Entry Level Calibration Technician Jobs
New grad calibration technician jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Technology & Software, with employers like Applied Industrial Technologies, Transcat, and Kinetic Automation hiring at this level now.
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Work Schedule
Second Shift (Afternoons)
Environmental Conditions
- Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
- Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
- Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
- Standing for full shift
Job Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life – To enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. This will be a 2nd shift role, with early afternoons into early evening (e.g., 12p-8p).
Location/Division Specific Information
Our manufacturing site in Ridgefield, New Jersey, is an integral part of our sterile fill-finish manufacturing network. The site, bolstered by a dedicated team of Pharma Services colleagues, enables our customers to deliver life-changing medicines to patients around the world. The Ridgefield site exemplifies our commitment to quality, patient-safety and innovation in the pharmaceutical industry, making a significant impact on global health.
Discover Impactful Work:
As a Calibration Technician you are involved in performing calibrations, troubleshooting and repairing complex utility systems, providing technical support, ensuring compliance with documentation and safety standards, and responding to high-priority work requests.
A day in the Life:
Calibration and Maintenance: Perform calibrations on manufacturing and utility systems, including Building Automation & Controls and Rockwell PLCs. Operate, troubleshoot, and repair complex utility systems such as WFI, RODI, Clean Steam, CIP, Autoclaves, Glassware Washers, production vessels, HVAC, Cold/Warm Rooms, control systems, compressed gases, plant steam/condensate, bulk chemical distribution, and wastewater treatment.
Technical Support: Provide technical direction and responsive customer support.
Facility Start-Up Projects: Assist with facility start-up projects, including performing initial calibrations and commissioning activities as required.
Documentation and Compliance: Complete and provide accurate documentation in cGMP operations. Review and close all preventive and corrective records in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and EAM policies and procedures to ensure accuracy.
Emergency and High Priority Work: Respond to, assign, and ensure completion of emergency and high-priority work requests. Ensure activities are compliant with all safe work practices and policies.
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE): Promote a safe working environment and support all Thermo Fisher Scientific and site HSE policies. Ensure compliance with local HSE regulations, complete required HSE trainings, report accidents and incidents, support investigations, and ensure timely closure of HSE actions.
Keys to Success:
Education
- Minimum High School diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree a plus
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of industry experience performing calibrations on utility systems, HVAC systems and manufacturing equipment
- Experience reading control schematics, loop diagrams, and P&IDs
- Experience working for a metrology organization in a cGMP Biotech/Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Proficient computer skills utilizing MS Office suite applications, Building Management Systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Computerized Calibration Management Systems (CCMS)
- Requires sounds knowledge of engineering theory coupled with seasoned experience. Work is highly specialized. Is recognized as a source of expertise in metrology
Benefits:
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position Sr Mfg Equipment Maintenance Technician based in New Jersey is $26.18–$39.27. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Work Schedule
Second Shift (Afternoons)
Environmental Conditions
- Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
- Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
- Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
- Standing for full shift
Job Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life – To enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. This will be a 2nd shift role, with early afternoons into early evening (e.g., 12p-8p).
Location/Division Specific Information
Our manufacturing site in Ridgefield, New Jersey, is an integral part of our sterile fill-finish manufacturing network. The site, bolstered by a dedicated team of Pharma Services colleagues, enables our customers to deliver life-changing medicines to patients around the world. The Ridgefield site exemplifies our commitment to quality, patient-safety and innovation in the pharmaceutical industry, making a significant impact on global health.
Discover Impactful Work:
As a Calibration Technician you are involved in performing calibrations, troubleshooting and repairing complex utility systems, providing technical support, ensuring compliance with documentation and safety standards, and responding to high-priority work requests.
A day in the Life:
Calibration and Maintenance: Perform calibrations on manufacturing and utility systems, including Building Automation & Controls and Rockwell PLCs. Operate, troubleshoot, and repair complex utility systems such as WFI, RODI, Clean Steam, CIP, Autoclaves, Glassware Washers, production vessels, HVAC, Cold/Warm Rooms, control systems, compressed gases, plant steam/condensate, bulk chemical distribution, and wastewater treatment.
Technical Support: Provide technical direction and responsive customer support.
Facility Start-Up Projects: Assist with facility start-up projects, including performing initial calibrations and commissioning activities as required.
Documentation and Compliance: Complete and provide accurate documentation in cGMP operations. Review and close all preventive and corrective records in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and EAM policies and procedures to ensure accuracy.
Emergency and High Priority Work: Respond to, assign, and ensure completion of emergency and high-priority work requests. Ensure activities are compliant with all safe work practices and policies.
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE): Promote a safe working environment and support all Thermo Fisher Scientific and site HSE policies. Ensure compliance with local HSE regulations, complete required HSE trainings, report accidents and incidents, support investigations, and ensure timely closure of HSE actions.
Keys to Success:
Education
- Minimum High School diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree a plus
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of industry experience performing calibrations on utility systems, HVAC systems and manufacturing equipment
- Experience reading control schematics, loop diagrams, and P&IDs
- Experience working for a metrology organization in a cGMP Biotech/Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Proficient computer skills utilizing MS Office suite applications, Building Management Systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Computerized Calibration Management Systems (CCMS)
- Requires sounds knowledge of engineering theory coupled with seasoned experience. Work is highly specialized. Is recognized as a source of expertise in metrology
Benefits:
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position Sr Mfg Equipment Maintenance Technician based in New Jersey is $26.18–$39.27. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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Entry Level Calibration Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level calibration technician job?
Employers hiring at the entry level typically look for familiarity with measurement tools, basic knowledge of calibration standards like ISO or ANSI, and any hands-on lab or technical coursework. A relevant associate or bachelor's degree in a technical field helps, but internship experience, vocational training, or a demonstrated ability to follow documented procedures can give a candidate a real edge over candidates with only classroom exposure.
Which companies hire entry level calibration technicians?
Companies hiring entry level calibration technicians right now include Applied Industrial Technologies, Transcat, and Kinetic Automation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including defense contractors, electronics manufacturers, testing laboratories, and industrial equipment companies that maintain active calibration programs.
Are there remote entry level calibration technician jobs?
Yes, though most calibration technician work is hands-on and site-dependent. About 0% of entry level calibration technician openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to involve documentation, data analysis, or coordination roles rather than direct instrument work. On-site positions remain the majority at this experience level.
Are these new grad calibration technician jobs?
Yes, many of the openings included here are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates with limited or no professional experience. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it lists zero to two years of experience as acceptable, accepts internships or co-op work in place of full-time history, or states that a degree or technical certification satisfies the background requirement without requiring a prior job title.
Which industries hire the most entry level calibration technicians?
Entry Level calibration technician roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors rely on precision measurement and documented traceability as part of their core operations, which means they maintain ongoing demand for technicians even at the entry level rather than hiring only when senior staff are unavailable.