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Novavax, Inc (Nasdaq:NVAX) is a biotechnology company that creates transformational vaccines that address some of the world's most pressing infectious diseases. We have more than a decade of experience contending with some of the world's most devastating diseases, including COVID-19, seasonal influenza, RSV, Ebola, MERS, and SARS. Hard-won lessons and significant advances illustrate that our proven technology has tremendous potential to make a substantial contribution to public health worldwide.

Our scientists are committed to developing vaccine candidates for some of the world's toughest viral threats by utilizing the power of our innovative recombinant nanoparticle vaccine platform. Our vaccine technology combines the power and speed of genetic engineering with the immunogenicity enhancing properties of our Matrix-M adjuvant to efficiently produce highly immunogenic particles targeting some of the most pressing viral infectious diseases.

Novavax, Inc. is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland with additional facilities in Uppsala, Sweden and Bohumil, Czech Republic.

Job Summary Senior Lead Calibration Technician is responsible for the on-time execution of calibration activities while adhering to GxP guidelines and defined SOPs. Senior Calibration Technician is proficient in the calibration of temperature, pressure, weight, speed, gas analyzing, conductivity, pH and electronic instruments and has experience in a pharmaceutical environment. A self-starter who works unsupervised and maintains high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the calibration and adjustment of equipment to specified tolerances using prescribed Standard Operating Procedures and manufacturer's manuals to maintain functionality and accuracy.

• Must be proficient calibrating lab equipment to include RTDs, pressure gauges, conductivity and pH meters, environmental monitoring systems, incubators, refrigerators, freezers, centrifuges, etc.

• Experience calibrating process equipment to include bioreactors, mixers, autoclaves, differential pressure transmitters, etc.

• Must have experience calibrating utilities to include instruments on WFI skids, RO/DI skids, chill water, boilers, etc.

• Responsible for managing the calibration of instrumentation within the five Novavax buildings using BMRAM.

• Extensive experience using calibration standards, such as RTDs, Coriolis flow meters, standard solutions, process meters, and pneumatic and hydraulic pressure/vacuum calibrators.

• Utilize and maintain secondary and working calibration standards. Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean an orderly state.

• When applicable, perform repairs of instrumentation necessary for maintaining production equipment, laboratory equipment and utilities.

• Must be able to specify and request purchase of parts or materials and communicate with manufacturers and vendors.

• Interacts effectively with peers, internal customers, and management to achieve desired outcomes.

• Accountable for calibration projects and will be leading, training and overseeing calibration contractors.

• Maintain detailed records of calibration activities and ensure all documentation meets quality and GxP requirements.

• Participate in on-the-job training.

• Assist in qualification of equipment as needed.

• Possess a positive attitude and the desire to continuously learn.

• Identify and suggest initiatives for continuous improvement of process, quality, safety and efficiency.

• Perform work safely and in compliance with EHS requirements

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience & Skills

• 8+ years in the field of Metrology with 2+ years in a pharmaceutical GMP industry.

• Certified Calibration Technician preferred.

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical equipment, facilities, standards and processes.

• Adept at using critical thinking to solve technical problems.

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle several tasks simultaneously.

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office. Experience with BMRAM preferred.

Novavax offers a base salary, annual bonus, equity grants, professional career development/growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Rx, STD, LTD, Life, Optional Life, 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Novavax is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment and advancement opportunities are available to all individuals on an at-will basis, regardless of their race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, protective hairstyle, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Except where prohibited by applicable state law, this position requires that you be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless you need a reasonable accommodation or qualify for an exemption.