Instrumentation & Calibration Tech (GMP / Cleanroom)

Role: Instrumentation & Calibration Tech (GMP / Cleanroom)

Location: Rensselaer, NY

Shift: Second Shift (2:00 PM – 12:00 AM)

Job Type: Long-Term Contract

Overview

Our client is seeking a hands-on Calibration Technician / Calibration Compliance Consultant to support the calibration team in a regulated manufacturing environment. This role involves performing equipment calibration, reviewing calibration certificates, and ensuring compliance with GMP and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong metrology or instrumentation calibration experience and be comfortable working in gowned cleanroom environments while performing physical calibration activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on calibration of instruments and equipment used in GMP manufacturing environments.
• Review internal and external calibration certificates to ensure accuracy, traceability, and compliance.
• Troubleshoot and adjust instrumentation during calibration activities.
• Document calibration activities in accordance with SOPs, GMP, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with calibration technicians, metrologists, and external calibration vendors.
• Maintain accurate calibration records and support audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, ISO, and internal quality standards.
• Work in gowned cleanroom environments as required.
• Lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs during calibration activities.

Required Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in calibration, metrology, or instrumentation.
• Hands-on experience performing equipment and instrument calibration.
• Experience reviewing calibration certificates and ensuring traceability/compliance.
• Familiarity with GMP, FDA, ISO, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience working with external calibration vendors.
• Ability to work second shift (2 PM – 12 AM).
• Must be able to enter cleanroom environments and become gown qualified.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working as a Metrologist, Calibration Specialist, or Field Service Technician.
• Background in instrumentation troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience supporting Quality, Compliance, or Regulatory functions.