Junior Field Service Technician

Scientific Safety Alliance•State College, PA

39d•Hybrid

About The Position

Scientific Safety Alliance (SSA) is a rapidly growing, founder- and employee-owned company serving the life sciences and biotech industries. The Calyx operating company, which you would be joining, supports Healthcare Technology Management (HTM), Clinical Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering departments at prestigious healthcare systems and biotech organizations. This role is designed for trainees, focusing on hiring individuals with the right attitude and foundational knowledge to learn the trade of calibration. You will be paid to learn, with most trainees becoming proficient within 6 months, 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.
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 (first two provided).
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 graduates 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 graduates in electronics, HVAC, instrumentation, or similar.
Career changers with strong mechanical or electronic aptitude and a real desire to learn.
Reliability, precision, curiosity, and comfort on the road.

Responsibilities

Travel Monday through Thursday to client sites (hospitals, biotech facilities, research labs) to calibrate medical and laboratory test equipment.
Work alongside 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 at various levels.
Spend approximately one week per month at the State College office on rotation for team support and continued training.