Metrology Engineer
What this job involves -
The Metrology Engineer position involves a range of responsibilities within a GLP/GMP environment. The engineer is responsible for preparing detailed documentation related to maintenance, calibration, and qualifications while following SOPs and industry standards. They play a key role in driving the improvement of departmental procedures and may also be involved in new instrument processes, vendor management, and audits. Additionally, the engineer may be required to travel, work overtime, and assist with troubleshooting and calibration tasks.
What is your day to day?
Prepares detailed and accurate documentation of maintenance/calibration/qualifications and works within the guidelines of Client's SOPs and industry standards for compliance
Keeps Supervisor and, where required, Director informed of needs and priorities within the group to ensure successful outcomes and completion of tasks
Conducts Peer review of analytical instrument calibrations/qualifications
Drives the improvement of departmental procedures and other associated documentation by writing and revising SOPs
Reviews VCBs daily and records raw data for KPIs/metrics
Involved in new instrument process, vendor management process, database management and audits
May calibrate instruments or assist junior Metrologists with troubleshooting
May serve as backup in the event Metrology experiences a lapse of coverage
May be required to work overtime
May be requested to travel for services, parts, etc.
Any and all other duties assigned
Physical Job Requirements -
Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds
Specific vision requirements including reading of written documents and the use of computer monitor screen frequently
Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds
Specific vision requirements including reading of written documents and the use of computer monitor screen frequently
Ability to work at heights exceeding 6 feet
May be required to fulfill requirements of motorized vehicle operation (vision, hearing, physical limitations) or use of a respirator
May be required to support the instrument shipping and receiving needs for the group, which could require packing, boxing, labeling, and transporting packages of instruments for shipment from one of Client's Shipping and Receiving facilities
Desired experience and technical skills
Required
ASS/BS/MA in Chemistry or other related sciences
Must be familiar with basic GLP/GMP policies and guidelines and understand how their role impacts compliance
Must have a strong knowledge of Metrology principles gained through hands on experience and a demonstrated ability to perform calibration tasks
Good understanding of analytical instrumentation including chromatographic systems, spectrophotometers
Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills
Good leadership skills and ability to provide assistance to others with a broad range of needs
Excellent computer skills and diversity of software experience such as Documentum; TrackWise; CalMan; Crystal Reports; Intranet experience; and many
Experience in computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), quality management system (QMS), continuous improvement/process improvement
Should be recognized as a technical resource of defined scope for routine issues
Must be able to work effectively with any laboratory team in a customer service capacity
Preferred
Experience - 4+ years' experience within a GLP/GMP Environment, laboratory experience
