MedTech solutions that advance global healthcare, improve patient lives and accelerate Client success and the Mission to deliver best-in-class global MedTech development solutions through our people, expertise and technology by adhering to our core Values: Act with integrity in everything we do. Provide best-in-class customer experiences. Develop superior talent and deliver expertise. Respond with agility and provide timely results. Embrace collaboration, diverse perspectives and ideas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related scientific discipline required.
• 1 to 2 years of related work experience.
• Microsoft Word and Excel experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, requirement specifications, systems qualifications and protocols, equipment operating procedures, standard operating procedures, and validation reports.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Able to excel both as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Apply measurement science, mathematics, physics and engineering to design and develop methods for calibrating Measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE).
• Expert of Measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE) and ensures they are maintained as required by appropriate Biotech and Pharmaceutical industry regulations and standards (e.g., 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 17025, etc.).
• Analyze and troubleshoot issues using advanced mathematical and engineering knowledge.
• Utilize statistics to analyze measurement standards and processes.
• Trend performance and failures for M&TE.
• Assist with maintaining the EMS and conducts administrative maintenance functions.
• Perform data review for qualifications, calibrations and equipment service.
• Prepare, review and maintain written technical documents for M&TE, including protocols, reports, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Equipment Operating Procedures (EOPs).
• Direct laboratory personnel in design, evaluation and calibration of instruments and test systems to ensure selection of appropriate laboratory equipment based on testing requirements.
• Executes equipment procurement process and assists laboratory personnel in identifying/developing criteria for procurement/installation of new M&TE.
• Assist with identification and assessment of M&TE that generates electronic data to ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11.
• Assist Laboratory Associates with quality documentation (e.g., nonconformances, corrective actions, risk assessments, etc.) for M&TE.
• Responsible for the installation, point validation and maintenance of continual monitoring points.
• Assist laboratory personnel with continuous monitoring and alarm investigations and provide reports.
• Coordinate, maintain and review scheduled and unscheduled maintenance performed for M&TE.
• Works with Laboratory Staff and outside service suppliers to maintain M&TE.
• Assesses and documents impacts to M&TE caused by equipment service, changes or other issues.
• Submit requisitions on behalf of laboratory personnel for outside contracted services and materials needed to complete equipment qualifications or repairs.
• Train Laboratory Associates on proper equipment use and related NAMSA SOPs.
• Support audit requests for information related to M&TE, the EMS and related processes.
• Apply standard Engineering techniques to identify and implement process improvements.
• Other duties as assigned by Engineering Management.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree