Calibration Technician II
About The Position
The Calibration Technician II performs onsite calibration work at pharmaceutical client facilities in South San Francisco, California, and other sites as needed. The position involves up to 50% travel depending on project and client needs; travel is currently minimal outside the San Francisco area but may change. Work focuses on preventive maintenance, qualifications, relocations, commissioning, troubleshooting, and calibrations of instruments used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory environments, including electronic and temperature devices, pressure gauges, centrifuges, incubators, and balances. The technician completes work safely, accurately, and on time while maintaining GxP documentation and following PCI and client-specific policies and procedures. The role involves increasing client interaction, building client relationships, supporting the team, learning additional instrumentation areas, and developing knowledge of pharmaceutical and FDA requirements. This is a full-time, hourly position with a typical hiring range of $38–$44 per hour.
Requirements
- A two-year degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Electronics, or another related technical field; or equivalent military training and two years of applicable metrology, instrumentation, or calibration experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of traceability, substitution of standards, and test accuracy and uncertainty ratios.
- Knowledge of pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical instrumentation, as well as manual and computer-based process control loops and systems.
- Understanding of calibration concepts and requirements, including accuracy testing.
- Ability to perform instrument, equipment, and loop calibrations across parameters in manufacturing, utilities, and laboratory environments.
- Knowledge of electrical panels and electrical safety procedures.
- Ability to climb stairs and climb on equipment such as tanks, and to perform moderate to heavy lifting.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record.
- Reliable, confident, eager to learn, and comfortable working with people.
- Able to make independent decisions within the defined scope of work, seek clarification and direction when needed, and work with little direction.
- Basic understanding and application of GMPs and life sciences industry regulations.
- Basic understanding and application of instrument, equipment, and loop calibrations across manufacturing, utilities, and laboratory environments.
Nice To Haves
- Quality system or pharmaceutical experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete calibrations, maintenance, qualifications, commissioning, and troubleshooting or repairs safely, accurately, and on time, following PCI and client-specific policies and proposals.
- Complete calibrations, qualifications, and preventive maintenance with accurate and timely GxP documentation and minimal supervision.
- With guidance, perform flow, conductivity, pH, mass, and dimensional calibrations.
- Communicate effectively to understand client needs and requirements and develop client relationships through excellent customer service.
- Maintain a neat and professional PCI work area and project a professional image.
- Identify potential new opportunities for PCI at client sites or in client interactions and relay leads to a Leader or Manager.
- Complete weekly timesheets with correct labor-code charges and assist other PCI associates with proper time and expense coding.
- Properly handle and maintain PCI and client equipment, including testing and standards equipment.
- Learn to troubleshoot and perform repairs; most work will continue to consist of scheduled calibration and maintenance events.
- Identify and report worksite safety issues and educate peers on safety practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
