Senior Calibration Technician

• Join the Pharmaceutical Calibrations and Instrumentation (PCI) team! We are seeking a Senior Calibration Technician that can perform calibration and maintenance on process and analytical instrumentationonsite at our client pharmaceutical facilities in Michigan and surround states if needed. Please review the job description below and apply if you would like to be considered. 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! Position is eligible for a company vehicle sign on bonus and relocation if needed.

  This position will focus on maintenance calibrations and repairs on a variety of instruments. Examples include process/utility/laboratory instruments such as refrigerators freezers transmitters monitors incubators centrifuge autoclaves pipettes balances pressure and temperature devices. Computer based calibration tracking program (CMMS) experience is desired.

  The Senior Calibration Technician (Tech SR) reports directly to the Team Leader Manager or Director depending on the organizational positions are non-exempt. Up to 50%percent travel may be required based on project and client needs but most of the work is projected to be in Massachusetts.

  
  Expectations:

  
  Calibration Technicians complete calibrations qualifications and PMs with accurate and timely GxP documentation following PCI and/or client specific policies and 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.

  
  In addition to the above expectations the technicianis expected to identify and execute tasks that enhance the ability of PCI to provide an added value service for clients and provide guidance and direction on technical issues. Technicians must have a higher level of technical experience and expertise to troubleshoot issues as well as assist in providing innovative creative effective and long-term solutions.

  
  In addition to the above expectations theTech SRisexpected to build a high level of interaction with the Client Project and PCI to provide strategic direction. This high level of interaction is developed through consistently being a subject matter expert by providing high level direction tactical thoroughness reliability strategic initiative and consistent Tech SR works closely with clients to evaluate demonstrate and initiate value-added solutions and services.

  Responsibilities/Assignments:
  Senior Calibration Technician

  • Oversees and supervises calibrations qualifications and PMs with accurate and timely GxP documentation ensuring all Team members follow PCI or client specific policies and procedures and in a safe manner.
  • Provides guidance direction and effective solutions to clients and PCI technical resources.
  • Upholds mentors and is a role model to other PCI Associates on the PCI philosophy and values through honesty integrity self-motivation teamwork pride and commitment.
  • Proactively takes steps to ensure PCI and client owned equipment is handled and maintained properly as well as trains other Associates on proper use and handling.
  • Develops client quotes and proposals.
  • Provides oversight and project planning including time codes schedules test equipment documentation and ensures client requirements are responsible for ensuring accurate and timely scheduling resource allocation proposal and quotation development Labor Utilization Reports (LURs) fixed cost and T&E project management for have the ability to identify scope changes and communicate to client as well as process the scope change request documentation ensuring that time coding and billing are accurate in regards to the scope change.
  • Proactively assesses project safety concerns and ensures PCI Team members are in compliance with any and all client and/or PCI site safety requirements.
  • Strategically assesses client environments needs and requirements to develop and initiate effective solutions and through established solid relationships with clients delivers successful execution.
  • Takes client relations initiative and proactively seeks to expand PCI services.A Tech SR may lead projects and serve as Account Manager for select clients based on strong client ties and business needs.

  
  Skills Required:
  Senior Calibration Technician

  • Expert knowledge and application of instrument equipment and loop calibrations of various parameters in manufacturing utilities and laboratory environments.
  • Exceptional Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) skills.
  • Navigates and utilizes MAS500 Pivot Table and project KPI module to support team leaders and project managers effectively manage LUR & project expenses.
  • Develops and updates PCI Policies and Procedures understands and interprets Government Regulations and instrumentation/calibration principles and provides training and guidance to Tech I and Tech II resources. Assists clients with development and revision of policies and procedures as necessary.
  • Excellent communication and problem solving skills with clients and coworkers.
  • Thorough electrical panel knowledge and safety practices.
  • Excellent negotiation skills with direct identification development and implementation of negotiation policies and processes in accordance with PCI negotiation strategy on complex ability to effectively influence and guide others.
  • Understands the business case and has an appreciation of financial issues and profit and loss implications. Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail while keeping strategic company goals in focus.
  • PCI Trained Mentor. Sought after by technical staff for advice in technical or proposal issues diplomacy and ethical in PCI onboarding both on the job and specialized technical applied and working knowledge of FDA; GMP; GLP; compliance and NIST knowledge of test equipment and capabilities such as tolerance requirements and 4:1 TAR.
  • Actively involved with an external professional organization (ISPE ASQ PDA etc.). External certification preferred (ISA ASQ etc.)
    

  Experience & Education Required for Senior Calibration Technician:
  A four-year degree in Life Sciences Engineering Electronics other related technical field OR equivalent military training and four plus years of applicable (Metrology Instrumentation Calibration) experience OR the equivalent combination of education and System/Pharmaceutical experience is required.

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/GLP-trained 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.

Founded in 1923 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.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age race color national origin genetics religion gender marital status physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances.