Gas Metrology Engineer

Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM); Sèvres; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM) in Sèvres (Paris area) invites applications for a Gas Metrology Engineer on a 5-year full-time fixed-term appointment. The post designs, builds, programmes, validates and maintains gas standard facilities, and supports calibration and gas comparisons.

The successful candidate will develop measurement methods, document procedures and safety protocols, oversee equipment and supervise visiting scientists, contributing to international research

Qualifications

• Experience in gas metrology and calibration workflows.
• Ability to design, develop and operate gas measurement facilities.
• Proficiency in producing technical reports, SOPs and safety documentation.
• Ability to digitize measurement data and generate analyses.
• Experience coordinating equipment procurement, maintenance and calibration.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop and build gas measurement methods and facilities.
• Develop, maintain and operate systems supporting calibration and gas comparison services, and perform measurement activities.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, including SOPs, technical reports and safety documents.
• Apply technical expertise to improve laboratory measurement systems and digitalize data.
• Prepare and deliver measurement reports and data in required formats.
• Manage equipment procurement, maintenance, service contracts and calibration activities.
• Perform laboratory operations including equipment maintenance and waste management.
• Supervise visiting scientists and students.

Connaissances

Gas metrology

Calibration systems

Laboratory instrumentation

Documentation

Supervision

Description du poste

The International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM), an intergovernmental scientific organization based in Sèvres (Paris area-France), seeks a Gas Metrology Engineer:

5-year full-time fixed-term appointment

Deadline to apply: 16 September 2026

Department: Chemistry Department of the BIPM

More information and applications: https://www.bipm.org/en/opportunities/2026-07-31-gas-metrology-engineer

The post designs, builds, programmes, validates, improves and maintains gas standard comparison and measurement facilities, performs calibration and comparison activities, and contributes to R&D developments while ensuring quality, safety and reliable delivery of technical outputs.

The principal duties and responsibilities of the postholder will be to:

• Design, develop and build, programme and operate gas measurement methods and facilities.
• Develop, maintain and operate systems supporting calibration and gas comparison services, and perform measurement activities.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, technical reports, software documentation, quality documents, and health and safety procedures.
• Apply technical expertise to laboratory measurement systems to enable their continual improvement and digitalization of measurement data.
• Prepare and deliver measurement reports, analyses and data in required formats.
• Manage and coordinate equipment procurement, maintenance, service contracts and calibration activities, ensuring equipment remains fit for purpose.
• Perform and support laboratory operational activities, including equipment maintenance, manual handling, transportation and waste management.
• Define, monitor and manage instrument and consumable requirements for developments and projects.
• Undertake additional tasks supporting the role as requested by the Department Director.

Supervisory responsibilities

• To train and supervise technical activities of visiting scientists and students.
• Provide technical expertise, mentoring and guidance within assigned developments and projects.

Liaison and Coordination activities

• Participate in technical collaborations and developments.
• Contribute laboratory technical expertise to international comparisons, scientific collaborations, and partnerships.