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Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes.\nYour Role:\nThe Senior Calibration Technician independently performs and provides technical leadership for scheduled and unscheduled calibrations across a broad range of instruments, equipment, systems, and standards to support equipment accuracy, traceability, and cGMP compliance. The role owns assigned calibration schedules, records, standards, vendor documentation, and software data needed to preserve complete device histories and traceability to NIST standards. The position applies advanced calibration methods, measurement-science principles, and risk-based technical judgment to pipettes, balances, gauges, chart recorders, loops, and other mechanical, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical equipment. The Senior Calibration Technician leads complex troubleshooting, supports equipment repairs and qualification activities, provides subject-matter expertise for investigations and corrective and preventive actions, and contributes to audits, inspections, procedures, new projects, and calibration-program improvements. The role collaborates with Facilities and Engineering, Quality, internal departments, vendors, and contractors to support compliant and reliable operations and provides technical guidance to less experienced technicians.\nKey Responsibilities: \nIndependently perform and technically lead scheduled and unscheduled calibrations on pipettes, balances, gauges, chart recorders, loops, and other assigned equipment to maintain measurement accuracy and operational readiness.\nOwn assigned calibration schedules for equipment and standards, identify risks to on-time completion, coordinate priorities with equipment owners, and escalate potential compliance impacts.\nServe as an advanced user of calibration software, including Blue Mountain or an equivalent system, and maintain accurate calibration status, records, equipment histories, and system data integrity.\nReview calibration and standards records for completeness, technical accuracy, device history, and traceability to NIST standards; coach others on documentation expectations.\nSelect and apply appropriate mechanical, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical calibration standards and test equipment for routine and complex calibration work.\nLead troubleshooting and repair support for assigned equipment, evaluate calibration impacts, and complete associated activities needed to restore compliant operation.\nDevelop, revise, and technically review calibration instructions and procedures using measurement-science principles, risk assessment, technical analysis, and accuracy and precision requirements.\nProvide subject-matter expertise and technical support for quality investigations, root-cause analysis, impact assessments, corrective and preventive actions, change controls, and new projects or procedures.\nCoordinate vendor services and maintain qualification, service, and technical documentation related to the calibration, maintenance, and repair of company standards and equipment.\nSupport and represent the calibration function during audits and inspections; lead continuous-improvement initiatives, mentor technicians, and promote regulatory, data-integrity, and safety compliance.\nMinimum Qualifications: \nBachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education, technical training, and experience.\nFive or more years of progressive experience performing instrument or equipment calibration, including complex troubleshooting, in a cGMP environment.\nAdvanced experience with calibration software such as Blue Mountain or an equivalent system, including record review and calibration data management.\nDemonstrated ability to independently determine and apply appropriate calibration methods for systems, instruments, loops, and standards within established requirements.\nDemonstrated ability to prepare, review, and maintain complete and accurate GMP-compliant calibration records, procedures, and technical documentation.\nExperience working in an ISO-controlled environment and supporting audits, investigations, CAPAs, or change controls.\nPreferred Qualifications: \nTechnical degree in instrumentation, electronics, metrology, engineering technology, or a related field.\nSeven or more years of experience as an instrumentation or calibration technician in a cGMP biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated environment.\nExperience administering, implementing, or improving calibration-management systems such as Cal-Man, Blue Mountain, or an equivalent platform.\nExperience leading technical investigations, root-cause analysis, impact assessments, corrective and preventive actions, audits, or inspection readiness activities.\nExperience mentoring technicians and applying a broad range of mechanical, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical calibration standards and test equipment to complex systems.\nPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work:\nThis role is a full-time onsite position in Tustin, CA. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise stated by Supervisor. The employee must also have the ability to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary.\nCompensation:\nWe offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.\nThe compensation range for this role is $41.92 to $52.40 hourly depending on experience and qualifications. Additionally, we offer opportunities for career growth and development as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.\nWho you are:\nYou have a \"bring it on!\" team player approach and an unshakable positive attitude, always ready to tackle anything that comes your way.\nYour written and verbal skills are out of this world, and you communicate with clarity and confidence.\nYou have exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to detail that ensure the smooth running of everything.\nYou are a master at building relationships, capable of establishing connections with anyone, be it team members, clients, vendors, or suppliers.\nPhysical Demands & Work Environment:\nIn this dynamic role, expect a blend of regular activities like sitting, standing, and walking, with occasional physically engaging tasks such as lifting objects up to 25 pounds. The work environment might expose you to electrical shocks, toxic chemicals, vibrations, or loud noise levels occasionally. However, reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with different abilities to perform effectively, ensuring a supportive and adaptable work setting. 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