Applied Industrial Technologies ยท 3 weeks ago
Senior Calibration Technician
Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expApplied Industrial Technologies is a leading industrial distributor serving the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and clinical research industries. They are seeking a Senior Calibration Technician to perform calibration and maintenance on process and analytical instrumentation at client pharmaceutical facilities, primarily in Michigan.
Wholesale
Responsibilities
Oversees and supervises calibrations, qualifications, and PMs with accurate and timely GxP documentation, ensuring all Team members follow PCI or client specific policies and procedures, and in a safe manner
Provides guidance, direction and effective solutions to clients and PCI technical resources
Upholds, mentors, and is a role model to other PCI Associates on the PCI philosophy and values through honesty, integrity, self-motivation, teamwork, pride and commitment
Proactively takes steps to ensure PCI and client owned equipment is handled and maintained properly, as well as trains other Associates on proper use and handling
Develops client quotes and proposals
Provides oversight and project planning including time codes, schedules, test equipment, documentation, and ensures client requirements are met. Also, responsible for ensuring accurate and timely scheduling, resource allocation, proposal and quotation development, Labor Utilization Reports (LURs), fixed cost and T&E project management for profitability. Must have the ability to identify scope changes and communicate to client, as well as, process the scope change request documentation ensuring that time coding and billing are accurate in regards to the scope change
Proactively assesses project safety concerns and ensures PCI Team members are in compliance with any and all client and/or PCI site safety requirements
Strategically assesses client environments, needs, and requirements to develop and initiate effective solutions and through established solid relationships with clients, delivers successful execution
Takes client relations initiative and proactively seeks to expand PCI services. A Tech SR may lead projects and serve as 'Account Manager' for select clients based on strong client ties and business needs
Qualification
Required
A four-year degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Electronics, other related technical field OR equivalent military training and four plus years of applicable (Metrology, Instrumentation, Calibration) experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience
Quality System/Pharmaceutical experience is required
Expert knowledge and application of instrument, equipment, and loop calibrations of various parameters in manufacturing, utilities, and laboratory environments
Exceptional Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) skills
Navigates and utilizes MAS500 Pivot Table and project KPI module to support team leaders and project managers effectively manage LUR & project expenses
Develops and updates PCI Policies and Procedures, understands and interprets Government Regulations and instrumentation/calibration principles and provides training and guidance to Tech I and Tech II resources
Excellent communication and problem solving skills with clients and coworkers
Thorough electrical panel knowledge and safety practices
Excellent negotiation skills with direct identification, development, and implementation of negotiation policies and processes in accordance with PCI objectives
Understands the business case and has an appreciation of financial issues and profit and loss implications
Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail while keeping strategic company goals in focus
PCI Trained Mentor
Strong applied and working knowledge of FDA; GMP; GLP; compliance and NIST traceability
Expert knowledge of test equipment and capabilities such as tolerance requirements and 4:1 TAR
Preferred
Computer based calibration tracking program (CMMS) experience is desired
Active involvement with an external professional organization (ISPE, ASQ, PDA, etc.)
External certification preferred (ISA, ASQ, etc.)
Benefits
Eligible for a company vehicle
Company
Applied Industrial Technologies
Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies.
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
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VP - CFO & Treasurer
Kelly Massee
Business Partner
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