Senior Calibration Technician
Company: Novavax, Inc.
Location: Gaithersburg
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
If you find science, speed, and success exhilarating, you have
come to the right place.Novavax, Inc (Nasdaq:NVAX) is a
biotechnology company that creates transformational vaccines that
address some of the world's most pressing infectious diseases. We
have more than a decade of experience contending with some of the
world's most devastating diseases, including COVID-19, seasonal
influenza, RSV, Ebola, MERS, and SARS. Hard-won lessons and
significant advances illustrate that our proven technology has
tremendous potential to make a substantial contribution to public
health worldwide.Our scientists are committed to developing vaccine
candidates for some of the world's toughest viral threats by
utilizing the power of our innovative recombinant nanoparticle
vaccine platform. Our vaccine technology combines the power and
speed of genetic engineering with the immunogenicity enhancing
properties of our Matrix-M adjuvant to efficiently produce highly
immunogenic particles targeting some of the most pressing viral
infectious diseases.Novavax, Inc. is headquartered in Gaithersburg,
Maryland with additional facilities in Uppsala, Sweden and Bohumil,
Czech Republic.Job Summary Senior Lead Calibration Technician is
responsible for the on-time execution of calibration activities
while adhering to GxP guidelines and defined SOPs. Senior
Calibration Technician is proficient in the calibration of
temperature, pressure, weight, speed, gas analyzing, conductivity,
pH and electronic instruments and has experience in a
pharmaceutical environment. A self-starter who works unsupervised
and maintains high attention to detail.Responsibilities
- Responsible for the calibration and adjustment of equipment to
specified tolerances using prescribed Standard Operating Procedures
and manufacturer's manuals to maintain functionality and
accuracy.
- Must be proficient calibrating lab equipment to include RTDs,
pressure gauges, conductivity and pH meters, environmental
monitoring systems, incubators, refrigerators, freezers,
centrifuges, etc.
- Experience calibrating process equipment to include
bioreactors, mixers, autoclaves, differential pressure
transmitters, etc.
- Must have experience calibrating utilities to include
instruments on WFI skids, RO/DI skids, chill water, boilers,
etc.
- Responsible for managing the calibration of instrumentation
within the five Novavax buildings using BMRAM.
- Extensive experience using calibration standards, such as RTDs,
Coriolis flow meters, standard solutions, process meters, and
pneumatic and hydraulic pressure/vacuum calibrators.
- Utilize and maintain secondary and working calibration
standards. Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean an orderly
state.
- When applicable, perform repairs of instrumentation necessary
for maintaining production equipment, laboratory equipment and
utilities.
- Must be able to specify and request purchase of parts or
materials and communicate with manufacturers and vendors.
- Interacts effectively with peers, internal customers, and
management to achieve desired outcomes.
- Accountable for calibration projects and will be leading,
training and overseeing calibration contractors.
- Maintain detailed records of calibration activities and ensure
all documentation meets quality and GxP requirements.
- Participate in on-the-job training.
- Assist in qualification of equipment as needed.
- Possess a positive attitude and the desire to continuously
learn.
- Identify and suggest initiatives for continuous improvement of
process, quality, safety and efficiency.
- Perform work safely and in compliance with EHS
requirements
- Perform all other duties as assigned.Education, Experience &
Skills
- 8+ years in the field of Metrology with 2+ years in a
pharmaceutical GMP industry.
- Certified Calibration Technician preferred.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical equipment, facilities, standards
and processes.
- Adept at using critical thinking to solve technical
problems.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle
several tasks simultaneously.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office. Experience with BMRAM
preferred.Novavax offers a base salary, annual bonus, equity
grants, professional career development/growth opportunities, and a
comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision,
Rx, STD, LTD, Life, Optional Life, 401(k) plan.Equal Opportunity
Employer/Veterans/DisabledNovavax is an equal employment
opportunity employer. Employment and advancement opportunities are
available to all individuals on an at-will basis, regardless of
their race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, citizenship
status, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, age, marital status, family
responsibilities, pregnancy, disability, genetic information,
protective hairstyle, or any other characteristic protected by
applicable federal, state, or local law.Except where prohibited by
applicable state law, this position requires that you be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19 unless you need a reasonable
accommodation or qualify for an exemption.
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