Calibration Technician IV

Join Us in Changing Lives

At OXB, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re on a mission to enable life-changing therapies to reach patients around the world—and we’re looking for passionate individuals who embody our core values every day: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, and Respectful.

Following the expansion of our US footprint with the acquisition of a new commercial-scale viral vector facility in Durham, North Carolina we have some new opportunities to join us.

We’re currently recruiting for a Calibration Technician IV to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for testing, calibrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining instrumentation and control systems across GMP and non-GMP facilities. This role requires strong expertise in precision measurement science (Metrology), electronics, and process control to ensure accurate, compliant performance of all systems and instruments, playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference.

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

• Perform calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems.
• Identify and correct measurement errors; manage “Out of Tolerance” investigations and documentation.
• Maintain configuration control and technical documentation (drawings, engineering specs, SOPs).
• Support design, installation, and upgrades of instrumentation systems.
• Develop, review, and improve calibration procedures for efficiency and compliance.
• Provide guidance and technical training to junior technicians.
• Manage vendor calibration activities, inspections, and certification documentation.
• Support scheduling, prioritization, and documentation of calibration work orders in CMMS.
• Recommend spare parts and tools; ensure safe, compliant use of hand and power tools.
• Adhere to safety and GMP policies, including PPE use and Hazardous Energy Control.

We are looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a 2-year Electronics & Instrumentation program, 5-year apprenticeship, or equivalent military training.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Instrument Technician in a cGMP environment.
• Proficiency with calibration of various parameters (flow, pressure, pH, temperature, conductivity, etc.).
• Experience using validated CMMS systems (e.g., Blue Mountain RAM).
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, electrical safety, and reading blueprints/technical drawings.
• ISA CCST certification or equivalent instrumentation technical credential.
• NFPA-70E Electrical Safety training.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. 

About Us:

OXB is a quality and innovation-led viral vector CDMO with a mission to enable its clients to deliver life changing therapies to patients around the world. One of the original pioneers in cell and gene therapy, we have more than 30 years of experience in viral vectors; the driving force behind the majority of gene therapies.

OXB collaborates with some of the world’s most innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, providing viral vector development and manufacturing expertise in lentivirus, adeno-associated virus (AAV) and adenoviral vectors. OXB’s world-class capabilities span from early-stage development to commercialisation. These capabilities are supported by robust quality-assurance systems, analytical methods, and depth of regulatory expertise.

Why Join Us?

• 💸 Competitive total reward packages
• 🧘 Wellbeing programs that support your mental and physical health
• 🚀 Career development opportunities to help you grow and thrive
• 🤝 Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• 🧪 State-of-the-art labs and manufacturing facilities
• 🌍 A company that lives its values: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, Respect

We want you to feel inspired every day. At OXB, we’re future-focused and growing fast. We succeed together—through passion, commitment, and teamwork.

Ready to Make a Difference?