Job summary

Responsible for calibration, maintenance, and repair of KBI pipettes located at KBI facilities located in North Carolina.

Job Responsibilities

• Inspect, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain pipettes.
• Escort and enter documentation from outside vendors.
• Assist with administrative related activities for the Metrology department.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements

• Minimum of 2 to 5 years' experience using pipettes; preferably 2 to 5 years calibrating and repairing single, multi-channel, and repeaters type pipettes.
• Strong understanding of pipette mechanics and theory of operation.
• Good troubleshooting skills: ability to analyze and diagnose instrument failures.
• GMP and good documentation practices knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Results oriented, high level of initiative.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Language Ability

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write routine correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees and/or clients. Ability to read and understand blueprints.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple efforts independently. Ability to write, follow, issue, and explain clear instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Ability to methodically solve problems to their root causes.

Math Ability

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, standard deviation, and percent. Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60lbs. Frequent sitting with some standing and walking are required in this role.

2.5 Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio). Understanding of database systems. Ideal Candidate will be proficient and experienced in the use and administration of a CMMS (SAP, Maximo, Blue Mountain, IndySoft, etc.).

2.6 Equipment Use

• Various Metrology standards, weights, hand tools, and computers.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize KBI Biopharma, Inc. to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.