Metrology Technician II

Job Summary

Provides ongoing support for manufacturing and quality control instruments. Responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, repairing, and calibrating a diverse range of electrical and mechanical equipment while adhering to good manufacturing practices.

• Calibrate instruments such as RO systems, WFI stills, clean steam generators, autoclaves, CIP systems, lab equipment, and manufacturing equipment.
• Perform scheduled, new and emergency calibrations activities with vendors on all critical process equipment and lab instrumentation ensuring compliance with SOPs and cGMPs.
• Maintain calibration records and instrument tagging.
• Basic knowledge on cleanroom classifications, and HEPA and cleanroom certification.
• Write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Proficiency in troubleshooting instrument control loops such as temperatures, pressure, flow controls, etc.
• Follow all environmental, health, and safety requirements and protocols.
• Proficiency at reading and understanding schematics, logic ladder diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Assist in change control documentation and deviation notifications.
• Write initial deviations using the QMS system.
• Perform new instrument and equipment introduction using the qualified CMMS.
• Assist in troubleshooting instrumentation issues as needed.
• Assist in performing maintenance on lab instrumentation and manufacturing equipment.
• Coordinate inventory for spare parts used on critical instruments.
• Support operations during 1st shift, and be available after hours as needed to support the business.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Office
• Lab
• Manufacturing area/clean room area
• Maintenance shop
• Exposure to noise, hot and cold, outside elements, some radiation.

• Stand, sit, walk, stoop, climb, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• Close and distance vision, talk, hear.
• Wears personal protection equipment – safety glasses, gloves, gowning.
• Use of autoclave.
• Operates computer/office machines.
• Exposure to noise.
• Lift up to 25 lbs.

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• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate degree in STEM preferred.
• Journeyman Certified Electronic Technician certification from an accredited agency is preferred.
• Certified Control Systems Technician Level 1 from an accredited agency is preferred.
• Work under general supervision, utilizing some clearly described procedures and/or general technical knowledge.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal, writing and interpersonal communication skills.

• Minimum 4+ years related experience preferred.
• Experience in temperature, pressure, flow (liquid & gas), pH, conductivity, humidity, lab instrumentation controllers, depyrogenation oven, freeze dryer, steam generators, steam boilers, air compressor, vacuum pumps, and lab instrumentation.
• Experience soldering, use of DMM, and oscilloscopes.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical‑manufacturing/lab instrumentation environment.
• Experience utilizing quality manage systems like Trackwise, EDMS, Master Control, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Blue Mountain calibration software or equivalent.
• Thorough understanding of metrology principles defined in ASNI/NCSL required.
• Familiarity with FDA, cGMP, SOPs, ASNI/NCSL, EU and ISO standards.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing process equipment and lab instrumentation.