Calibration Specialist

Ocular Therapeutix • Bedford, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCUL) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the formulation, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies for diseases and conditions of the eye using its proprietary bioresorbable hydrogel-based formulation technology, ELUTYX™. Ocular Therapeutix has built a robust product pipeline of drug delivery solutions developed to reduce the complexity and burden of the current standard of care and position itself to become a leader in the ophthalmic space. Outside of the ophthalmic realm and behind the doors of our headquarters in Bedford, MA, we strive to build a strong culture where employees can flourish and achieve their career goals. We encourage out of the box thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and creativity.

Position Summary : Responsible for performing calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of laboratory, process, and utility instrumentation to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with applicable procedures and regulatory requirements. This role operates with moderate supervision and supports calibration program execution, documentation, and continuous improvement within a cGMP-regulated environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related discipline, or equivalent technical experience.
• 3 + years of experience in calibration, metrology, or instrumentation.
• Working knowledge of cGMP requirements and good documentation practices (GDP).
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot instrumentation and equipment issues.
• Experience with CMMS or asset management systems (Blue Mountain preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with calibration standards and measurement principles.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

• PMEL training
• ISA or equivalent instrumentation certification
• Experience supporting laboratories and process equipment in a GMP environment

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of laboratory, process, and utility instrumentation in accordance with SOPs and cGMP requirements.
• Execute calibration activities on moderately complex systems with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation issues to the component level and implement effective corrective actions.
• Accurately document all work performed, including calibration results and maintenance activities, within the CMMS (e.g., Blue Mountain).
• Review calibration certificates for completeness and accuracy; support timely work order closure.
• Maintain calibration records, equipment histories, and support documentation in a complete and audit-ready state.
• Identify and document out-of-tolerance conditions; escalate and support associated investigations as required.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of calibration and metrology systems for facilities, utilities, and process equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors for calibration services, including scheduling support and escorting as needed.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Validation, and Operations to support equipment availability and compliance.
• Assist in determining calibration requirements for new or modified equipment under guidance.
• Ensure calibration records and documentation are readily retrievable to support audits and inspections.
• Identify routine process improvement opportunities and communicate recommendations to senior staff.
• Support the development and revision of SOPs and work instructions as directed.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and support operational activities as needed.
• Participate in emergency/on-call rotation as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level