Sr. Calibration Technician

Avid Bioservices•Tustin, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Calibration Technician independently performs and provides technical leadership for scheduled and unscheduled calibrations across a broad range of instruments, equipment, systems, and standards. The role maintains equipment accuracy, traceability, and cGMP compliance by managing assigned calibration schedules, records, standards, vendor documentation, and software data, preserving complete device histories and traceability to NIST standards. The position applies advanced calibration methods, measurement-science principles, and risk-based technical judgment to pipettes, balances, gauges, chart recorders, loops, and other mechanical, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical equipment. It leads complex troubleshooting, supports equipment repairs and qualification activities, provides subject-matter expertise for investigations and corrective and preventive actions, and contributes to audits, inspections, procedures, new projects, and calibration-program improvements. The role collaborates with Facilities and Engineering, Quality, internal departments, vendors, and contractors, and provides technical guidance to less experienced technicians. This is a full-time, onsite role in Tustin, California. The usual schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., unless otherwise stated by the Supervisor. Overtime and weekend work may be necessary. The compensation range is $41.92 to $52.40 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education, technical training, and experience.
Five or more years of progressive experience performing instrument or equipment calibration, including complex troubleshooting, in a cGMP environment.
Advanced experience with calibration software such as Blue Mountain or an equivalent system, including record review and calibration data management.
Ability to independently determine and apply appropriate calibration methods for systems, instruments, loops, and standards within established requirements.
Ability to prepare, review, and maintain complete and accurate GMP-compliant calibration records, procedures, and technical documentation.
Experience working in an ISO-controlled environment and supporting audits, investigations, CAPAs, or change controls.
Ability to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary.
Strong written and verbal communication, multitasking, attention to detail, and relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree in instrumentation, electronics, metrology, engineering technology, or a related field.
Seven or more years of experience as an instrumentation or calibration technician in a cGMP biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated environment.
Experience administering, implementing, or improving calibration-management systems such as Cal-Man, Blue Mountain, or an equivalent platform.
Experience leading technical investigations, root-cause analysis, impact assessments, corrective and preventive actions, audits, or inspection-readiness activities.
Experience mentoring technicians and applying a broad range of mechanical, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical calibration standards and test equipment to complex systems.

Responsibilities

Independently perform and technically lead scheduled and unscheduled calibrations on pipettes, balances, gauges, chart recorders, loops, and other assigned equipment.
Own assigned calibration schedules for equipment and standards, identify risks to on-time completion, coordinate priorities with equipment owners, and escalate potential compliance impacts.
Use calibration software such as Blue Mountain or an equivalent system to maintain accurate calibration status, records, equipment histories, and system data integrity.
Review calibration and standards records for completeness, technical accuracy, device history, and traceability to NIST standards; coach others on documentation expectations.
Select and apply appropriate mechanical, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical calibration standards and test equipment for routine and complex calibration work.
Lead troubleshooting and repair support for assigned equipment, evaluate calibration impacts, and complete activities needed to restore compliant operation.
Develop, revise, and technically review calibration instructions and procedures using measurement-science principles, risk assessment, technical analysis, and accuracy and precision requirements.
Provide subject-matter expertise and technical support for quality investigations, root-cause analysis, impact assessments, corrective and preventive actions, change controls, and new projects or procedures.
Coordinate vendor services and maintain qualification, service, and technical documentation related to calibration, maintenance, and repair of company standards and equipment.
Support and represent the calibration function during audits and inspections; lead continuous-improvement initiatives, mentor technicians, and promote regulatory, data-integrity, and safety compliance.