Job Description
Position Summary
The Calibration Technician plays a pivotal part in upholding the laboratory’s commitment to our customers, ensuring the precision and reliability of testing procedures while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
Essential Job Functions
- Performs regular calibrations of laboratory equipment in accordance with NIST and ISO 17025:2017 standards.
- Conducts routine maintenance checks to ensure the accuracy and precision of instruments.
- Troubleshoots and addresses equipment malfunctions promptly.
- Executes standardized testing procedures, following established protocols and methodologies.
- Records, analyzes, and interprets test results with meticulous attention to detail.
- Collaborates with other team members to validate and verify analytical methodologies.
- Implements and adheres to quality control measures outlined in ISO 17025:2017.
- Monitors and documents quality assurance activities to ensure compliance.
- Participates in proficiency testing and inter-laboratory comparisons.
- Maintains accurate and comprehensive records of all laboratory activities.
- Prepares detailed reports summarizing test results, methodologies, and any deviations from standard procedures.
- Ensures that documentation meets ISO 17025:2017 documentation requirements.
- Adheres to safety protocols and maintains a safe working environment.
- Stays updated on industry regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Assists in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and information.
- Participates in the development and improvement of laboratory procedures.
- Recommends and implements enhancements to workflow efficiency.
- Engages in ongoing training to stay current with advancements in laboratory techniques and technologies.
- Communicates effectively with team members, supervisors, and other departments.
- Collaborates with colleagues on complex projects and shares knowledge to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Interacts with clients as needed, addressing inquiries and providing relevant information.
- Ensures client satisfaction by delivering accurate and timely results.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Physical Demands
- Ability to demonstrate specific visual capabilities, including close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
- This is a full-time position, and the hours of work are typically Monday-Friday.
Travel
- Overnight stays are required for 10% of the time in this role.
Qualifications:
- Minimum high school diploma required
- Associates degree in related field preferred
- Motivated individual with the ability and drive to continually improve their knowledge base
- Strong commitment to integrity
- Must be proactive and able to anticipate changes and take proactive steps to prepare for them
- Experience within the calibration field preferred
- Experience with hand gauge, electronic and process test equipment preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office 365
- Experience with Indysoft preferred
- Maintain and expand knowledge base of ISO 17025:2017 and NIST standards
- Strong problem-solving/critical thinking skills
- Strong mathematical aptitude
- Strong attention to detail
- Must show commitment to the company’s core beliefs of integrity, safety and customer service.
Job Tags
Work at office, Monday to Friday,