Calibration Specialist
Overview:
Ready to shape the future of science and global health? ATCC, a pioneer in biomaterials manufacturing, is a seeking a Calibration Specialist to join our team, become NSF/ANSI49 certified, to ensure proper certification and or calibration for ATCC lab equipment.
Hands-on exprience in calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of instrumentation is required. This role is based at ATCC headquarters in Manassas, VA and will also support ATCC facilities in Gaithersburg, MD and Germantown MD. Candidate must be available to support all 3 locations.
Join our team as an onsite Calibration Specialist supporting facilities for ATCC. Once hired, this Calibration Specialist will be trained and will become NSF49 certified to perform BSC (biosafety cabinet), LFH (Laminar Flow Hoods / Fume Hoods), and HEPA filter certifications as well as performing instrument calibrations to ISO 17025 standards.Prior military, facilities, or metrological experience highly preferred. Fantastic Biotech career opportunity for someone with an aptitude for mechanical troubleshooting.
Responsibilities:
- Instrumentation Calibration & Maintenance Perform hands-on calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of laboratory equipment. Ensure all instrumentation is calibrated and/or certified on schedule to comply with metrological guidelines.
- Standard Operating Procedures & Compliance Write and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for various systems and calibration protocols.
- Inventory & Vendor Management Maintain records and inventory of equipment.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in calibration, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation.
- Strong understanding of metrological guidelines and current manufacturing practices.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to write clear and concise SOPs.
- Experience in vendor management and conducting audits is a plus.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
We Invest in You- Health & Wellness:
- Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance & AD&D
- Work life balance with Paid Holidays and PTO
- Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as Aflac, legal services, and pet insurance
- Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling
- Financial security:
- 401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans
- Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards
- Corporate bonus program
- Mission Focused:
- Non-profit organization supporting critical life science research
- We give scientists the tools they need to make discoveries that improve and save lives
- Contribute to community involvement and social responsibility
Shape the future of science with us.
ATCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.