Validation & Calibration Engineer

About PSC BiotechWho are we?PSC Biotech is a leading Biotech Consultancy firm founded in ****, headquartered in Pomona, California, USA, with Global operations in Ireland, India, Singapore, Australia and the US, serving 350 clients in more than 23 countries worldwide.We provide cloud-based software solutions for Quality Management and Regulatory Inspections, pharmaceuticals contract manufacturing professionals, and metrology services to our clients.'Take your Career to a new Level'PSC Biotech disrupts the conventional consultancy model by aligning our EVP as one of the unique selling point which includes the opportunity to work with the most talented cohort of like-minded professionals operating in the Pharma/ Biotech Industry.We offer a permanent contract of employment giving exposure of working in Top Pharmaceutical client sites in a diverse-cultural work setting.Employee Value PropositionEmployees are the "heartbeat" of PSC Biotech, we provide unparalleled empowering career development though Learning & Development in-house training mentorship through constant guidance to facilitate career progression.We believe in creating high performing teams that can exceed our client's expectations with regards to quality of all scalable and business unit deliverables, staying under budget and ensuring timelines for our deliverables are being met.Overview:Reporting to the Engineering Coach the calibration and Validation engineer enables the safe, compliant and reliable manufacture of live vaccine by executing calibration, verification and maintenance of measurement and test equipment across production, laboratory and facility systems on site.RequirementsRole Functions:Perform scheduled and unscheduled calibrations and verifications of process, lab and facility equipmentConduct field and bench calibrations; update calibration recordsInvestigate out-of-tolerance events, support root-cause analysis and corrective actionsMaintain traceability to national/international standards and manage reference standards; coordinate third-party calibrationsSupport installation, commissioning and validation of new instruments and process equipmentLiaise with QA, Production and Maintenance to schedule calibrations with minimal downtimeMaintain calibration tools, spares and controlled documentation; propose improvements to procedures and workflowsExperience, Knowledge & Skills:Practical experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or other regulated manufacturing environments preferredExperience performing field and bench calibrations on process, laboratory and facility instrumentsExperience using calibration management systems/CMMSSolid understanding of calibration principles, measurement uncertainty and traceability to national/international standards (e.g., NIST or equivalent)Familiarity with GMP/cGMP requirements, ISO ***** concepts and controlled documentation practicesWorking knowledge of process and laboratory instrumentation: pressure, temperature, flow, level, pH/DO probes, balances, multimeters, HVAC/environmental sensors, data loggers, sterilization indicatorsBasic awareness of instrument commissioning, validation/qualification activities and root cause analysis for out of tolerance eventsStrong practical calibration skills (field and bench) and accurate record keepingCompetency with CMMS/calibration software and MS Office (Excel, Word)Good troubleshooting and analytical problem solving abilitiesAttention to detail and high standards for data integrity and documentationEffective communication and teamwork; ability to liaise with QA, Production and MaintenanceOrganisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks in a dynamic manufacturing environmentQualifications & Education:Qualification: Level 6/7 apprenticeship, Higher Certificate, National Diploma or equivalent in Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)Experience: 7+ years in calibration/instrumentation/metrology; pharmaceutical/biotech experience preferredSkills: calibration principles, uncertainty and traceability; hands-on with process and lab instruments; familiarity with GMP/ISO ***** concepts; competency with CMMS/calibration software and MS OfficeDesirable: PLC/HMI knowledge, calibration/metrology certification, GMP and ISO ***** awareness, electrical safe isolation training