Confidential Opening: Metrology Technician (Pharma Contract Role)
Location: Melrose Park, IL
Schedule: 1st Shift (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Compensation: $30-$45/hr (flexible for the right candidate)
Type: 3-6 month contract with potential for long-term extension or full-time hire (no guarantees)
About the Company
A global leader in healthcare and pharmaceutical manufacturing is seeking a Metrology Technician to join its flagship U.S. production facility in Melrose Park. This confidential company is known for producing lifesaving medicines and medical technologies used around the world. The Melrose Park campus recently underwent a $250M capital expansion and features state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities that position it as a model facility within the industry.
The company is fast-paced, highly regulated, and driven by results. While global in scale, its Melrose Park site is nimble and entrepreneurial-offering a unique environment for professionals looking to contribute meaningfully to frontline pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform calibrations for instruments measuring temperature, pressure, and weight
- Conduct visual inspections of calibration tools (e.g., SPRT probes) before use
- Travel to production areas with calibration equipment and document results
- Follow SOPs and GDP standards for all procedures
- Collaborate with senior technicians and Quality teams to maintain compliance
- Potentially support data entry in the Calibration Management system over time
What They're Looking For
Must-Have:
- 1-3+ years of experience in a calibration, metrology, or related technical role
- Experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated industry (medical device acceptable)
- Understanding of FDA regulations, GDP, and SOP compliance
- Ability to troubleshoot calibration equipment and instrumentation
- Strong organizational skills and comfort in a fast-paced environment
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Calibration Management software
- Familiarity with equipment such as pH meters, balances, autoclaves, HPLC systems, sterilizers, and temperature/pressure sensors
- Applied Electronics or Engineering degree
Interview Process
- PS with recruiter
- One 30-minute Microsoft Teams interview with the hiring manager
- Decision and offer to follow quickly
If you're an experienced calibration or metrology technician looking for your next challenge-and want to work in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment-we'd love to speak with you.
Apply now to learn more.
- Maintain the calibration procedures, calibration records, calibration standards
- Track all instruments' calibration status using calibration software
- Arrange for external calibration of equipment at certified calibration laboratory
- Arrange for external calibration of equipment at certified calibration laboratory's as required based upon in-house calibration abilities and mandated external calibration requirements
- Select and maintain calibration standards
- Perform calibration data entry and report generation including calibration certificates
- Locate and create calibration procedures
- Develop and update calibration procedures
- Installing and removing equipment for repair or calibration
- Producing schedule for gage calibration
- Coordinate outside sources for calibration
- Maintain accurate calibration records and reports in calibration management data base
- Perform data entry relating to calibration service into calibration tracking software
- Prepare calibration reports and certificates
- Perform inspection and calibration duties
- Maintain/manage calibration system labels
- Procure and schedules external calibration
- Generate reports and create accurate calibration specific data using calibration software
- Perform calibration of equipment in all facilities
- Prepare calibration certificate, data reports, and maintain electronic calibration database