Specialist, Calibration

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE is seeking a Calibration Laboratory Specialist to perform calibrations of TMDE as part of the daily lab activities. The role includes minor repairs, ensuring metrological traceability and supporting maintenance of reference standards, all to uphold quality and accreditation standards.

The candidate will validate data in calibration reports, support uncertainty computations, and ensure documentation remains current and accessible to the team. A strong command of English is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to conduct and formulate Uncertainty measurement computations.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 standard is required.
• Proficiency with Excel and other MS Office tools essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, written and verbal.
• Minimum of five years in calibration or calibration-related activities.
• Two years supervisory experience in a Calibration Laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations of TMDE as part of daily Calibration Laboratory activities.
• Assist Calibration Technician with minor repairs and calibration support for customer equipment.
• Validate metrological traceability to SI for laboratory equipment.
• Conduct periodic Preventive Maintenance and Intermediate Checking on reference standards to optimize uptime.
• Ensure calibration reports meet ISO 9001, ISO 17025 and accreditation requirements.
• Support uncertainty computations and ensure documentation is up-to-date.

Skills

Uncertainty calculations

ISO 17025 knowledge

Excel proficiency

English communication

Microsoft Office

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred)

High school diploma required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

• Performs calibrations of Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) as part of the daily activities of the Calibration Laboratory
• Assists Technician, Calibration in performing minor repair and calibration service support to customer\'s test equipment.
• Validates compliance to Metrological Traceability of the International System of Units (SI) for laboratory equipment
• Performs periodic Preventive Maintenance and Intermediate Checking on Al TAIF reference standards and equipment in order to optimize uptime.
• Checks and Verifies correctness of data results of each Calibration Report in compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 17025 and Accreditation Body Requirements.
• Validates personnel-developed Uncertainty Computation spreadsheet as well as formulate Uncertainty Measurement Computations based on ISO-GUM
• Implement and adheres to approved Technical Manuals, Laboratory Procedure and Work Instructions
• Assist and Conducts consumable, tools and equipment inventory within the Calibration Laboratory
• Provides assistance to personnel who may need technical assistance within the capabilities of the Calibration Laboratory
• Participates and Performs in interlaboratory comparison, intralaboratory comparison and/or quality checks to ensure the quality of the calibration activities
• Assist on the formulation and oversee Implementations of Corrective and Preventive Actions regarding Internal and External Audit Non-conformances
• Ensures that all documentations and technical records including uncertainty measurement computations are up-to-date for use and is readily accessed by all members of the Calibration Laboratory.
• Promote and adhere to the regulations of the ISO/IEC 17025 standard and Accreditation Body Requirements for an Accredited Calibration Laboratory
• Understand the management-approved Risk Framework and actively participate in the Risk Management Program.
• Identify and report potential risks related to calibration process while performing TMDE calibration and other associated activities.

External Job Description

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs calibrations of Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) as part of the daily activities of the Calibration Laboratory
• Assists Technician, Calibration in performing minor repair and calibration service support to customer\'s test equipment.
• Validates compliance to Metrological Traceability of the International System of Units (SI) for laboratory equipment
• Performs periodic Preventive Maintenance and Intermediate Checking on Al TAIF reference standards and equipment in order to optimize uptime.
• Checks and Verifies correctness of data results of each Calibration Report in compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 17025 and Accreditation Body Requirements.
• Validates personnel-developed Uncertainty Computation spreadsheet as well as formulate Uncertainty Measurement Computations based on ISO-GUM
• Implement and adheres to approved Technical Manuals, Laboratory Procedure and Work Instructions
• Assist and Conducts consumable, tools and equipment inventory within the Calibration Laboratory
• Provides assistance to personnel who may need technical assistance within the capabilities of the Calibration Laboratory
• Participates and Performs in interlaboratory comparison, intralaboratory comparison and/or quality checks to ensure the quality of the calibration activities
• Assist on the formulation and oversee Implementations of Corrective and Preventive Actions regarding Internal and External Audit Non-conformances
• Ensures that all documentations and technical records including uncertainty measurement computations are up-to-date for use and is readily accessed by all members of the Calibration Laboratory.
• Promote and adhere to the regulations of the ISO/IEC 17025 standard and Accreditation Body Requirements for an Accredited Calibration Laboratory
• Understand the management-approved Risk Framework and actively participate in the Risk Management Program.
• Identify and report potential risks related to calibration process while performing TMDE calibration and other associated activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma is required, Bachelor’s degree is preferred; in Engineering would be an advantage.
• A minimum of five years of experience working in calibration or handling calibration activities is required.
• The ability to conduct and formulate Uncertainty measurement computations is required
• Knowledge on the ISO/IEC 17025 standard is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software is required, proficient in Excel is required
• An ability to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and verbally is required.
• A minimum of two years in a supervisory position in a Calibration Laboratory environment is preferred