Sr. Calibration Technician
Simtra BioPharma Solutions
| Company | Simtra BioPharma Solutions |
| Category | Uncategorised |
| Location | Bloomington |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Last verified | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.
Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.
While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.
Why join Team Simtra? Because we:
Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.
Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.
Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.
Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.
This role:
The Sr. Calibration Technician performs calibrations and maintains the calibration scheduling system to confirm facility requirements. It reports to the Calibration Manager.
The responsibilities:
Test and calibrate measuring and test instruments for conformance to Standard Operating Procedures
Set up test equipment, measures accuracy of instruments used to record various parameters (voltage, current, heat, flow, pressure, etc.)
Adjust/repair instruments to meet calibration standards
Coordinates instrument re-certification with outside standards laboratories, which includes inspections and documentation reviews on those instruments.
Maintain calibration scheduling database and required documentation.
Serve as a technical resource on calibration issues including investigation of out-of-tolerance events.
Rotate on-call for off-hours and weekend support. Duties may also require overtime and weekends.
Required qualifications:
High school diploma required (Associates Degree preferred)
5+ year(s) calibration experience or related field with proven problem-solving skills in pharmaceutical industry
Basic understanding of calibration with an ability to deal with moderately complex processes and procedures
Must be able to demonstrate judgment and initiative in problem resolution
Must be able to work unsupervised
Good communication skills and detail oriented
Working knowledge of 21CFR and cGMP regulations
Work experience in a clean room environment a plus
Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
Physical / safety requirements:
Must be able to lift, push/pull, and carry up to 55 pounds
Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirator
May be required to work with pressurized equipment, hot surfaces
May be required to work in confined spaces
Position requires standing for long hours
Ability to qualify for Grade B gowning
In return, you’ll be eligible for [1] :
Day One Benefits
Medical & Dental Coverage
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