Metrology Specialist

Sovereign Pharmaceuticals; Fort Worth (TX); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sovereign Pharmaceuticals in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Metrology Specialist responsible for calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting measurement instruments to ensure regulatory compliance and accurate readings in manufacturing and lab environments.

The role emphasizes calibration accuracy, preventive maintenance, and documentation for audits. The position is full-time with standard weekday hours and potential extended times as needed.

Formación

• 5–10 years of metrology/calibration experience in regulated industries.
• Familiarity with ISO 17025, GMP, FDA standards.
• Strong task management and documentation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Instrument Calibration: Calibrate measurement instruments to ensure accurate readings.
• Instrument Maintenance and Repair: Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Vendor Coordination: Coordinate with external vendors for complex repairs.
• Quality Control: Ensure instruments meet precision and quality standards.
• Compliance and documentation: Maintain calibration certificates, records, and logs for audits.
• Inventory Control: Manage inventory of metrology supplies and equipment.
• Documentation Management: Organize project docs, plans and compliance records.
• Communication: Serve as a backup metrology contact for inquiries.
• Project Coordination: Plan and coordinate metrology-related projects.
• Reporting: Keep records of metrology operations and audits.

Conocimientos

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Software skills

Team collaboration

Metrology/calibration experience

Descripción del empleo

Location: Fort Worth, TX Posted: 11/2/2026 Location Name: Sovereign Pharmaceuticals (Ft. Worth, Tx)

Wage: Depends on Experience

Department

Facilities

Sub-department

n/a

Position

Metrology Specialist

Flsa

Non-Exempt

Reports To

Sr. Facilities Manager

Implementation Date

10/01/2025

Summary/objective

Metrology Specialist responsible for ensuring the accuracy and precision of measurement instruments and systems used in manufacturing and laboratory environments. This role involves calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Instrument Calibration: Perform regular calibration of measurement instruments and equipment (e.g., HPLC's, Gas chromatography, dissolution instruments) to ensure they provide accurate readings
• Instrument Maintenance and Repair: Conduct preventive maintenance on metrology instruments to avoid downtime and ensure long-term functionality.
• Vendor Coordination: Coordinate with external vendors or technicians for more complex repairs if needed.
• Quality Control: Ensure that all instruments used in production, testing, or research meet the required precision and quality standards.
• Compliance and documentation: Ensure that all calibration activities comply with relevant regulatory bodies and industry standards (e.g., ISO 17025, GMP, FDA). Maintain detailed calibration certificates, records, and logs for each piece of equipment to provide traceability and documentation for audits and inspections.
• Inventory Control: Manage inventory of supplies and equipment, ensuring availability while minimizing waste.
• Documentation Management: Maintain and organize project documentation, including plans, specifications, reports, and compliance records.
• Communication: Serve as a second point of contact for metrology-related inquiries and issues.
• Project Coordination: Plan and coordinate metrology-related projects.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate records and documentation of metrology operations, maintenance activities, and compliance audits.

Required Skills/ Abilities

• Time Management: Ensure that projects and daily operations are completed within time constraints.
• Verbal and Written Communication: Clearly communicate with staff, vendors, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in facilities management software, maintenance request tracking systems, or other tools used to monitor building operations and schedules.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, team members, and supervisors to ensure seamless operations.

Preferred Education And Experience

• 5-10 years of relevant metrology/calibration work/ maintenance experience in pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industries
• Demonstrates a high level of organization in task management.
• Demonstrates logical planning for task execution & follow-up.
• Demonstrates a systematic approach to problem-solving & troubleshooting.

position type/expected hours of work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, but extended (earlier or later) work times or weekend work may be required.

physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee may be required to sit at a computer or be on their feet for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this position. This job requires the need to be able to lift up fifty (50) pounds.

work environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and requires business casual attire. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.