American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Analysis Skills, Autoclave, Calibration, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Drug Manufacturing, Flow Meter, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Health Plan, High School Diploma, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Manufacturing Operations, Metrology, Military, Multitasking, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Schematics, Support Documentation, Team Player, Thermal Sensor, Time Management, Traceability, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Writing Skills
Job Title: Calibration Specialist – Process Instrumentation
Location: North Chicago, IL
Hire Type: 12+ Month Contract
Target Pay Rate: $27.00–33.00/hour (W2)
Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, BCBS Medical Plans, Dental/Vision, 401(k), ESOP
Must-Have Skills:
- Minimum 2 years of metrology/calibration experience
- Experience calibrating process instrumentation, including pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature sensors, pH probes, and conductivity probes
- Experience performing preventive maintenance (PMs), troubleshooting, and repairing process instrumentation and equipment
- Experience working in GMP/pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
- Practical knowledge of metrology and measurement practices
- Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO 17025 and ANSI/Z540-1
- Ability to read and interpret technical schematics, specifications, and calibration procedures
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong work ethic and adaptability to changing priorities
Job Summary:
The Calibration Specialist performs calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of process instrumentation and equipment used in a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role ensures measurement accuracy by identifying sources of error, determining measurement uncertainty, maintaining calibration documentation, and supporting manufacturing operations while collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, suppliers, and third-party contractors.
Job Duties:
- Perform calibration of process instrumentation, including pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature sensors, pH probes, and conductivity probes
- Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PMs) on instrumentation and process equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair process instrumentation, process equipment, and autoclaves
- Quantify sources of measurement error and determine measurement uncertainty using TURs
- Prepare calibration reports documenting methods, measurement data, uncertainties, TURs, and NIST traceability
- Maintain accurate calibration and maintenance documentation to support GMP compliance
- Communicate with customers and internal teams to resolve technical questions and calibration concerns
- Assist with measurement practices and NIST traceability inquiries
- Read and interpret technical schematics, specifications, and calibration procedures
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, suppliers, and third-party contractors
- Support manufacturing operations, regulatory compliance, and additional technical responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required
- Military PMEL or other technical education preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of metrology, calibration, or instrumentation experience
- Experience maintaining and repairing autoclaves is required
- Experience supporting GMP/pharmaceutical manufacturing operations preferred
- Practical knowledge of metrology principles and measurement practices
- Familiarity with ISO 17025, ANSI/Z540-1, or similar quality systems
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced pharmaceutical manufacturing or plant environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a growing organization
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
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