Calibration Technician

Sr. Calibration TechnicianBloomington, Indiana, United StatesSimtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.This role:The Sr. Calibration Technician performs calibrations and maintains the calibration scheduling system to confirm facility requirements. It reports to the Calibration Manager.The responsibilities:Test and calibrate measuring and test instruments for conformance to Standard Operating ProceduresSet up test equipment, measures accuracy of instruments used to record various parameters (voltage, current, heat, flow, pressure, etc.)Adjust/repair instruments to meet calibration standardsCoordinates instrument re-certification with outside standards laboratories, which includes inspections and documentation reviews on those instruments.Maintain calibration scheduling database and required documentation.Serve as a technical resource on calibration issues including investigation of out-of-tolerance events.Rotate on-call for off-hours and weekend support. Duties may also require overtime and weekends.Required qualifications:High school diploma required (Associates Degree preferred)5+ year(s) calibration experience or related field with proven problem-solving skills in pharmaceutical industryBasic understanding of calibration with an ability to deal with moderately complex processes and proceduresMust be able to demonstrate judgment and initiative in problem resolutionMust be able to work unsupervisedGood communication skills and detail orientedWorking knowledge of 21CFR and cGMP regulationsWork experience in a clean room environment a plusDuties may require overtime work, including nights and weekendsPhysical / safety requirements:Must be able to lift, push/pull, and carry up to 55 poundsMust wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratorMay be required to work with pressurized equipment, hot surfacesMay be required to work in confined spacesPosition requires standing for long hoursAbility to qualify for Grade B gowningIn return, you'll be eligible for:Day One BenefitsMedical & Dental CoverageFlexible Spending AccountsLife and AD&D InsuranceSupplemental Life InsuranceSpouse Life InsuranceChild Life Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company MatchTime Off ProgramPaid HolidaysPaid Time OffPaid Parental Leave and moreAdoption Reimbursement ProgramEducation Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramCommunity and Volunteer Service ProgramEmployee Ownership PlanAdditional BenefitsShort and Long-Term Disability InsuranceVoluntary Insurance BenefitsVision CoverageAccidentCritical IllnessHospital Indemnity InsuranceIdentity Theft ProtectionLegal and moreOnsite Campus AmenitiesWorkout FacilityCafeteriaCredit UnionCurrent benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.