Calibration Engineer

Laboratory Corporation; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000

Job description

Are you looking for a technical role with training and career progression opportunities?

Do you want to be a part of the world's leading scientific drug development company?

The Role:

We are currently recruiting for a Calibration Engineer to join our Metrology team, at our site in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. You will be responsible for performing tasks contributing to the calibration, maintenance, repair, installation and verification of scientific instrumentation and laboratory equipment.

You will join a team of 9 people in Harrogate, where excellent training and on-boarding will be given to you. This means that applicants with no direct experience of this work environment will be considered provided they have acquired skills that are considered transferable to a regulated environment.

As a leading contract research organization, LabCorp provides comprehensive drug development solutions for a range of industries. We are a global leader in nonclinical safety assessment, clinical trial testing and clinical trial management services. Together with our clients, we support the development of innovative, life-changing treatments.

Job Responsibilities

1. Perform routine (scheduled preventive maintenance, installations and calibrations) and non-routine (repair) procedures in support of scientific instrumentation and laboratory equipment for a given site.
2. Collect, compile, measure, summarize and record data developed during performance of routine and non-routine maintenance activities.
3. Work with computer-controlled instrumentation and the associated software applications.
4. Act as a subject matter expert (SME) of scientific instrumentation and laboratory equipment.
5. Provide metrological support for projects.
6. Manage quality events utilizing an electronic quality management system (QMS) for audit findings or quality issues.
7. Perform assignments with strict adherence to written standard operating procedures where required.
8. Access and use all sources (e.g., manuals, tech support, internet, peers) for needed technical information needed to support laboratory instrumentation and equipment.

Education:

1. Educated to a minimum of A-level (or a similar educational standard) or with some experience in a technical role or regulatory environment.
2. Good computing skills essential, owing to the nature of the role.

What Labcorp can offer you:

1. Competitive salaries.
2. Excellent benefits including above market pension scheme and holiday allowance.
3. No mandatory weekends or evenings.
4. Career development opportunities.
5. Opportunity to make an impact with your work!

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We encourage all to apply