• Instrument Calibration Technician

    Actalent (St. Louis, MO)


    Job Title: Metrology Technician

    Job Description

    The Metrology Technician provides maintenance on various laboratory instrumentation and equipment under the direction of senior staff. The role involves installing, calibrating, and qualifying routine and remedial maintenance while documenting all work according to standard operating procedures and established maintenance schedules to meet regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with lab staff, schedule maintenance tasks, and train others on equipment as needed.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform scheduled routine maintenance on active instrumentation and equipment.

    + Conduct scheduled calibrations and qualifications on active instrumentation, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).

    + Carry out remedial maintenance on active instrumentation and equipment.

    + Oversee the installation of new laboratory instrumentation and equipment.

    + Follow vendor documentation related to preventive maintenance, calibration, qualification, and repairs.

    + Address internal and external audits on laboratory instruments and equipment.

    + Evaluate lab support records for compliance with SOPs, review for completeness and accuracy, and report findings.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in metrology and calibration techniques.

    + Experience with laboratory equipment troubleshooting.

    + Understanding of GMP regulations and instrument calibrations, including scales, balances, flow meters, temperature, and pressure meters.

    + Knowledge of cleanroom ISO 7/8 standards preferred.

    + Experience in GMP-regulated environments within the pharmaceutical industry.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + High/Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification.

    + Technical positions may require a certificate.

    + A minimum of 2 years of previous experience providing relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities.

    + Understanding of FDA and GXP regulations and requirements.

    + Basic troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

    + Strong interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach.

    + Ability to effectively communicate with vendors, clients, and all levels of staff.

    + Capability to work in a collaborative team environment.

    Work Environment

    The role operates on a Monday-Friday day shift from 7:00 or 7:30 AM to 3:00 or 3:30 PM, with overtime available. Flexibility is required. The work environment promotes impactful work, innovative thinking, and a culture focused on working the right way for the right reasons, with the customer always top of mind. This is a great opportunity to be part of a large-scale biological and chemistry pharma operation, supporting the production of biologics used for pharmaceuticals. Our global organization values passion, unique contributions, and empowers colleagues to realize their full potential.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $29.67 - $29.67/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.