Instrument & Calibration Technician III

AstraZeneca•Rockville, MD

1d•$89,874 - $134,812

About The Position

The technician performs scheduled and unscheduled calibration and maintenance activities for process, laboratory, facility, and utility instrumentation. Work is conducted in accordance with approved procedures, cGMP requirements, site standards, and applicable industry practices. The role supports continuous improvement, accurate maintenance records, and timely completion of calibration and maintenance activities. The technician inspects, tests, adjusts, calibrates, repairs, and documents instruments and control devices; supports troubleshooting of process control systems and related equipment; reviews calibration results and escalates out-of-tolerance conditions or equipment deficiencies; and maintains records using the site CMMS or applicable documentation system. The role also supports investigations, technical documentation, audits, and reliability and efficiency improvements. The position requires collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, facilities, laboratory, quality, contractors, vendors, and service providers. The annual base pay ranges from $89,874.40 to $134,811.60. The position is eligible for various incentives, including short-term incentive bonuses and, for salaried roles, equity-based awards. Benefits include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and leaves), and health, dental, and vision coverage, subject to applicable plan terms.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 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 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 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 diagnostics 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 according to 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 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.