Calibration Technician, Analytical

Job overview

The Calibration Technician, Analytical role is onsite in North Chicago, IL. Compensation is $40 per hour. The technician supports analytical laboratory instrumentation used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory environments. The role exists to keep laboratory instruments accurate and reliable while meeting GMP, metrology, and regulatory requirements. It calibrates, maintains, troubleshoots, and documents equipment, working with Laboratory, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to resolve issues.

What you'll do

• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instruments
• support mass spectrometry, GC, LC, and related laboratory equipment
• perform instrument checks, adjustments, and verification
• review results against specifications
• maintain calibration records and equipment documentation
• follow GMP, SOP, safety, and regulatory requirements
• assist with installation, qualification, and return-to-service activities
• collaborate with Laboratory, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

calibration technician

north chicago il

sterling engineering

analytical instruments

calibration

metrology

mass spectrometry

gc

lc

gmp

pharmaceutical laboratory

first shift

$40/hour

long-term contract

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• PTO
• paid holidays
• BCBS medical plans
• dental and vision plans
• 401(k)
• ESOP.

Why this role

Requires 5+ years of calibration, metrology, or analytical instrumentation experience, including hands-on mass spectrometry experience and working knowledge of GC and LC systems. The listing states a first-shift onsite schedule and identifies PTO, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and ESOP benefits.

About the employer

Sterling Engineering Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Testing Laboratories and Services. Sector: 54.