Junior Calibration Technician
About The Position
Scientific Safety Alliance (SSA) is a rapidly growing, employee-owned company serving the life sciences and biotech industries. The Calyx operating company, which technicians would join, supports healthcare technology management, clinical engineering, and biomedical engineering departments at prestigious healthcare systems and biotech organizations. This role is for trainees who will be paid to learn the trade of calibration, with most becoming proficient within 6 months. The position involves working alongside experienced technicians for mentorship, both on-site at customer facilities and in the State College office.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic math skills: percentages, measurements, unit conversions
- Strong reading comprehension to follow detailed written instructions precisely
- Some hands-on technical aptitude (from school, military, trade work, or a serious hobby)
- Willingness to travel approximately 3 weeks per month, Monday through Thursday, with weekends home
- Comfortable wearing a sport jacket on customer sites
- Ability to provide vaccination records: Hepatitis B, MMR, Tuberculosis, Varicella, and Influenza, or willingness to meet customer vendor requirements
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Authorized to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- Recent grads in electronics, engineering technology, instrumentation, biomedical equipment, or a related technical field (2-year and 4-year degrees welcome)
- Military transitioners, especially those with electronics, calibration, or biomedical equipment backgrounds
- Trade school grads in electronics, HVAC, instrumentation, or similar
- Career changers with strong mechanical or electronic aptitude and a real desire to learn
Responsibilities
- Travel Monday through Thursday, with weekends home.
- Spend approximately 1 week per month at the State College office on rotation, supporting the team and continuing training.
- Work side-by-side with experienced technicians for training on equipment, procedures, and customer relationships.
- Follow precise written calibration procedures with care and accuracy.
- Document work thoroughly to support compliance and continuity.
- Build trusted relationships with customers ranging from warehouse staff to biomedical engineers to directors.
Benefits
- Equity ownership in SSA
- 401(k) match
- 100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
- Life insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
