Instrument Technician

Instrument Technician Technical Services

Linthicum, Maryland Full-Time Jul 27, 2026

About the Role: As an Instrument Technician, you'll assist in the calibration and servicing of instrumentation that supports critical manufacturing, environmental monitoring, and laboratory systems. From autoclaves to bioreactors to facility utilities, you'll help ensure equipment operates within precise specifications while learning industry standard procedures and working closely with senior technicians in the field.

About TAI: TAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on-site services, and technical services — combining proven execution with trusted expertise to support clients across the entire project lifecycle. Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.

Here's a glimpse into your day to day:

• Maintain good working condition of calibration standards
• Complete calibration and service work in accordance with in-house procedures or site procedures
• Provide technical support for calibration processes and procedures
• Performs calibration of instrumentation necessary for maintaining production equipment, laboratory equipment and other auxiliary measurement systems.
• Perform calibrations of Calibrations approved for use on: Autoclaves, Incubators, Freezers, Refrigerators, BMS/BAS Systems, Bioreactors, AHU's, CIP/SIP Systems, RODI Systems, WFI Systems, Utility Systems, and Fermenters.
• Assists in qualification of equipment / facilities as needed.
• Assists in programming, maintenance and troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers and process/environmental monitoring systems.
• Perform other duties as required.

You'll be a perfect fit if you have:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. Associates degree or certification from trade school is a plus
• Prior experience within related GMP or manufacturing environment is a plus, but not required.
• Prior experience working as a Calibration Tech/Apprentice, Laboratory Technician, Process Technician, or Electrical apprentice is a plus.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of servicing and installing I&C equipment within Biopharmaceutical site
• Ability to acquire knowledge of performing calibrations of Calibrations, including autoclaves, incubators, freezers, refrigerators, BMS/BAS systems, Bioreactors, AHU's, CIP/SIP systems, RODI systems, WFI Systems, utility systems, and fermenters.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of performing measurements for: analytical, pressure, volumetric flow, mass flow, ultrasonic flow, level, temperature, local controllers, LEL.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position as necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• The person in this position needs to frequently move about client's facilities and offices to access equipment and complete tasks.
• Consistently operate instrument standards, computers, calculator, copy machine, printer and other devices to efficiently complete tasks.
• Consistently ascend and descend portable and fixed ladders, scaffolding and other equipment used to reach equipment at various levels of height some of which maybe in excess of 25 feet in a safe manner.
• Must be able to ascend and descend a large quantity of stairways at any given time.
• Frequently move tools and equipment weighing up to 50lbs across client facilities as needed to complete tasks.
• Occasionally lift and move equipment in excess of 100lbs in a safe manner.
• Must be able to work in outdoor weather conditions as needed.
• Must be able to work in manufacturing environment and around large equipment in a safe manner.
• Support clients in the Baltimore-Washington DC Metro Area with occasional travel to four state coverage area, DE/PA/VA/NJ

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay: $20-28 Hourly (depending on experience)
• Eligible for overtime pay
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available!
• 401(k)with employer match

Other Offerings:

• The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.
• The ability to balance your work and family activities.
• Flexible work schedule
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.
• A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.
• Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.