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New Jersey's science and research sector draws F-1 STEM OPT candidates to pharmaceutical giants in Parsippany and Rahway, biotech firms along the Route 1 corridor, and chemical research labs in Newark and New Brunswick. Companies like Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and BASF have established STEM OPT sponsorship pipelines for roles in drug discovery, materials science, and laboratory research.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Technician ll, Calibration
Work Location: Cranbury NJ
Job Summary
This is a full time position, reporting to the Plant Engineering AD. The Calibration Engineer will be responsible for operational excellence in calibrations management both during site build and transitioning into full operations. Working closely with the calibration technician team, the Calibration Engineer will have ownership of the calibration processes and methodologies, adherence to regulatory and industry standards as well as troubleshooting, reliability management and continuous improvement of the site instruments.
Job Responsibilities
- Ensure calibration and instrumentation adherence to site, corporate and regulatory requirements, safety regulations and acting as point of contact during all internal and external audits.
- Provide expertise input for technical instructions, best practices and standard operating procedures in the execution of calibration principles on site.
- Act as site calibrations SME for investigations, CAPAs and change controls as required.
- Develop, maintain and ensure site adherence to Calibration standards and specifications.
- Develop and sustain an instrument reliability program demonstrating tangible improvement initiatives reducing instrument related discrepancies / failures, contributing to cost saving initiatives, and optimizing maintenance / calibration programs for instrumentation and test equipment on site.
- Develop and lead upgrade projects, managing all aspects from concept justification to final commissioning realization.
- Develop, implement and manage third party calibration service provider contracts.
- Maintain operational budgets relating to the calibration and maintenance of process instrumentation, calibration standards and validation test equipment and QC laboratory equipments.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as calibration/instrument engineer in biopharmaceutical/ pharmaceutical industry during sustaining/day to day operating environment.
- Experience as a calibration/instrument engineer with responsibility for regulatory or client audit readiness and execution.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent organisation skills with ability to manage own work.
- Strong technical knowledge with demonstration of robust problem solving and continuous improvement.
- Must be able to work with a variety of teams, made up of both technical and non-technical personnel.
- Previous experience in oversight of site calibration compliance.
- Experience with CMMS, preferably Maximo.
Desirable
- Preferably a third level qualification in Automation or Instrument Engineering or Equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a highly regulated environment- biopharmaceutical/ pharmaceutical preferable.
- Experience with a start-up or Greenfield site.
- Experience in leading site wide instrumentation projects to completion.
- Write and review calibration SOPs and work instructions.
- Ability to create and implement SLA’s with external vendors for calibration activities.
- Experience in management of QC Laboratory instrument for calibration requirements.
- Coaching and facilitation skills.
- An ability to work through peers and across organizational boundaries and influence at all levels in the business.
- Ability to efficiently use current computer packages in particular Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and Word.
The job description does not intend to list all the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position would be required to perform other job-related duties/responsibilities based on their expertise and company business needs.
Job Title: Technician ll, Calibration
Work Location: Cranbury NJ
Job Summary
This is a full time position, reporting to the Plant Engineering AD. The Calibration Engineer will be responsible for operational excellence in calibrations management both during site build and transitioning into full operations. Working closely with the calibration technician team, the Calibration Engineer will have ownership of the calibration processes and methodologies, adherence to regulatory and industry standards as well as troubleshooting, reliability management and continuous improvement of the site instruments.
Job Responsibilities
- Ensure calibration and instrumentation adherence to site, corporate and regulatory requirements, safety regulations and acting as point of contact during all internal and external audits.
- Provide expertise input for technical instructions, best practices and standard operating procedures in the execution of calibration principles on site.
- Act as site calibrations SME for investigations, CAPAs and change controls as required.
- Develop, maintain and ensure site adherence to Calibration standards and specifications.
- Develop and sustain an instrument reliability program demonstrating tangible improvement initiatives reducing instrument related discrepancies / failures, contributing to cost saving initiatives, and optimizing maintenance / calibration programs for instrumentation and test equipment on site.
- Develop and lead upgrade projects, managing all aspects from concept justification to final commissioning realization.
- Develop, implement and manage third party calibration service provider contracts.
- Maintain operational budgets relating to the calibration and maintenance of process instrumentation, calibration standards and validation test equipment and QC laboratory equipments.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as calibration/instrument engineer in biopharmaceutical/ pharmaceutical industry during sustaining/day to day operating environment.
- Experience as a calibration/instrument engineer with responsibility for regulatory or client audit readiness and execution.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent organisation skills with ability to manage own work.
- Strong technical knowledge with demonstration of robust problem solving and continuous improvement.
- Must be able to work with a variety of teams, made up of both technical and non-technical personnel.
- Previous experience in oversight of site calibration compliance.
- Experience with CMMS, preferably Maximo.
Desirable
- Preferably a third level qualification in Automation or Instrument Engineering or Equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a highly regulated environment- biopharmaceutical/ pharmaceutical preferable.
- Experience with a start-up or Greenfield site.
- Experience in leading site wide instrumentation projects to completion.
- Write and review calibration SOPs and work instructions.
- Ability to create and implement SLA’s with external vendors for calibration activities.
- Experience in management of QC Laboratory instrument for calibration requirements.
- Coaching and facilitation skills.
- An ability to work through peers and across organizational boundaries and influence at all levels in the business.
- Ability to efficiently use current computer packages in particular Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and Word.
The job description does not intend to list all the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position would be required to perform other job-related duties/responsibilities based on their expertise and company business needs.
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Search Science & Research Jobs in New JerseyScience & Research Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
Which science and research companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in New Jersey?
New Jersey hosts some of the country's largest science and research employers with documented STEM OPT sponsorship histories. Merck, Johnson & Johnson, BASF, Honeywell, and Becton Dickinson have all filed Labor Condition Applications for research and scientific roles in the state. Smaller contract research organizations and biotech startups along the Route 1 corridor in Princeton and New Brunswick also regularly sponsor STEM OPT candidates for laboratory and R&D positions.
Which cities in New Jersey have the most science and research F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
The Route 1 corridor anchored by New Brunswick and Princeton is New Jersey's densest concentration of science and research employers. Parsippany and Florham Park host major pharmaceutical headquarters, while Newark and Rahway have established lab facilities tied to large life-sciences companies. Bridgewater and Basking Ridge also see consistent STEM OPT filings, particularly in pharmaceutical research and chemical sciences, given the number of regional and global R&D centers located there.
How do I find science & research F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in New Jersey?
Migrate Mate filters science and research job listings in New Jersey specifically for employers with verified STEM OPT sponsorship histories, based on DOL Labor Condition Application data. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you identify companies in pharmaceutical, biotech, and chemical research that have actively sponsored F-1 STEM OPT candidates, so you can focus your applications on employers already familiar with the process rather than starting from scratch.
What types of science and research roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in New Jersey?
Roles that qualify for STEM OPT must fall under a STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs code tied to the graduate's degree. In New Jersey's science and research sector, commonly qualifying positions include research scientist, analytical chemist, biochemist, clinical research associate, materials scientist, and computational biologist. The role must also require the direct application of the degree's STEM field, so candidates should confirm their specific position title and degree combination meets USCIS requirements before applying.
Are there any New Jersey-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in science and research?
New Jersey employers participating in STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify, and many of the state's largest science and research firms already meet this requirement. New Jersey's pharmaceutical and chemical industries are subject to additional federal compliance frameworks, which means HR departments at these companies tend to be experienced with STEM OPT documentation. Candidates should confirm that the specific New Jersey facility, not just the parent company, is the enrolled E-Verify entity listed on the training plan, as some multisite corporations maintain separate E-Verify accounts by location.