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Calibration Technologist

Thermo Fisher

Calibration Technologist

Thermo Fisher

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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On-site

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Full-time

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5d ago

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

As an Engineer I in Depot Repair at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll contribute to maintaining and repairing sophisticated scientific instruments that enable our customers to make breakthrough discoveries. You'll diagnose, calibrate, and repair a wide range of precision instruments including spectrophotometers, pipettes, and laboratory automation equipment. You'll provide exceptional customer service while ensuring all repairs meet our rigorous quality standards. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced technology while contributing to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

A day in the Life:

  • Calibrate, adjust, and maintain electrical, thermodynamic, electromechanical, mechanical, and photometric/optical measuring and indicating instruments to conform to set standards
  • Work from verbal and written instructions and information supplemented by technical job knowledge and experience
  • Participate in inter-laboratory comparisons and validation activities
  • Prepare calibration data reports, data sheets, and other required documentation
  • Resolve problems through speaking with customers, vendors, and management
  • Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures
  • Manage equipment data
  • Handle shipping and receiving as needed
  • Serve as backup to Metrology Coordinator when needed

Keys to Success:

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Associates or Bachelors degree in a scientific field with laboratory experience //military experience

Experience

  • 2+ years of work experience in a technology-related field; relevant military experience will be considered equivalent to industry experience
  • Broad range of scientific laboratory experience
  • Experience with various computer systems for data analysis
  • Proven independent work experience
  • Demonstrated customer skills
  • Direct calibration experience handling, calibrating, or maintaining equipment in a regulated environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Capable of self-management
  • Proficiency with computer tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
  • English and/or French proficiency; bilingualism is an asset
  • Site position requires no travel

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

  • Primarily in the Metrology Lab, office environment including cubicles, shipping/receiving docks, storage locations, and laboratory environments
  • Potential for extended periods of sitting performing repetitive work
  • Required to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Use of material handling equipment such as push carts and pallet jacks
  • Personal protective equipment may be required in certain areas, including lab coats, coveralls, hood, facemask, hairnets, and/or safety gloves
  • Some areas may require steel toe shoes, bump hats, and/or safety glasses
  • Able to work hours required to complete the job

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About Thermo Fisher

Thermo Fisher

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is an American life science and clinical research company. It is a global supplier of analytical instruments, clinical development solutions, specialty diagnostics, laboratory, pharmaceutical and biotechnology services.

10,001+

Employees

Waltham

Headquarters

Reviews

3.9

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Work Life Balance

3.5

Compensation

2.5

Culture

3.5

Career

4.0

Management

3.0

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Pros

Large company with extensive resources

Structured internship program

Career opportunities in product management

Cons

Low compensation ($22/hour)

High cost of living in location

Expensive housing/rent

Salary Ranges

2,260 data points

Mid/L4

Mid/L4 · Adobe Analytics Launch Developer

1 reports

$137,796

total / year

Base

$105,997

Stock

-

Bonus

-

$137,796

$137,796

Interview Experience

8 interviews

Difficulty

3.0

/ 5

Duration

14-28 weeks

Offer Rate

12%

Experience

Positive 12%

Neutral 63%

Negative 25%

Interview Process

1

Application Review

2

Recruiter Screen

3

Hiring Manager Interview

4

Panel Interview

5

Final Interview

6

Offer

Common Questions

Technical Knowledge

Behavioral/STAR

Past Experience

Culture Fit

Industry Specific