Calibration Technician – Temperature & Humidity

Overview

Job Title: Instrument Calibration Specialist

Location: Waukegan, IL

Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire, Onsite

Target Pay Range: $36.00 - $42.00/hour

Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical/Dental/Vision Plans, 401(k), ESOP

Must-Have Skill Set: Hands-on instrument calibration experience (5+ years preferred)

Job Summary: Seeking an Instrument Calibration Specialist to perform calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation of laboratory and manufacturing instruments used in a regulated environment. This role supports development, validation, and GMP manufacturing by maintaining accurate, compliant, and reliable instrumentation.

• Perform hands-on calibration across multiple instrumentation types.
• Instruments may include: pipettes, balances, temperature transmitters, pressure gauges, flow meters, humidity probes, centrifuges, and related scientific instruments.
• Shadow and learn critical calibration processes from senior team members.
• Provide backup coverage for high-risk or critical calibration activities.
• Maintain calibration documentation and compliance records.
• Support cross-training efforts within the metrology team.

• 5+ years in metrology or calibration of laboratory instrumentation in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Physics or technical science background is strongly preferred.
• Broad hands-on calibration experience across multiple instrument types.
• Proficiency in multiple disciplines including temperature, pressure, flow, humidity, volume, radiation, and electrical.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate measurement deviations and perform root cause analysis.
• Strong ability to revise and write procedures and calibration documentation.

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