Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting a
Calibration Technician
on behalf of our Multinational Biopharmaceutical Client based in Dundalk on an initial 6-Month contract with potential to extend.
Role Functions:
* Perform scheduled and unscheduled calibrations and verifications of process, lab and facility equipment
* Conduct field and bench calibrations; update calibration records
* Investigate out-of-tolerance events, support root-cause analysis and corrective actions
* Maintain traceability to national/international standards and manage reference standards; coordinate third-party calibrations
* Support installation, commissioning and validation of new instruments and process equipment
* Liaise with QA, Production and Maintenance to schedule calibrations with minimal downtime
* Maintain calibration tools, spares and controlled documentation; propose improvements to procedures and workflows
Experience, knowledge & skills:
* Practical experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred
* Experience performing field and bench calibrations on process, laboratory and facility instruments
* Experience using calibration management systems/CMMS
* Solid understanding of calibration principles, measurement uncertainty and traceability to national/international standards (e.g., NIST or equivalent)
* Familiarity with GMP/cGMP requirements, ISO 17025 concepts and controlled documentation practices
* Working knowledge of process and laboratory instrumentation: pressure, temperature, flow, level, pH/DO probes, balances, multimeters, HVAC/environmental sensors, data loggers, sterilization indicators
* Basic awareness of instrument commissioning, validation/qualification activities and root cause analysis for out of tolerance events
* Strong practical calibration skills (field and bench) and accurate record keeping
* Competency with CMMS/calibration software and MS Office (Excel, Word)
* Good troubleshooting and analytical problem solving abilities
* Attention to detail and high standards for data integrity and documentation
* Effective communication and teamwork; ability to liaise with QA, Production and Maintenance
* Organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks in a dynamic manufacturing environment
Qualifications & Education
* Qualification: Level 6/7 apprenticeship, Higher Certificate, National Diploma or equivalent in Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
* Experience: 7+ years in calibration/instrumentation/metrology; pharmaceutical/biotech experience preferred
* Skills: calibration principles, uncertainty and traceability; hands-on with process and lab instruments; familiarity with GMP/ISO 17025 concepts; competency with CMMS/calibration software and MS Office
Desirable: PLC/HMI knowledge, calibration/metrology certification, GMP and ISO 17025 awareness, electrical safe isolation training