Pipette Calibration Technician

KBI Biopharma•Durham, NC

About The Position

Responsible for calibration, maintenance, and repair of KBI pipettes located at KBI facilities located in North Carolina. Job Responsibilities Inspect, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain pipettes. Escort and enter documentation from outside vendors. Assist with administrative related activities for the Metrology department. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements Minimum of 2 to 5 years' experience using pipettes; preferably 2 to 5 years calibrating and repairing single, multi-channel, and repeaters type pipettes. Strong understanding of pipette mechanics and theory of operation. Good troubleshooting skills: ability to analyze and diagnose instrument failures. GMP and good documentation practices knowledge. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. Results oriented, high level of initiative. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Language Ability Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write routine correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees and/or clients. Ability to read and understand blueprints. Reasoning Ability Ability to manage and prioritize multiple efforts independently. Ability to write, follow, issue, and explain clear instructions furnished in written and oral form. Ability to methodically solve problems to their root causes. Math Ability Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, standard deviation, and percent. Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs. Physical Demands Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60lbs. Frequent sitting with some standing and walking are required in this role. 2.5 Computer Skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio). Understanding of database systems. Ideal Candidate will be proficient and experienced in the use and administration of a CMMS (SAP, Maximo, Blue Mountain, IndySoft, etc.). 2.6 Equipment Use Various Metrology standards, weights, hand tools, and computers. KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply. I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary. I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize KBI Biopharma, Inc. to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal. At KBI, we are constantly seeking to improve our team with accomplished individuals who share in our commitment to serve our clients as they seek to advance important medicines to the patients who need them. We offer our employees a challenging, rewarding and fast-paced environment along with the opportunity for career advancement through the development of one’s technical skills. At KBI, employees work in a collaborative, team environment, where sharing knowledge and expertise with one another is strongly encouraged. If you do not see a position that matches your background, we invite you to return to our site often as positions are updated frequently. Please Note: To 3rd Party Search Firms/Employment Agencies: All inquiries must be directed to staffinginquiry@kbibiopharma.com. Please do not call or email any KBI Biopharma employee about current or future job openings. All resumes submitted by search firms or employment agencies to any employee at KBI Biopharma via-email, telephone, social media or other means will be deemed to be the sole property of KBI Biopharma, unless the firm submitting the resume has previously entered into a written agreement with KBI Biopharma regarding recruitment services and has been approved by Human Resources to work on an open position. KBI Biopharma will not pay any fee or remuneration with respect to candidates without complying with this requirement.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 to 5 years' experience using pipettes; preferably 2 to 5 years calibrating and repairing single, multi-channel, and repeaters type pipettes.
Strong understanding of pipette mechanics and theory of operation.
Good troubleshooting skills: ability to analyze and diagnose instrument failures.
GMP and good documentation practices knowledge.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
Results oriented, high level of initiative.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write routine correspondence.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees and/or clients.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple efforts independently.
Ability to write, follow, issue, and explain clear instructions furnished in written and oral form.
Ability to methodically solve problems to their root causes.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, standard deviation, and percent.
Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60lbs.
Frequent sitting with some standing and walking are required in this role.
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio).
Understanding of database systems.
Various Metrology standards, weights, hand tools, and computers.