Calibration Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Calibration Technician (Analytical Instruments)

Location: North Chicago, IL

Hire Type: Long-term Contract, Onsite

Target Pay Rate: $35.00 - $38.00/hour (W2, with full employee benefits)

Overview:

Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Job Summary:

Seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Calibration Technician to support the calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation used in R&D and analytical testing. This role is critical in ensuring equipment performance and compliance with GMP/GLP standards across analytical labs supporting pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences operations.

Analytical instruments may include: High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), UV/Vis Spectrophotometers (Spectro), Microplate Readers, FPLC Systems (Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography), Viscometers / Viscosity Measurement Systems, pH Meters and Conductivity Meters, Balances (analytical and micro), Temperature/Humidity Chambers, Ovens and Incubators, Refrigerators and Freezers (including ultra-low).

Job Dut ies:

• Perform routine and non-routine calibration of analytical laboratory equipment per SOPs, manufacturer instructions, and regulatory requirements.
• Document calibration results and maintain equipment logs and calibration records in accordance with quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and assist with minor repairs or coordinate service when necessary.
• Partner with lab staff, quality assurance, and metrology teams to ensure timely calibration and equipment readiness.
• Support audits and inspections by providing accurate records and instrument history.
• Maintain calibration standards, tools, and inventory in good working order.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of calibration processes and equipment reliability.

Qualifications:

• Formal education in a scientific or technical field preferred (or equivalent technical training)
• 2+ years of calibration experience in a regulated laboratory environment (pharma, biotech, med device preferred)
• Working knowledge of GMP, GLP, and ISO standards
• Familiarity with documentation practices and calibration software/systems (e.g., CMMS)
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.