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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

Instrument & Calibration Technician 3

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRockville, MD, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance, instrumentation, calibration, or controls experience, preferably in a GMP, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, food, or similarly regulated facility.
  • Experience calibrating and troubleshooting process, facility, laboratory, or utility instrumentation.
  • Working knowledge of instrumentation and calibration principles, including the use of electrical, electronic, pressure, temperature, flow, level, and dimensional measurement equipment, as applicable.
  • Basic knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements, data integrity principles, controlled documentation, and good documentation practices.
  • Ability to use a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or computerized maintenance system to complete work orders and maintain accurate equipment records.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), wiring diagrams, calibration procedures, and equipment documentation.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, facilities, quality, laboratory, and external service teams.
  • Ability to safely use calibration equipment, hand tools, test instruments, and personal protective equipment.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, respond to urgent equipment issues, and participate in on-call or shift coverage where required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled calibration activities for process, laboratory, facility, and utility instrumentation.
  • Inspect, test, adjust, calibrate, repair, and document instruments and control devices in accordance with approved procedures and calibration standards.
  • Support maintenance and troubleshooting of process control systems, electromechanical equipment, pneumatic controls, sensors, transmitters, switches, gauges, control valves, and related devices.
  • Assist manufacturing, engineering, facilities, and laboratory personnel with troubleshooting and diagnostic activities involving process and utility equipment.
  • Complete calibration activities accurately, safely, and within the required schedule.
  • Review calibration results; identify out-of-tolerance conditions, equipment deficiencies, and potential impacts to operations or product quality; and escalate issues in accordance with site procedures.
  • Complete work orders, calibration records, equipment histories, and other required documentation accurately and promptly within the site CMMS or applicable documentation system.
  • Support maintenance of asset lifecycle records, instrument inventories, calibration histories, and associated technical documentation.
  • Assist with investigation and resolution of calibration-related deviations, non-conformances, corrective actions, and recurring equipment issues.
  • Maintain calibration standards, test equipment, special tools, spare parts, and related supplies in a controlled and serviceable condition.
  • Verify that calibration equipment and standards are within their required certification and calibration periods before use.
  • Follow applicable cGMP, data integrity, safety, environmental, and quality requirements while performing assigned work.
  • Write, revise, and review technical documents, work instructions, calibration procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures as assigned.
  • Identify opportunities to improve instrumentation and calibration processes, reduce waste, improve reliability, and increase operational efficiency.
  • Work constructively with internal departments, contractors, vendors, and service providers to support site priorities and resolve technical issues.
  • Participate in audits, inspections, technical assessments, and continuous improvement activities as required.
  • Perform other related duties consistent with the responsibilities of the position.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with process control systems, electromechanical devices, pneumatic controls, sensors, transmitters, switches, gauges, and control valves.

About the Company

AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

AstraZeneca develops and markets prescription medicines and vaccines worldwide, with a focus on oncology, cardiovascular/metabolic, respiratory, and infectious diseases. Its products work by targeting specific biological pathways or cells, using small-molecule therapies, biologics, and vaccines to treat diseases or prevent infections. It differentiates itself through its dual heritage from Sweden and the UK, a broad pipeline, and strong R&D and collaborations that move from discovery to patient access. Its goal is to improve people’s health by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines to patients worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founded
1913

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