Field Calibration Technician

Job Description

Field Calibration Technician

Job Purpose

Field Technician I performs calibration on frequently used single-channel manual and electronic pipettes, service to ensure proper performance, precision, accuracy and reliable results at client’s site.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Complies with all applicable policies, procedures, and processes within Pipette.com Quality Management System.

· Performs pipette cleaning, disassembly, verification, and calibration in accordance with established Service Levels.

· Service and troubleshoot pipettes to ensure conformance to established manufacturer and customer specifications within the expected range.

· Properly uses Laboratory equipment. Performs weekly balance validation with measurement standards.

· Uses “Qualer Enterprise Asset Management Software” to perform verification and calibration tasks.

· Maintains house-keeping and health-safety standards.

· Manages workload at client’s facility and assist with scheduling

· Meet daily and monthly calibration goals to help sustain and grow service capacity.

· Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum education requirements: High School Diploma.

General understanding of basic measurement units, computer and calibration technology.

Good vision, communication, and math skills.

Ability to analyze and interpret data and other information in order to complete calibration procedures.

Strong attention to detail.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a polite and tactful manner; Maintains composure and reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration; Follows through on commitments.

Competencies

· Be able to identify different items of equipment used for measuring volume

· Understand the relative accuracies of volume measurements made with different

items of equipment;

· Understand the difference between calibrating an item and verifying that the

correct volume is being measured by the item;

· Know how to use different items of equipment correctly;

· Be aware of the different types of pipette;

· Be able to select a suitable pipette tip and know how to fit it to the pipette;

· Know how to select the volume when using a variable volume pipette;

· Know how to check that the balance is level

· Understand the importance of using check weights as a part of quality control

procedures;

· Know how to carry out a balance check.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

· On-the-job training. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a balances and printer in a manner consistent with standards of calibration laboratory practices.

· Occasionally required to walk, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Repeating motions may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

· Sufficient motor function required to perform a variety of routine pipette calibration remaining in a stationary position, often sitting for prolonged periods. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of working time.

· Occasionally required to bend, lift, or climb and to adjust or move objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.

· Finger dexterity required to manipulate tools, instruments, and small equipment.

· Sharp eye-hand coordination required.

· Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus.

· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

· Shift-work possible.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8-hour shift

Monday to Friday

Work setting:

In-person

Experience:

working with pipettes: 1 year (Preferred)

Calibration: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person. Traveling required

Full-time