Metrology Technician II
Salem, United States · On-site · Full-time
- Posted 3d ago
- From Boston Analytical’s careers page
- Location
- Salem, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Department
- Quality Assurance
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Job Summary:
Metrology Technician II is a mid‑level, partially independent technical role responsible for performing a wide range of calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities in support of laboratory operations. The technician executes moderately complex tasks with limited supervision, assists with validation activities, and serves as a subject matter expert for selected instruments or analytical techniques.
This role requires a highly motivated and well‑organized individual with strong analytical and critical‑thinking capabilities, precise attention to detail, and consistent, dependable follow‑through.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform independent calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of diverse laboratory and facility instruments.
- Execute intermediate to complex calibration tasks and resolve routine equipment issues with minimal supervision.
- Assist in equipment validation by performing protocol steps and preparing accurate documentation.
- Support data impact assessments for calibration failures or out‑of‑tolerance conditions in collaboration with senior metrology personnel and QA.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for designated instruments, providing informal guidance to junior staff.
- Support periodic equipment review processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure full compliance with cGMP, safety requirements, and regulatory expectations while maintaining operational efficiency.
- Deliver work with thoroughness, accuracy, strong follow‑through, and sound technical reasoning.
Requirements and Qualifications:
Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED required with 3+ years of relevant experience. Understanding of cGMP regulations preferred. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Willingness to participate in technical training programs to further develop skills.
Minimum Skills Requirements:
- Highly motivated and well‑organized, capable of working independently and collaboratively.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and critical‑thinking skills.
- Detail‑oriented with consistent, reliable follow‑through.
- Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Suite.
- cGMP experience preferred.
- Team‑oriented with integrity and commitment to quality.
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About Boston Analytical
Analytical testing for life sciencesBoston Analytical provides laboratory testing and analytical services for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products.
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