Calibration Specialist

Quva • Bloomsbury, NJ

1d • $56,000 - $77,800

About The Position

Our Calibration Specialist plays a vital role within our organization. Once you complete our training, your responsibilities will include acting as the technical expert for all calibrated equipment at the Quva facility. The Calibration Specialist will provide direction and daily supervision of calibration staff. The role will also manage the working status of all calibrated equipment with minimal supervision. The Calibration Specialist coordinates routine and non-routine instrument calibrations to maintain the calibration schedule in support of cGMP manufacturing. Review calibrations completed in-house, and outside vendors/contractors completed calibration documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable SOP’s. Complete Qualification/Verification tasks for new Laboratory Equipment/Instruments per the Calibration Program Procedures and applicable site procedures. At Quva, you will be an essential part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to expanding critical access to quality, affordable medication and data insights while promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your attention to detail and adherence to precise procedures will guarantee that our medications meet the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and quality, providing patients with the best possible care and outcomes. Turn your passion for precision and your commitment to quality into a meaningful impact on healthcare across the US. What the Calibration Specialist Does Each Day: Manages calibration and calibrated equipment maintenance, including execution of activities and/or scheduling with site operations and external vendors Performs verification/qualifications, calibrations, maintenance of laboratory equipment/instruments to maintain a current qualified status Continuously evaluates calibration and calibrated equipment maintenance against industry standards for continuous improvement Manages the preventative maintenance program for all calibrated equipment Develops standard operating procedures and work instructions for calibration activities Works with site operations on out of service calibrated equipment priority, scheduling personal work and/or outsourcing in accordance with priority set by site operations management Minimizes calibrated equipment downtime, tracks and reports metrics for calibrated equipment downtime, drives improvement, shares information and updates to facilities management Sets up test equipment, collects measurements used to record various parameters (voltage, current, heat, flow, pressure, etc.) Adjusts/repairs instruments to meet calibration tolerances Coordinates instrument calibration and re-certification with outside standards laboratories, which includes inspections and documentation reviews on those instruments Completes required documentation for calibration and certification activities Serves as a technical resource on calibration issues and trains site operations and quality personnel on handling of calibrated equipment Adheres to Good Documentation Practices

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required
• Minimum 3-years calibration experience in the pharmaceutical industry with proven problem-solving skills
• Ability to deal with moderately complex processes and procedures
• Must be able to demonstrate judgment and initiative in problem resolution
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills and detail oriented
• 18+ years of age
• Able to successfully complete a drug and background check
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Quva is not able to sponsor applicants for work visas
• Has strong technical writing skills and verbal/written communication skills, including presentation skills
• Utilizes analytical, critical thinking and structured root cause analysis techniques for problem solving
• Has a sense of urgency, accountability, and resourcefulness (e.g., work in changing environment)
• Is a self-starter and independent learner

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

• Manages calibration and calibrated equipment maintenance, including execution of activities and/or scheduling with site operations and external vendors
• Performs verification/qualifications, calibrations, maintenance of laboratory equipment/instruments to maintain a current qualified status
• Continuously evaluates calibration and calibrated equipment maintenance against industry standards for continuous improvement
• Manages the preventative maintenance program for all calibrated equipment
• Develops standard operating procedures and work instructions for calibration activities
• Works with site operations on out of service calibrated equipment priority, scheduling personal work and/or outsourcing in accordance with priority set by site operations management
• Minimizes calibrated equipment downtime, tracks and reports metrics for calibrated equipment downtime, drives improvement, shares information and updates to facilities management
• Sets up test equipment, collects measurements used to record various parameters (voltage, current, heat, flow, pressure, etc.)
• Adjusts/repairs instruments to meet calibration tolerances
• Coordinates instrument calibration and re-certification with outside standards laboratories, which includes inspections and documentation reviews on those instruments
• Completes required documentation for calibration and certification activities
• Serves as a technical resource on calibration issues and trains site operations and quality personnel on handling of calibrated equipment
• Adheres to Good Documentation Practices

Benefits

• Set, full-time, consistent work schedule
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision
• 401k retirement program with company match
• 17 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays per year
• Occasional weekend and overtime opportunities with advance notice
• National, industry-leading high growth company with future career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree