Sr. Calibration Technician

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

The Sr. Calibration Technician performs calibrations and maintains the calibration scheduling system to confirm facility requirements. It reports to the Calibration Manager.

The responsibilities:

Test and calibrate measuring and test instruments for conformance to Standard Operating Procedures

Set up test equipment, measures accuracy of instruments used to record various parameters (voltage, current, heat, flow, pressure, etc.)

Adjust/repair instruments to meet calibration standards

Coordinates instrument re-certification with outside standards laboratories, which includes inspections and documentation reviews on those instruments.

Maintain calibration scheduling database and required documentation.

Serve as a technical resource on calibration issues including investigation of out-of-tolerance events.

Rotate on-call for off-hours and weekend support. Duties may also require overtime and weekends.

Required qualifications:

High school diploma required (Associates Degree preferred)

5+ year(s) calibration experience or related field with proven problem-solving skills in pharmaceutical industry

Basic understanding of calibration with an ability to deal with moderately complex processes and procedures

Must be able to demonstrate judgment and initiative in problem resolution

Must be able to work unsupervised

Good communication skills and detail oriented

Working knowledge of 21CFR and cGMP regulations

Work experience in a clean room environment a plus

Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends

Physical / safety requirements:

Must be able to lift, push/pull, and carry up to 55 pounds

Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirator

May be required to work with pressurized equipment, hot surfaces

May be required to work in confined spaces

Position requires standing for long hours

Ability to qualify for Grade B gowning

In return, you’ll be eligible for [1] :

Day One Benefits

Medical & Dental Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and AD&D Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Spouse Life Insurance

Child Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Time Off Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave and more

Adoption Reimbursement Program

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Community and Volunteer Service Program

Employee Ownership Plan

Additional Benefits

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Insurance Benefits

Vision Coverage

Accident

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Legal and more

Onsite Campus Amenities

Workout Facility

Cafeteria

Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

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