Calibration Supervisor – Clinical Devices

The Junior Calibration Supervisor – Clinical Devices supports the planning, execution, and oversight of calibration activities for clinical instrumentation and monitoring equipment. This role serves as a bridge between the calibration technicians and senior engineering/QA leadership, ensuring that calibration tasks are performed on schedule and in compliance with healthcare and quality standards.

The position is ideal for a technically sound individual with hands-on calibration experience and the ambition to step into team coordination and basic supervisory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in scheduling and monitoring calibration activities for lab and clinical equipment.

• Support documentation of calibration records, deviation reports, and certificates.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards including CLIA, CAP, FDA, and ISO 17025.

• Provide technical guidance to technicians in troubleshooting calibration issues.

• Participate in equipment criticality assessments and define tolerance limits with guidance.

• Help maintain calibration databases (CMMS, Excel, or software tools).

• Review completed calibration jobs for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

• Coordinate with vendors for third-party calibration services.

• Assist in internal audit preparations and support corrective actions.

Key Focus Areas:

1. Basic Calibration Oversight

   • Monitor calibration activities for temperature, pressure, pH, conductivity, weight, and timing devices used in clinical labs.

   • Support traceable calibrations using standardized reference instruments.

2. Regulatory and Quality Compliance

   • Follow calibration procedures aligned with CAP, CLIA, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and ISO 17025.

   • Assist in preparing documentation for audits and inspections.

3. Documentation & Recordkeeping

   • Help maintain calibration certificates, calibration due reports, and asset logs.

   • Ensure adherence to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

4. Technical Support and Troubleshooting

   • Provide hands-on support in case of out-of-tolerance findings.

   • Assist technicians with equipment diagnostics and recalibration when needed.

5. Team Coordination

   • Act as the point of contact for daily task assignments to calibration technicians.

   • Escalate technical and compliance issues to senior supervisors or managers.

6. System & Software Utilization

   • Work with calibration tracking tools or CMMS to ensure updates and notifications are accurate.

   • Support integration with LIMS or laboratory systems, where applicable.

Qualifications:

• Education:

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s in Instrumentation, Biomedical, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering.

• Experience:

  • 2–4 years of experience in calibration of lab or clinical devices.

  • Exposure to quality systems, documentation, or audit support is a plus.

• Technical Skills:

  • Familiarity with calibration of clinical equipment such as incubators, freezers, centrifuges, balances, and pH meters.

  • Ability to use standard calibration tools and interpret certificates.

• Soft Skills:

  • Strong communication, organizational, and documentation abilities.

  • Eagerness to grow into a full supervisory role.