Calibration Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform complex maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair on various circuits, components, analytical equipment, and instruments for both laboratory and manufacturing settings. Prepare technical reports, conduct trend analysis on equipment and processes, and assess the acceptability of products and processes using data analysis and specifications. Follow calibration procedures for instruments and equipment, ensuring adherence to relevant operational guidelines. Build and maintain equipment files for each piece of test/manufacturing equipment requiring calibration. Set up standards and special-purpose laboratory equipment to test, evaluate, and calibrate other instruments and test equipment. Apply complex formulas to solve problems in measurements and calibrations. Support engineers in assessing plans and procedures to uphold the precision accuracy of measuring, recording, and indicating instruments and equipment. Examine failures and assess the suitability of products and processes, ensuring all tasks are carried out according to SOPs. Document investigation findings and assist with the development and implementation of technically defensible calibration procedures. Follow procedures for performing steam sterilization studies for sterilization vessels. Train fellow employees in the calibration department to allow for cross‑training of responsibilities. Communicate with vendors and send out purchase orders for items that are externally calibrated. Serve as a technical resource on metrology issues and assist in coordinating and scheduling the routine preventative maintenance of the department and calibration technicians. Qualifications Associate degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school. 5 or more years of relevant experience. Demonstrated judgment and initiative in problem resolution. Ability to work unsupervised. Strong communication skills and attention to detail. Basic understanding of instrument capabilities/limitations and factors affecting their use is preferred. Compensation The estimated base salary for this position is $44,800 – $56,000 annually. Compensation may vary based on market data, location, skills, experience, and other factors. Benefits Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Benefits include medical and dental coverage starting on day one, basic life, accident, short‑term and long‑term disability, business travel accident insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) with company matching, Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leave, paid parental leave, commuting benefits, Employee Discount Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. EEO Statement Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr