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Sterling Engineering ยท 18 hours ago

Instrument Calibration Specialist

positionNorth Chicago, IL
timeContract
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$36/hr - $42/hr
date5+ years exp

Sterling Engineering is seeking an Instrument Calibration Specialist to perform calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation of laboratory and manufacturing instruments used in a regulated environment. This role supports development, validation, and GMP manufacturing by maintaining accurate, compliant, and reliable instrumentation.

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Hiring Manager
Mike S.
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Responsibilities

Perform hands-on calibration across multiple instrumentation types
Instruments may include: pipettes, balances, temperature transmitters, pressure gauges, flow meters, humidity probes, centrifuges, and related scientific instruments
Shadow and learn critical calibration processes from senior team members
Provide backup coverage for high-risk or critical calibration activities
Maintain calibration documentation and compliance records
Support cross-training efforts within the metrology team

Qualification

Instrument calibration experienceGMP-regulated environmentMetrology experienceRoot cause analysisProcedure writingTechnical science background

Required

5+ years in metrology or calibration of laboratory instrumentation in a GMP-regulated environment
Broad hands-on calibration experience across multiple instrument types
Proficiency in multiple disciplines including temperature, pressure, flow, humidity, volume, radiation, and electrical
Demonstrated ability to investigate measurement deviations and perform root cause analysis
Strong ability to revise and write procedures and calibration documentation

Preferred

Hands-on instrument calibration experience (5+ years preferred)
Physics or technical science background is strongly preferred

Benefits

PTO
Paid Holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
401(k)
ESOP

Company

Sterling Engineering

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Sterling Engineering is an engineering company providing technical recruitment and engineering project services.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Westchester, Illinois, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://sterling-engineering.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Dolores Connolly
CEO
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