We are seeking a Calibration Technician who can perform calibration and maintenance on laboratory and general instrumentation onsite at our client pharmaceutical facilities in Thousand Oaks, CA, and surrounding metro areas. Please review the job description below and apply if you would like to be considered. If you prefer working at a fast pace, on the go instead of at a desk, have a passion for performing quality work, and have a strong electronics or instrumentation background, this position may be just for you!
This position will focus on maintenance, calibrations, and repairs on a variety of instruments. Examples include process/utility/laboratory instruments such as refrigerators, freezers, transmitters, monitors, incubators, centrifuges, autoclaves, pipettes, balances, pressure and temperature devices. Computer based calibration tracking program (CMMS) experience is desired.
Expectations:
Calibration Technicians complete calibrations, qualifications, and PMs with accurate and timely GxP documentation, following client specific policies and procedures. They are expected to take a proactive role in supporting the Team and in providing client support and are expected to build a high level of trust with internal and client personnel. This trust is developed through consistently upholding Values and demonstrating Honesty, Integrity, Pride, Accountability, Teamwork, and Commitment.
In addition to the above expectations, the technician is expected to identify and execute tasks that enhance the ability to provide an ‘added value’ service for clients and provide guidance and direction on technical issues. Technicians must have a higher level of technical experience and expertise to troubleshoot issues, as well as assist in providing innovative, creative, effective, and long-term solutions.
In addition to the above expectations, the Tech SR is expected to build a high level of interaction with the Client and Project to provide strategic direction. This high level of interaction is developed through consistently being a subject matter expert by providing high-level direction, tactical thoroughness, reliability, strategic initiative, and consistent follow-through. The Tech SR works closely with clients to evaluate, demonstrate, and initiate value-added solutions and services.
Responsibilities/Assignments:
Oversees and supervises calibrations, qualifications, and PMs with accurate and timely GxP documentation, ensuring all Team members follow client-specific policies and procedures and in a safe manner.
Provides guidance, direction, and effective solutions to clients and technical resources.
Upholds, mentors, and is a role model to other Associates on the philosophy and values through honesty, integrity, self-motivation, teamwork, pride, and commitment.
Proactively takes steps to ensure client owned equipment is handled and maintained properly, as well as trains other Associates on proper use and handling.
Develop client quotes and proposals.
Provides oversight and project planning including time codes, schedules, test equipment, and documentation, and ensures client requirements are met. Also, responsible for ensuring accurate and timely scheduling, resource allocation, proposal and quotation development, Labor Utilization Reports (LURs), fixed cost, and T&E project management for profitability. Must have the ability to identify scope changes and communicate to clients, as well as, process the scope change request documentation ensuring that time coding and billing are accurate in regards to the scope change.
Proactively assesses project safety concerns and ensures Team members are in compliance with any and all client site safety requirements.
Strategically assesses client environments, needs, and requirements to develop and initiate effective solutions and through established solid relationships with clients, delivers successful execution.
Takes client relations initiative and proactively seeks to expand services. A Tech SR may lead projects and serve as an “Account Manager” for select clients based on strong client ties and business needs.
Skills Required:
Expert knowledge and application of instrument, equipment, and loop calibrations of various parameters in manufacturing, utilities, and laboratory environments.
Exceptional Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) skills.
Navigates and utilizes MAS500 Pivot Table and project KPI module to support team leaders and project managers effectively manage LUR & project expenses.
Develops and updates Policies and Procedures, understands and interprets Government Regulations and instrumentation/calibration principles and provides training and guidance to Tech I and Tech II resources. Assists clients with development and revision of policies and procedures as necessary.
Excellent communication and problem solving skills with clients and coworkers.
Thorough electrical panel knowledge and safety practices.
Excellent negotiation skills with direct identification, development, and implementation of negotiation policies and processes in accordance with objectives. Develops negotiation strategy on complex issues. Significant ability to effectively influence and guide others.
Understands the business case and has an appreciation of financial issues and profit and loss implications. Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail while keeping strategic company goals in focus.
Strong applied and working knowledge of FDA; GMP; GLP; compliance and NIST traceability. Expert knowledge of test equipment and capabilities such as tolerance requirements and 4:1 TAR.
Actively involved with an external professional organization (ISPE, ASQ, PDA, etc.). External certification preferred (ISA, ASQ, etc.)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
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