Calibration Technician (576)

Civica Rx•Petersburg, VA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Calibration Technician is responsible for performing routine and non-routine calibration of instruments and equipment used at the Civica Petersburg sterile injectable pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This role ensures that all critical systems operate within specified tolerances and comply with regulatory standards, including FDA, EU, GMP, and ISO guidelines.

Requirements

Associate's degree or technical certification in Instrumentation, Electronics, Engineering Technology, or related field.
Minimum of 2+ years of calibration experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotech environment, preferably sterile injectables.
Understanding of calibration principles, metrology, and regulatory compliance (FDA, EU GMP, ISO 17025).
Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Proficiency with calibration management systems (e.g., CMMS, Blue Mountain, Maximo)
Ability & experience reading schematics, wiring diagrams & other technical documents.

Nice To Haves

Exceptional organizational and teamwork skills are required to be successful in this dynamic environment with changing priorities.
Experience with regulatory inspections.
Experience with continuous improvement/lean tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled calibrations on a wide range of instruments, including pressure gauges, temperature sensors, balances, pH meters, and cleanroom monitoring devices, among others, and document properly in the CMMS.
Maintain accurate and complete calibration records in compliance with cGMP and internal quality standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve calibration issues, including out-of-tolerance (OOT) conditions, and escalate as necessary.
Support investigations, deviations, CAPA, and change control processes related to calibration activities.
Ensure calibration standards and reference instruments are maintained and traceable to national/international standards.
Assist in the preparation for internal and external audits by providing calibration documentation and technical support.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Production teams to ensure equipment readiness and compliance.
Follow and contribute to the development and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to calibration.
Maintain calibration schedules and ensure timely execution to prevent overdue equipment.
Adhere to all safety, environmental, and contamination control procedures in sterile and cleanroom environments.
Assist with calibration SOP revisions.
Work with data acquisition and validation equipment (e.g., process control equipment/controllers, Dataloggers, DC Analog/Signal Conditioners, and transducers).
Troubleshoot, inspect, and repair test and measurement equipment in support of new projects.
Provide on-site calibration support for equipment that is either too sensitive to move or is too large and not feasible to relocate.
Work overtime when necessary to support high-priority requests or meet project goals.
Perform preventative maintenance tasks related to calibration activities.
Maintain a safe work environment; work in a safe manner following all safety SOP’s and wear Personal Protective Equipment as required.
Able to work safely in an environment containing hazardous chemicals, high and low temperature liquids, high-pressure liquids and gases, steam, and moving machinery.
Able to check, respond to, and troubleshoot Equipment Monitoring System (EMS) & Building Management Systems (BMS) issues and alarms.