Instrumentation/Calibration Technician II
Compensation
The Role
Be part of something bigger at Minaris — where every role contributes to creating hope for patients around the world. As a global leader in cell and gene therapy development, manufacturing, and testing, we turn breakthrough science into real-world treatments that change lives. Our team of over 1,000 experts across North America, Europe, and Asia has helped bring transformative therapies to market.
At Minaris, you’ll join a purpose-driven community focused on innovation, collaboration, and patient impact. Whether you’re in the lab, in the cleanroom, or behind the scenes, your work will directly support life-saving therapies and make a lasting difference. If you're passionate about advancing cutting-edge science and believe in the potential of cell and gene therapies, we invite you to help shape the future of medicine—one patient at a time.
Position Summary:
The Instrumentation and Calibration Technician is based at our Allendale site and is responsible for providing instrumentation/calibration services, which includes but not limited to;
Calibrations, verifications, installations, repairs, troubleshooting, inspections, maintaining measurement and test equipment, controlling devices, data logging, communication and telemetry systems, and performs related work as required. The position will support Operations, R&D, Supply Chain, QC, QA and other departments as assigned, ensuring the best operation practices for overall facilities’ needs in GMP and non GMP areas.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Calibrate a variety of measurement and/or control instrumentation, including but not limited to controllers, indicators, transmitters, and loggers. Measurement parameters including but not limited to temperature, pressure, speed, mass, time, pH, CO2 content and humidity.
- Complete calibration data sheets in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management system) as required
- Assist in managing contractors and reviewing their service reports to ensure compliance.
- Assist in identifying critical spare parts for potential repairs and/or maintenance.
- Complete walk-through inspections of devices and respective labeling.
- Perform Preventative Maintenance on various instrumentation, such as incubators, centrifuges, refrigerators, and freezers
- Maintain records of Measurement and Test Equipment ensuring compliant Test Accuracy Ratios
- Maintain proper stock, parts, tools, and safety equipment.
- Review contractors physical work and paperwork for technical accuracy and comply with cGMP, GDP, and Company SOP’s.
Competencies:
- Commitment to Excellence-demonstrates a commitment to competently perform his/her job duties and responsibilities within established time frames.
- Continuously strives to improve work performance.
- Accepts responsibility for his/her commitments to the company.
- Willing to accept new projects and/or commitments.
- Arrives to work on time prepared and ready to contribute.
- Candidate must be self-motivated and be able to quickly ramp-up on the understanding of existing plant processes.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including demonstrated writing skills
Desire to learn and develop career within organization Supervisory Responsibility
- The position may be required to supervise contractors performing work onsite.
Qualifications:
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with a degree of self-motivation.
- Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years general calibration experience, or equivalent work experience.
- Previous experience in pharmaceutical/Life Sciences/medical device preferred.
- Demonstrated diagnostic and problem-solving skills in a team environment • Must have general computer competency using email, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Preferred experience working with CMMS software. Quality Requirements
- Build Quality into all aspects of your work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.
- Ensure compliance to all FDA and Worldwide Quality & Compliance regulations (As applicable to the job function).
- Attend all required Quality & Compliance training at the specified interval. Minimum Required Training
- Must understand and adhere to Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- Must train and become gown qualified to enter and work in classified manufacturing areas.
- Maintain 100% training records for all required training.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record Working Environment
- Must utilize proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling all human specimens, gases, corrosive chemicals, and liquid nitrogen
- Must have the ability to work in the cleanroom environment for an extended period
- Must have the ability to work with specialized equipment, such as CO2 measurement probes
- Must be able to work during the weekend, holidays and as required by the company
- Must have the ability to work in a team-oriented environment and with clients
- Must be able to handle the standard/moderate noise o
Benefits
Estimated- Competitive pay
- Health insurance
- 401(k) with match
- Paid time off
- Technical training budget
