Instrument & Calibration Technician

US-CO-Frederick4+ years

Job Description

Join Agilent’s growing API-Biopharma manufacturing team in a fast-paced GMP environment. This role will directly support a 200,000+ square foot brownfield capital expansion at our Frederick, Colorado location. The Instrument & Calibration Technician will lead the calibration of all devices being implemented in the project expansion.

Performs, as needed, a variety of calibration, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair duties on complex laboratory, process, and utility instrumentation, working closely with the Facilities, Process Maintenance, Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing groups in a near-paperless work environment, following standard operating procedures (SOPs) in a good manufacturing practices (GMP) facility.
Instrument types include a variety of technologies supporting manufacturing of clinical and commercial pharmaceutical API:
Conductivity, pH, Total Organic Carbon, Temperature, Pressure, Flow (incl. Coriolis), Humidity, Level (Guided Wave, Radar, etc), Weight, amongst others
HART Communications, PACTWare, iFix SCADA, Ignition, Siemens, etc.
Tracks and Documents completion of calibration activities in our Computerized Maintenance Management Software (Blue Mountain RAM)
Oversees, coordinates, and directs activities of external calibration service provider.
Assists in qualification activities related to instrumentation requiring calibration.
Participates in emergency “on-call” rotation as required to support operations.
Provides technical support as Metrology subject matter expert (SME) for engineering projects towards improvement of processing equipment, utilities, and facilities instrumentation.
Participates in cross-functional teams to support business needs.
Provides oversight of Metrology and Calibration activities to ensure uptime and reliability of process instruments to meet the manufacturing demands for new and existing processes.
Oversees and assists with troubleshooting of manufacturing issues. Assists with implementation of continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

Technical understanding generally attained through studies resulting in a B.S., in science, engineering, biochemistry, related discipline, or equivalent experience.
A minimum of four years of experience applying the knowledge, principles, and practices relevant to calibration and instrumentation.
Demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools such as word processing, spreadsheet and web based applications for processing calibration activities.
General understanding of operating principles of industrial instrumentation and control systems.
General knowledge of P&IDs control theories and techniques and have ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot engineering drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics.
Knowledge of basic relay ladder logic, programmable logic controllers, and distributed control systems a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Work in manufacturing and utility areas with exposure to chemicals, moving equipment, and industrial systems
Ability to stand, climb, reach, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs with assistance
May require occasional off‑hours, weekend, or on‑call support as operations expand

Shift note: The role will begin on a standard weekday schedule. As production scales over time, this position may transition to a fixed off-shift or include on-call support. Advance notice and compensation apply.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least July 29, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $28.85 - $45.07/hr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

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