Calibration Technician

Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting aCalibration Technicianon behalf of our Multinational Biopharmaceutical Client based in Dundalk on an initial 6-Month contract with potential to extend.Role 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 & EducationQualification: 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