INSTRUMENTATION/CALIBRATION TECHNICIANS(BIOTECHNOLOGY: MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION) California Occupational Guide Number 2007 (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1996
THE JOB
Instrumentation/Calibration Technicians are responsible for maintaining, testing, calibrating, and repairing a variety of circuits, components, analytical equipment and instrumentation. Technicians calibrate instrumentation, perform validation studies, and set up purchases of equipment. They analyze test results, develop test specifications and electrical schematics, and maintain logs and required documentation. They may prepare technical reports with recommendations for solving technical problems.
COMPENSATION
$22,000 to $35,000 per year
REQUIREMENTS
Skills/Knowledge/
Ability to accurately document findings.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing, orally and electronically.
Knowledge and ability to follow regulations pertaining to good
manufacturing practices.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment failure.
Training/Requirements
High school diploma or AA degree in biotechnology or health related fields.
Scientific background and from one to two years of experience in quality
control systems.
OCCUPATIONAL CODES
DOT: Calibrator, 710.381-034 OES: Workers, Precision, 899990
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department, Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group, (916) 262-2162
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