Calibration / Metrology & Facilities Technician

Location: Redwood City, CA (Onsite)
Duration: 6-Month Contract (High Potential for Conversion to Full-Time)
Shift: Day Shift (8:00 AM 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM 5:00 PM)

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Calibration / Metrology & Facilities Technician to join a leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology organization. This role is critical to ensuring facility instrumentation, measurement systems, and process controls meet strict calibration, compliance, and operational standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience performing calibration and troubleshooting of instrumentation across multiple disciplines, including pressure, temperature, flow, conductivity, and electronic systems. This individual will play a key role in supporting production, maintenance, quality, and compliance activities while helping establish and maintain an in-house calibration program.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform calibration of process instrumentation, including transmitters, controllers, gauges, balances, recorders, and related equipment.
• Execute calibration activities in accordance with approved procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and validate facility and production instrumentation.
• Support instrumentation utilizing 4 20 mA signals, HART communicators, pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, flow meters, pH meters, and conductivity instruments.
• Coordinate calibration schedules with production and operational teams to minimize downtime and disruptions.
• Maintain calibration records, schedules, procedures, and documentation.
• Write and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), calibration procedures, and work instructions.
• Perform preventative maintenance on process and facility equipment.
• Support root cause investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change control activities.
• Analyze calibration data and trends to improve measurement reliability and reduce errors.
• Assist with life-cycle management of instrumentation, including upgrades and replacements.
• Coordinate and oversee external contractors performing calibration-related work.
• Ensure compliance with GMP/cGMP requirements and site safety standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics, Metrology, Instrumentation, or related technical field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; OR
• 4+ years of direct calibration/metrology experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience calibrating and troubleshooting instrumentation in a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and electronic control systems.
• Working knowledge of pneumatic systems.
• Experience with instrumentation such as:
  • Pressure gauges and transmitters
  • Temperature sensors and transmitters
  • Flow meters
  • pH and conductivity instruments
  • 4 20 mA instrumentation
  • HART communication devices
• Experience writing SOPs, calibration procedures, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electronics, Metrology, or Instrumentation Technology.
• Calibration Technician Certification (ISA or equivalent).
• Experience working for a calibration laboratory, third-party calibration service provider, military metrology program, or pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturer.
• Experience leading calibration projects or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with GMP/cGMP environments and compliance requirements.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated Calibration or Metrology professional with broad instrumentation experience and strong technical troubleshooting abilities. They should be comfortable working independently, building processes, coordinating calibration activities across departments, and supporting the transition of an outsourced calibration program to an internal operation.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to support a world-class pharmaceutical organization.
• High visibility role with cross-functional collaboration.
• Potential for full-time conversion based on performance.
• Hands-on technical environment with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and long-term operational success.