Lead Calibration Technician

at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Lenexa, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over $40 billion in revenue and significant investment in R&D, we empower our teams with the resources and opportunities to grow while solving some of the world’s toughest challenges-from ensuring food safety to advancing cancer research.

Position Summary

The Lead Calibration Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and performance of manufacturing equipment, instrumentation, and utilities. This position supports calibration programs, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ISO and GMP.

As a key liaison between Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Operations, you will lead calibration activities, troubleshoot complex systems, and enhance equipment reliability to support the production of essential scientific and medical products.

Key Responsibilities

Perform routine and complex calibrations and repairs on instrumentation systems (e.g., pressure gauges, conductivity meters, environmental monitoring systems, differential pressure transmitters).

Ensure proper measurement accuracy of production equipment, utilities, and building management systems.

Coordinate calibration activities, including working with external vendors when required.

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and automated systems, including PLC-controlled equipment.

Maintain detailed and compliant calibration records, documentation, and reports.

Initiate quality notifications for out-of-tolerance instruments and ensure proper resolution.

Serve as a liaison across Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Operations for calibration processes.

Train and mentor technicians on calibration procedures and best practices.

Audit metrology and calibration activities, escalating improvement opportunities to engineering teams.

Recommend and implement preventive and corrective actions to enhance equipment reliability.

Support continuous improvement projects within manufacturing operations.

Communicate equipment status and updates to relevant stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum 2-4 years of experience in calibration, manufacturing, maintenance, or a related technical field

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree or technical/trade school certification in Engineering, Electronics, or related field

Professional certifications in calibration or technical disciplines

Experience with injection molding processes, tooling, and equipment maintenance

Knowledge of GMP, GEP, ISO, and other regulatory standards

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and automated systems

Proficiency in reading technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation

Experience with calibration programs, preventive maintenance, and quality systems

Familiarity with PLCs, control systems, and automated manufacturing equipment

Proficiency with maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to train and mentor others

Strong organizational and time management skills

Commitment to safety protocols and procedures

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs

Willingness to work rotating shifts and respond to emergency calls as needed

Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas

How You’ll Make an Impact

In this role, your expertise will directly support the production of high-quality scientific and medical products used worldwide. By ensuring equipment accuracy and reliability, you’ll help drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of safety and quality-making a meaningful difference every day.

Thermo Fisher Scientific recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its microbiology business to Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm with deep expertise in healthcare, focused on a select set of subsectors, including pharmaceutical services and technology, medtech and related services, life science tools and diagnostics. ?

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This decision follows a thoughtful evaluation as part of Thermo Fisher’s ongoing business strategy to actively manage and strengthen our portfolio. ?

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We expect the transaction will be completed in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and applicable regulatory approvals. Until the transaction is complete, Thermo Fisher will continue to operate the business. ?

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If you join the microbiology business prior to the close of the transaction, your employment is expected to transition to Astorg.?

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For more information, please review: ?

Thermo Fisher’s press release (https://newsroom.thermofisher.com/newsroom/press-releases/press-release-details/2026/Thermo-Fisher-Scientific-Signs-Agreement-to-Sell-its-Microbiology-Business-to-Astorg/default.aspx) ?

Astorg press release (https://astorg-website.files.svdcdn.com/production/downloads/press-releases/Press-Release\Astorg-to-acquire-global-microbiology-business-from-Thermo-Fisher\V9-Final.pdf?dm=1777291720)

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.