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North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBiotech)

MOVE Boots to Biotech / Calibration Technician / O*NET 17.3028.00 - Internship

Internship All branchesNational Security
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At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
61 - 90 days
Locations
1 location in North Carolina
Job locations
North Carolina
Target MOS/ratings
Calibration & Metrology; Electronics & Avionics Maintenance; Instrumentation & Test Equipment; Electrical Systems & Power Generation; Industrial & Mechanical Maintenance; Radar, Communications & Control Systems
Nearest installation
U.S. Army – Fort Bragg; U.S. Air Force – Seymour Johnson Air Force Base; U.S. Marine Corps – Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River; U.S. Marine Corps – Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point

About the program

A Calibration Technician (often titled Metrology or Instrumentation Technician) ensures the accuracy, reliability, and compliance of critical instruments and equipment used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology products, and medical devices. This role supports product quality, regulatory compliance, and patient safety by performing calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and documentation activities in accordance with GMP, FDA, and industry standards. Calibration Technicians work in biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, vaccine production sites, and laboratory environments to maintain the precision and efficiency of manufacturing operations.

Jobs this program prepares you for

Calibration Technicians are responsible for improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting manufacturing operations within a designated production area. Key responsibilities include performing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, monitoring system performance, implementing reliability improvements, responding to operational events, and maintaining accurate maintenance documentation. The role also supports process operations through training, coaching, and effective use of SAP work order systems.Successful candidates are safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working in a manufacturing environment. The position requires standing for extended periods, lifting up to 33 pounds, working around production equipment, and occasionally performing tasks at elevated heights, in confined spaces, or in varying environmental conditions. This role is critical to ensuring reliable operations, regulatory compliance, and uninterrupted production in life sciences manufacturing facilities.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Associate degree in a technical field, equivalent military training, or industrial training with a strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.Minimum of 3 years of relevant maintenance, calibration, instrumentation, electrical, or mechanical experience.Working knowledge of compressed air systems, electro-mechanical controls, electrical systems, instrumentation, robotics, and automated manufacturing equipment preferred.Experience using SAP, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation preferred.Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, organization, and planning skills.Ability to support maintenance planning, equipment reliability initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.

These opportunities are made possible through the MOVE Boots TO Biotech Employer Partnership Network. North Carolina is home to one of the nation's largest life sciences hubs, and NCBiotech serves as a DoW-approved third-party SkillBridge provider connecting transitioning service members with industry-leading employers.MOVE identifies, introduces, and facilitates SkillBridge internship opportunities with employer partners that have established SkillBridge agreements and are committed to hosting military talent.Current participating employers include Amgen, CSL Seqirus, Eli Lilly, Genentech, Labcorp, Merck, Novo Nordisk, Precision BioSciences, and West Pharmaceutical Services across North Carolina.

Locations & contacts

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  • Multi-Regional, NC 27709
    Near U.S. Army – Fort Bragg; U.S. Air Force – Seymour Johnson Air Force Base; U.S. Marine Corps – Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River; U.S. Marine Corps – Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
    Bruce Coleman
    move@ncbiotech.org

How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ

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