Calibration Technician II

PCI Pharma Services•Rockford, IL

18h

About The Position

Performs routine and advanced calibration testing on laboratory and plant equipment to assure they are calibrated correctly and are providing accurate measurements. This role involves managing workload to achieve production schedules, coordinating with external vendors, and maintaining organized documentation in compliance with GAMP and FDA regulations. The technician will also be responsible for reporting Out-of-Specification (OOS) results, managing inventory of calibration standards and supplies, and performing data entry. Additionally, this position supports new equipment onboarding, performs peer reviews, and updates calibration work instructions. The role requires advanced troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently on assigned tasks, adhering to all PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies and procedures.

Requirements

Valid Driver’s License
Associate's Degree in a related field and/or 3-5 years related experience and/or training.
College Level Mathematical Skills
Intermediate Computer Skills: Ability to perform more complex computer tasks and has knowledge of various computer programs.
Full Professional Proficiency: Ability to speak, read, and write fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs.
Very High Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in math or diagram form and deal with several abstract/concrete variables.
Knowledge of and adherence to all PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, rules.
Attendance to work is an essential function of this position.

Nice To Haves

Advanced troubleshooting, analytical and problem solving skills.
Experienced in utilizing and calibrating tools and test equipment.
Working knowledge and understanding of laboratory and production instrumentation and equipment.
Ability to learn new technical disciplines and apply previous experiences to new tasks.
Very High Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in math or diagram form and deal with several abstract/concrete variables.
Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.
Experience with Blue Mountain RAM
Experience with a wide variety of calibration test equipment.
Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Perform routine calibration of various devices as assigned by calibration supervisor, or manager.
Manage workload to achieve production schedules and ensure completion within timeframe.
Coordinate with external calibration vendors to service instruments and equipment.
Communicate professionally with other departments to coordinate calibration activities that are scheduled.
Maintain all documentation in an organized and controlled manner in compliance with GAMP and FDA.
Produce and maintain the proper paperwork (data sheets, certificates, stickers, etc.) in an organized and controlled manner in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices.
Reporting OOS results when results fall out-with the expected ranges and performing instruments adjustments where applicable.
Keep an inventory of the calibration standards and consumable supplies that can affect the quality of calibration results.
Data entry and database use in accordance with any internal SOPs and external regulatory requirement.
Perform peer review of calibration activities when required.
Supports on-boarding of new equipment and instruments.
Perform periodic reviews and updates of calibration Work Instructions.
Be able to complete emergent and assigned tasks unsupervised.
Performs other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.