Instrument & Calibration Technician III

AstraZeneca • Rockville, MD

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About The Position

The Instrument & Calibration Technician III performs scheduled and unscheduled calibration and maintenance 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 work.

The role involves inspecting, testing, adjusting, calibrating, repairing, and documenting instruments and control devices; supporting troubleshooting of process control systems and related equipment; and assisting manufacturing, engineering, facilities, and laboratory teams. The technician reviews calibration results, identifies and escalates out-of-tolerance conditions and equipment deficiencies, maintains equipment and asset records, and supports investigations, audits, and improvement activities. Work must meet applicable quality, data integrity, safety, and environmental requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 5 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 use of electrical, electronic, pressure, temperature, flow, level, and dimensional measurement equipment, as applicable.
• 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

• Industrial maintenance, instrumentation, calibration, or controls 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 and identify out-of-tolerance conditions, equipment deficiencies, and potential impacts to operations or product quality; 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 maintenance of asset lifecycle records, instrument inventories, calibration histories, and related technical documentation.
• Assist with investigation and resolution of 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.
• 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 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: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED