Calibration Technician II - Field Service Technician

***This position services customers that require vaccinations to enter their premises***

Join the Pharmaceutical Calibrations and Instrumentation (PCI) team! We are seeking a Calibration Technician that can perform calibrations onsite at our client pharmaceutical facilities in Boulder CO and other locations throughout the region if needed. 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! Up to 50 travel is required based on project and client needs as this is considered a field service position.

This position will focus on performingpreventive maintenance qualifications relocations and calibrationsona variety ofprocess instruments such as electronics temperature devices pressure gauges centrifuges incubators balances and others as found in pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory environments.

The Calibration Technician reports directly to the Team Leader Manager or Director depending on the organizational structure. This is a full time hourly position. Hiring Range $32 to $35 per hour.

Expectations:

Calibration Technicians complete calibrations qualifications and PMs with accurate and timely GxP documentation following PCI and/or 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 PCI Values and demonstrating Honesty Integrity Pride Accountability Teamwork and Commitment.the Tech II is expected to have a broader knowledge base of instrumentation and regulatory compliance. They will continue to train on new instrumentation areas and build an understanding of pharmaceutical and FDA requirements. Increased client interaction will occur and the Tech II will develop a deeper understanding of PCIs services and how clients can expand the use of these services.

Responsibilities/Assignments include but are not limited to:

• Completes calibrations maintenance qualifications commissioning and troubleshooting/repairs in a safe timely and accurate manner following PCI and client specific policies and proposals.
• Works to understand client needs and requirements through effective communication and develops client relationships through excellent customer service.
• Maintains a neat and professional PCI work area and projects a professional image at all times.
• Is attune to potential new opportunities for PCI when at a client site or interacting with a client and relays this lead back to Leader/Manager.
• With minor supervision completes calibrations qualifications and PMs with accurate and timely GxP documentation following PCI or client specific policies and procedures and in a safe manner.
• With guidance able to perform flow conductivity pH mass and dimensional calibrations.
• Is attune to potential new opportunities for PCI when at a client site or interacting with a client and relays this lead back to Leader/Manager.
• Completes timesheets with correct labor code charges (weekly) and assists other PCI Associates in proper coding of time and expenses.
• Responsible for proper handling and maintenance of PCI and client equipment including testing and standards equipment.
• Learning to troubleshooting and perform repairs but the majority of work will continue to be scheduled calibrations and maintenance events
• Able to identify and report any safety issues at the work site including educating peers on safety practices.

Knowledge/Skills desired include but are not limited to:

• Traceability Substitution of Standards and Test Accuracy and Uncertainty Ratios.
• Pneumatic mechanical and electrical instrumentation; as well as manual and computerbased process control loops and systems; understands and applies basic concepts of calibration and requirements including accuracy testing.
• Instrument equipment and loop calibrations of various parameters in manufacturing utilities and laboratory environments.
• Ability to climb stairs; climb on equipment such as tanks. Moderate to heavy lifting.
• Electrical panel knowledge and electrical safety procedures.
• Must have a valid drivers license and good driving record.
• Reliable confident eager to learn and enjoy working with people.
• Able to make independent decisions within defined scope of work seeks clarification and directions when needed. Must be selfdriven and demonstrate ability to work with little direction.
• • Expanded understanding of Traceability Substitution of Standards and Test Accuracy and Uncertainty Ratios.
  • Expanded understanding of calibration concepts and requirements including accuracy testing requirements.
  • Able to make independent decisions within defined scope of work seeks clarification and directions when needed. Must be selfdriven and demonstrate ability to work with little direction.
  • Basic understanding and application of GMPs and Life Science Industry regulations.
  • Basic understanding and application of instrument equipment and loop calibrations of various parameters in manufacturing utilities and laboratory environments.
• Basic understanding of calibration concepts and requirements including accuracy testing requirements.

Experience & Education Required for the Calibration Technician II:

A twoyear degree in Life Sciences Engineering Electronics other related technical field or equivalent military training and two years of applicable (Metrology Instrumentation Calibration) experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Quality System/Pharmaceutical experience is preferred.

PCI is proud to serve pharmaceutical biotechnology medical device and clinical research industries nationwide by providing calibration commissioning and consulting solutions. At PCI calibrations are performed by highly technical cGMP/GLPtrained personnel who are knowledgeable in quality guidelines enforced by the FDA EPA and ISO/IEC 17025:2017. PCI is an FCX Performance Company and a Subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT); a leading industrial distributor that offers more than 6.5 million parts to serve the needs of MRO and OEM customers in virtually every industry.

Applied provides engineering design and systems integration for industrial and fluid power applications as well as customized mechanical fabricated rubber and fluid power shop services. Applied also offers storeroom services and inventory management solutions that provide added value to our customers.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry gender sexual orientation gender identity age disability protected veteran status marital status medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.