Calibration and Metrology Technician

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift

Job Description

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life – To enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. This will be a 2nd shift role, with early afternoons into early evening (e.g., 12p-8p).

Location/Division Specific Information 

Our manufacturing site in Ridgefield, New Jersey, is an integral part of our sterile fill-finish manufacturing network. The site, bolstered by a dedicated team of Pharma Services colleagues, enables our customers to deliver life-changing medicines to patients around the world. The Ridgefield site exemplifies our commitment to quality, patient-safety and innovation in the pharmaceutical industry, making a significant impact on global health. 

Discover Impactful Work: 

As a Calibration Technician you are involved in performing calibrations, troubleshooting and repairing complex utility systems, providing technical support, ensuring compliance with documentation and safety standards, and responding to high-priority work requests. 

A day in the Life: 

Calibration and Maintenance: Perform calibrations on manufacturing and utility systems, including Building Automation & Controls and Rockwell PLCs. Operate, troubleshoot, and repair complex utility systems such as WFI, RODI, Clean Steam, CIP, Autoclaves, Glassware Washers, production vessels, HVAC, Cold/Warm Rooms, control systems, compressed gases, plant steam/condensate, bulk chemical distribution, and wastewater treatment. 

Technical Support: Provide technical direction and responsive customer support. 

Facility Start-Up Projects: Assist with facility start-up projects, including performing initial calibrations and commissioning activities as required. 

Documentation and Compliance: Complete and provide accurate documentation in cGMP operations. Review and close all preventive and corrective records in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and EAM policies and procedures to ensure accuracy. 

Emergency and High Priority Work: Respond to, assign, and ensure completion of emergency and high-priority work requests. Ensure activities are compliant with all safe work practices and policies. 

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE): Promote a safe working environment and support all Thermo Fisher Scientific and site HSE policies. Ensure compliance with local HSE regulations, complete required HSE trainings, report accidents and incidents, support investigations, and ensure timely closure of HSE actions. 

Keys to Success:  

Education 

• Minimum High School diploma or GED 

• Associate's Degree a plus 

Experience 

• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience performing calibrations on utility systems, HVAC systems and manufacturing equipment 

• Experience reading control schematics, loop diagrams, and P&IDs 

• Experience working for a metrology organization in a cGMP Biotech/Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

• Proficient computer skills utilizing MS Office suite applications, Building Management Systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Computerized Calibration Management Systems (CCMS) 

• Requires sounds knowledge of engineering theory coupled with seasoned experience. Work is highly specialized. Is recognized as a source of expertise in metrology 

Benefits: 

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation! 

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position Sr Mfg Equipment Maintenance Technician based in New Jersey is $26.18–$39.27.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards