Calibration Specialist, Level 4 at Lonza
Sandown, NH
About the Job
United States, Portsmouth (New Hampshire)
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
Job Summary
*Scheduled hours for this position are 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on rotating weeks:
Week 1 - Thursday - Saturday
Week 2 - Wednesday - Saturday
Overtime pay and annual bonus opportunity are available.
A Calibration Technician Level 4 will safely complete monthly planned and demand maintenance tasks per assign cGMP procedures. This role is designed to ensure instrumentation maintains required specifications and reliability levels. This requires multiple skill sets based on electrical theory, instrumentation knowledge, trouble shooting, failure analysis (RCA), Lonza processes, education, software skills, and prior experience. A senior technician is expected to be able to provide instructions as a trainer to assist junior technicians with their training requirements. The focus at this level should shift to team development and process improvement methodology.
Key Responsibilities
• Performs all work safely
• Perform routine calibration and maintenance work at a highly proficient rate throughout the facility
• Responsible for ensuring work is completed on time, review and closure of completed work orders and ensuring that all areas of responsibility are in a state of inspection readiness at all times
• Complete safety and cGMP training including classes, reads, and technical requirements as a trainee and a trainer. The level 4 Specialist is expected to demonstrate a higher level of technical training development
• Highly proficient at tasks and documentation using SAP, DMS, QMS, Excel, word or other software tools as required per GMP guidelines
• Provide engineering support such as tracking and closure of change controls, CAPAs, deviations and general technical assistance. These types of tasks can also be extended to instrument and system upgrades
• Understands site production and maintenance priorities with an ability to guide other technicians to reach site goals and compliance
• Perform other duties as assigned
Key Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Strong English communication skills; reading, writing, speaking
Ability to commit to scheduled work shifts
Preferred Qualifications
ISA Level 1
5 or more years' experience in Calibration, Metrology, Instrumentation or related field
Advanced electronic knowledge
• Advanced communication protocol knowledge
• Basic computer skills
• Experience creating new procedures
• Experience with cGMP documentation
• Ability to utilize hand tools
• Working knowledge of math, reading, and writing.
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Adept trainer
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reference: R62256
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
Job Summary
*Scheduled hours for this position are 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on rotating weeks:
Week 1 - Thursday - Saturday
Week 2 - Wednesday - Saturday
Overtime pay and annual bonus opportunity are available.
A Calibration Technician Level 4 will safely complete monthly planned and demand maintenance tasks per assign cGMP procedures. This role is designed to ensure instrumentation maintains required specifications and reliability levels. This requires multiple skill sets based on electrical theory, instrumentation knowledge, trouble shooting, failure analysis (RCA), Lonza processes, education, software skills, and prior experience. A senior technician is expected to be able to provide instructions as a trainer to assist junior technicians with their training requirements. The focus at this level should shift to team development and process improvement methodology.
Key Responsibilities
• Performs all work safely
• Perform routine calibration and maintenance work at a highly proficient rate throughout the facility
• Responsible for ensuring work is completed on time, review and closure of completed work orders and ensuring that all areas of responsibility are in a state of inspection readiness at all times
• Complete safety and cGMP training including classes, reads, and technical requirements as a trainee and a trainer. The level 4 Specialist is expected to demonstrate a higher level of technical training development
• Highly proficient at tasks and documentation using SAP, DMS, QMS, Excel, word or other software tools as required per GMP guidelines
• Provide engineering support such as tracking and closure of change controls, CAPAs, deviations and general technical assistance. These types of tasks can also be extended to instrument and system upgrades
• Understands site production and maintenance priorities with an ability to guide other technicians to reach site goals and compliance
• Perform other duties as assigned
Key Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Strong English communication skills; reading, writing, speaking
Ability to commit to scheduled work shifts
Preferred Qualifications
ISA Level 1
5 or more years' experience in Calibration, Metrology, Instrumentation or related field
Advanced electronic knowledge
• Advanced communication protocol knowledge
• Basic computer skills
• Experience creating new procedures
• Experience with cGMP documentation
• Ability to utilize hand tools
• Working knowledge of math, reading, and writing.
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Adept trainer
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reference: R62256