Field Calibration Technician
8 days ago
San Diego
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. · 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, • 8-hour shift, • working with pipettes: 1 year (Preferred)