Calibration Technician

Acorda Therapeutics Inc.

(Chelsea, Massachusetts)

Full Time

Job Posting Details

About Acorda Therapeutics Inc.

Acorda Therapeutics is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: ACOR) biotechnology company whose mission is to develop therapies that restore neurological function and improve the lives of people with neurological disorders.

Responsibilities

Monitors and maintains calibration of instruments and equipment.
Coordinates and/or executes calibration for systems and equipment used by functions within the operations group. This may include RPM/Timers, Pressure/Vacuum, Differential Pressure Indicators, Temperature, Sales/Balances/Load Tests, and other environmental systems.
Ensures all calibrations are performed in a timely manner.
Follows standard calibration procedures per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
Provides input into the review and revisions of SOP’s.
- Documents all work in controlled documents in accordance with SOP’s.
- Performs all work in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Ideal Candidate

* Education and/or Experience:
    * A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. 
    * Bachelor’s degree in a science related or engineering field is preferred.
    * A minimum of 3 - 5 years of years of related experience in electronics or as a calibration technician is required.
    * Minimum of one year of experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment is required.
    * Prior experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or medical device industry preferred.
    * Must have experience using a Calibration Software system. Experience with CompuCal System Calibration Software (CCS) is preferred.
    * PMEL (Precision Measuring Equipment Laboratory) experience is preferred.
* Supervisory Responsibilities: None
* Qualifications:
    * Familiarity with general lab instrumentation and procedures is preferred.
    * Mathematical skills including the ability to perform frequent calculations.
    * Mechanical aptitude.
    * Must demonstrate appropriate safety consciousness.
* Computer Skills:
    * Must be proficient in MS Office Suite.
    * Must be familiar with calibration software preferred.
    * Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: none required
* Other Skills and Abilities:
    * Demonstrates attention to detail.
    * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    * Excellent organizational skills.
    * Ability to manage multiple priorities at one time and adjust priorities as necessary.
    * Ability to manage both day-to-day operations as well as project work in a fast paced environment.
    * Must be able to work well independently and in a team environment.

Education and/or Experience:
- A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in a science related or engineering field is preferred.
- A minimum of 3 - 5 years of years of related experience in electronics or as a calibration technician is required.
- Minimum of one year of experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment is required.
- Prior experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or medical device industry preferred.
- Must have experience using a Calibration Software system. Experience with CompuCal System Calibration Software (CCS) is preferred.
- PMEL (Precision Measuring Equipment Laboratory) experience is preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Qualifications:
- Familiarity with general lab instrumentation and procedures is preferred.
- Mathematical skills including the ability to perform frequent calculations.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Must demonstrate appropriate safety consciousness.
Computer Skills:
- Must be proficient in MS Office Suite.
- Must be familiar with calibration software preferred.
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: none required
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrates attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities at one time and adjust priorities as necessary.
- Ability to manage both day-to-day operations as well as project work in a fast paced environment.
- Must be able to work well independently and in a team environment.