Instrument & Calibration Technician II

AstraZeneca • Rockville, MD

1d • $65,068 - $97,602

About The Position

The Instrument & Calibration Technician II performs calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation activities for process, laboratory, facility, and utility instrumentation. The technician works in accordance with approved procedures, cGMP requirements, site standards, and applicable industry practices, while supporting continuous improvement, accurate maintenance records, and timely completion of calibration and maintenance work.

The role supports manufacturing, engineering, facilities, and laboratory teams by diagnosing issues involving instrumentation and process or utility equipment. It also contributes to equipment lifecycle recordkeeping, calibration-related investigations, technical documentation, audits, and process improvements. The technician must follow applicable safety, environmental, quality, data integrity, and documentation requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of industrial maintenance, instrumentation, calibration, or controls experience.
• Experience calibrating and troubleshooting process, facility, laboratory, or utility instrumentation.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation and calibration principles, including applicable electrical, electronic, pressure, temperature, flow, level, and dimensional measurement equipment.
• Basic knowledge of cGMP requirements, data integrity principles, controlled documentation, and good documentation practices.
• Ability to use a CMMS or computerized maintenance system to complete work orders and maintain accurate equipment records.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, calibration procedures, and equipment documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with manufacturing, engineering, facilities, quality, laboratory, and external service teams.
• Ability to safely use calibration equipment, hand tools, test instruments, and personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, respond to urgent equipment issues, and participate in on-call or shift coverage where required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a GMP, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, food, or similarly regulated facility.
• Experience with process control systems, electromechanical devices, pneumatic controls, sensors, transmitters, switches, gauges, and control valves.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled calibration activities for process, laboratory, facility, and utility instrumentation.
• Inspect, test, adjust, calibrate, repair, and document instruments and control devices in accordance with approved procedures and calibration standards.
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting of process control systems, electromechanical equipment, pneumatic controls, sensors, transmitters, switches, gauges, control valves, and related devices.
• Assist manufacturing, engineering, facilities, and laboratory personnel with troubleshooting and diagnostic activities involving process and utility equipment.
• Complete calibration activities accurately, safely, and within the required schedule.
• Review calibration results; identify out-of-tolerance conditions, equipment deficiencies, and potential operational or product-quality impacts; and escalate issues in accordance with site procedures.
• Complete work orders, calibration records, equipment histories, and other required documentation accurately and promptly in the site CMMS or applicable documentation system.
• Support asset lifecycle records, instrument inventories, calibration histories, and associated technical documentation.
• Assist with investigating and resolving calibration-related deviations, non-conformances, corrective actions, and recurring equipment issues.
• Maintain calibration standards, test equipment, special tools, spare parts, and related supplies in a controlled and serviceable condition.
• Verify calibration equipment and standards are within required certification and calibration periods before use.
• Follow applicable cGMP, data integrity, safety, environmental, and quality requirements while performing assigned work.
• Write, revise, and review technical documents, work instructions, calibration procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures as assigned.
• Identify opportunities to improve instrumentation and calibration processes, reduce waste, improve reliability, and increase operational efficiency.
• Work constructively with internal departments, contractors, vendors, and service providers to support site priorities and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in audits, inspections, technical assessments, and continuous improvement activities as required.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the responsibilities of the position.

Benefits

• Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses.
• Equity-based awards for salaried roles.
• Commissions for sales roles.
• Qualified retirement programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and leaves.
• Health coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED