Entry-Level Metrology Technician – Precision Calibration

Biopharma Careers; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus and competitive pay

Paid time off and 14 holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company match 8%

Parental and family medical leave

Tuition assistance

Life & disability insurance

Employee referral rewards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Metrology Technician to calibrate and repair measurement equipment across our site, ensuring accuracy and compliance. This role supports process owners, maintains documentation, and writes work orders to keep operations running smoothly.

You will maintain aseptic clean room certification and participate in systematic problem solving, with a focus on safe, compliant operations and continuous improvement in a large pharmaceutical manufacturing network.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in related engineering or science discipline from an accredited university required, or equivalent combination of education & experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant metrology/calibration work experience preferred
• Ability to calibrate parameters: temperature, pressure, conductivity, humidity, pH, TOC, flow, mass & frequency
• Ability to read & apply schematics, wiring diagrams & other technical documents required
• Basic computer skills, to include MS Office Suite required

Responsibilities

• Calibrate & repair temperature, pressure, conductivity, humidity, pH, TOC, flow, mass & frequency measuring equipment
• Accurately & legibly records all activities in appropriate documentation
• Write work orders
• Review documentation for accuracy & completeness
• Maintain training qualifications and support training others as required

Skills

Metrology

Calibration

Instrumentation & control

Documentation

Schematic reading

MS Office

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering or science

High School Diploma with 5 years metrology experience

Tools

Electronic calibration management systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Metrology Technician to calibrate and repair measurement equipment across our site, ensuring accuracy and compliance. This role supports process owners, maintains documentation, and writes work orders to keep operations running smoothly.

You will maintain aseptic clean room certification and participate in systematic problem solving, with a focus on safe, compliant operations and continuous improvement in a large pharmaceutical manufacturing network.