Job Description

Position description

Job Title

Engineering-Calibration Specialist

Company Details

Septodont is a leading manufacturer of dental pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The French-based company employs over 2,000+ people globally. We have six manufacturing plants in France, India, North and South America, and an international distribution network that is dedicated to serving the needs of dental professionals in more than 150 countries. Our North American operations has facilities in Ontario, Montreal, and Pennsylvania. It also has Latin American operations with facilities in Brazil and Colombia.

In Cambridge, we have a subsidiary called Novocol Pharma which focuses on contract development and manufacturing, specialized in sterile injectable cartridge and combination product manufacturing.

Our employees are our number one asset! We offer developmental opportunities, excellent compensation and benefit programs, discounted gym memberships, work/life balance programs, employee recognition, social events and spirit days.

The company has an opening at its sterile injectable manufacturing facility in Cambridge, Ontario for an Engineering Calibration Specialist.

Job Summary

The Calibration (Metrology) Specialist is accountable to the Validation Manager for all activities involving the administration of the master calibration specifications and the computerized calibration program in accordance with the requirements outlined in Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices. The Metrology Specialist schedules and performs timely calibration of measuring and test equipment. This individual will support the operations department in preventive maintenance and emergency maintenance of plant instrumentation, controls and electronic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the Master and Working Calibration Specifications for all existing and new equipment as required.
• Schedules and coordinates the completion of calibration activities with other departments.
• Recognizes and/or anticipates problems and takes necessary actions and/or notifies responsible individuals so as not to significantly affect schedules.
• Performs timely calibrations on facilities, warehouse and laboratory equipment as specified in various calibration Standard Operating Procedures. Calibration of measuring and test equipment includes electronics, time and frequency, temperature, pressure, mass, force, sound, light and flow disciplines.
• Schedules outside vendors to perform calibration activities as specified in Calibration Standard Operating Procedures.
• Analyzes and verifies technical validity of calibration records and results, ensuring accuracy of calibration data and completeness.
• Completes/reviews and files all calibration documentation. Ensures all associated documents, tags and incident reports are completed, filed or placed appropriately.
• Initiates Change Control Request forms to make necessary changes to calibration Standard Operating Procedures, master calibration files and/or the computerized calibration program.
• Writes, evaluates and maintains calibration Standard Operating Procedures as required ensuring compliance with GMP guidelines and company goals.
• Initiates Deviation Incident Report forms to notify of any instruments that are out of tolerance or that have not been calibrated on time.
• Supports the operations department in preventive maintenance and emergency maintenance of plant instrumentation, controls and electronic equipment.
• Supports the validation department in validation projects.
• Observes and supports all safety guidelines and regulations.
• Demonstrates the Company Mission, Vision and Values Statements, policies, and current standard business practices.
• Follows GMP and regulatory requirements and ensures quality standards are met.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary level education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution is required.
• Electrical license is an asset.
• Excellent knowledge on instrumentation and field control devices used in the pharmaceutical industry. Formal training or certification in metrology or instrumentation is an asset.
• 3 years' experience in calibration and instrumentation in and industrial environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Proven analytical, trouble shooting and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.
• Effective organizational, time management and detail-orientation skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, taking initiative and prioritizing work.
• Project management experience with the ability to lead and take ownership on systems and projects.

Interested? Apply now!

What we offer

• Excellent compensation/benefits package.
• Bonus and reward programs
• Discounted gym memberships
• Programs supporting work life balance
• Employee recognition program
• Professional and personal development programs
• Social events and spirit days

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process.

Recruitment Fraud - please be aware of recruitment fraud. Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada Inc. will never ask for banking information, money or any personal information up front. We will only respond to official applications submitted through our careers site. In addition, we will only use official corporate e-mail addresses (septodont.com or novocolpharma.com) to communicate with applicants. Should you be contacted without submitting an application, please delete the message and advise your e-mail provider.

Internal Job Posting Grade 9. The due date for internal applicants to apply for this role is November 4, 2022.

Contract type

Permanent

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

2- College

Minimum level of experience required

2-5 years