Calibration Technician III

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is headquartered in Carlsbad, California, with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland. For more than 30 years, Ionis has been the leader in RNA-targeted therapy, pioneering new markets and changing standards of care with our novel antisense technology. Ionis currently has three marketed medicines and a premier late-stage pipeline highlighted by industry-leading cardiovascular and neurological franchises. Our scientific innovation began and continues with the knowledge that sick people depend on us, which fuels our vision to become the undisputed leader in genetic medicine, utilizing a multi-platform approach to discover, develop and deliver life-transforming therapies.

As the first company to fully harness the power of RNA technology for human therapeutics, Ionis' platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs. We are building upon our innovative research and drug development excellence to provide greater value to patients, and we are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals.

Ionis is a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment designed to foster innovation and scientific excellence. Our success is a direct result of our outstanding employees. We are interested in bringing together a diverse group of individuals with different skill sets and perspectives into this creative environment to be part of a productive and inclusive team. While acknowledging people are actively engaged in hybrid/remote work, we continue to invest time, money, and energy into making our workplace locations a place where our culture and employees can thrive. We believe engaging on a day-to-day basis, in person, builds solid and lasting relationships, and contributes positively to our culture and innovation. From the heart of our stunning Carlsbad campus, we aim to provide a central connection point for all our employees. These facilities give us the opportunity to connect cross-functionally, collaborate and to build on the success of our business as we continue to grow. Join us and experience our unique culture while you develop and expand your career.

CALIBRATION TECHNICIAN III

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a skilled individual to join our Calibration team, who is self-motivated and shares our core values and culture. Under general supervision, this position entails planning and performing calibration tasks in a cGMP manufacturing environment, scheduling repairs for analytical instruments, assist in the coordination and/or oversight of calibration vendors, troubleshooting and repair of malfunctioning instrumentation on solvent systems, utilities systems, and large-scale manufacturing skids, among other tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform scheduled and on-demand calibration work on instruments and systems in a timely manner, ensuring all devices are calibrated according to standard operating procedures, applicable standards, guidelines, practices, and policies.

• Perform troubleshooting and repairs of moderately complex instrumentation on cGMP manufacturing skids, utilities systems, and analytical instruments with minimal supervision.

• Maintain a safe work environment, following Ionis' safety guidelines and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.

• Maintain assigned area of ownership within the facility to support inspection readiness and general facility upkeep for the support of clinical and commercial manufacturing.

• Timely completion of calibration work orders and other required tasks in the electronic Calibration and Maintenance System (Blue Mountain RAM).

• Initiate deviations related to calibration failures and provide support with investigations.

• Maintain all calibration records and equipment files in an orderly and accurate manner.

• Help manage equipment sent to vendors for calibration/repair and assist with scheduling repairs for analytical instruments including the oversight of vendors and contractors.

• Assist with the review of Calibration Procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 2 years of demonstrated experience in calibration within the pharmaceutical or biotech sector, adhering to cGMP standards.

• High School diploma or equivalent educational attainment.

• Associate degree or technical certification in a related field is preferred.

• Knowledge of calibration principles and techniques, including the calibration of Temperature, Humidity, Pressure, Electronic, Flow, Level, Speed, pH & Conductivity, Laboratory equipment among other manufacturing and utilities instrumentation such as: Temperature controlled Chambers, Autoclaves, Ovens, RO/DI Water systems, etc.

• Possess good understanding of safety guidelines within cGMP environments.

• Possess good written and oral communications skills.

• Possess problem-solving skills to troubleshoot instrument issues.

• Experience in MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Computer literate in Blue Mountain RAM or similar computer-based maintenance program (CMMS) preferred.

• Possess good time management and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently, in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision.

• Basic knowledge of Electronics, Mechanical, Control Systems, PLCs, Utilities, etc.

• Ability to read, interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics with minimal assistance.

• Ability to climb ladders and stairs of various heights.

• Willing to work off-hours as required to assist during equipment-related emergencies, etc.

Please visit our website, www.ionispharma.com for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position; reference requisition # IONIS003433

Ionis offers an excellent benefits package! Follow this link for more details: Ionis Benefits

Full Benefits Link: https://www.ionispharma.com/careers/working-at-ionis/#:~:text=our%20employee%20spotlight-,Benefits,-Employees%20are%20rewarded

The pay scale for this position is $29.02/hour to $38.46/hour

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. PRINCIPALS ONLY.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and all its subsidiaries are proud to be EEO employers.