Metrology Technician I

Charles River; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus/incentives

401K

Paid time off

Stock purchase program

Health coverage

Wellbeing programs

Work-life balance

Job summary

Charles River in Reno, NV is hiring a Metrology Technician I at our Safety Assessment site. The role develops calibration systems and evaluates measurement uncertainty to ensure reliable results, with duties including equipment calibration, troubleshooting, and coordinating repairs.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of related lab equipment experience, with strong organizational skills and a willingness for on-call support. The pay starts at $25.00/hr.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years related experience with laboratory equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment per SOPs and guidelines.
• Ensure proper installation and operation of machinery to meet qualifications.
• Troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Coordinate repairs with outside vendors.
• Monitor temperatures via building automation system and assist with deviations.
• Assist with re-qualification validations to meet performance standards.

Skills

Laboratory equipment

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

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For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Metrology Technician I at our Safety Assessmetn site in Reno, NV.

BASIC SUMMARY:

Develops and evaluates metrology calibration systems that measure characteristics of objects, substances, or phenomena, such as length, mass, time, temperature, electric current, luminous intensity, and derived units of physical or chemical measure. Identifies magnitude of error sources contributing to uncertainty of results to determine reliability of measurement process in quantitative terms. Develops calibration methods and techniques based on principles of measurement science, technical analysis of measurement problems and accuracy and precision requirements.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment within applicable SOP’s, regulatory, and manufacturer guidelines.
• Ensure proper installation and operation of machinery and equipment in order to meet qualification standards.
• Perform troubleshooting activities on equipment as necessary.
• Order equipment, replacement parts, and service as directed by the team lead.
• Coordinate the repair of laboratory equipment by outside vendors.
• Monitor freezer and refrigerator temperatures via the building automation system and assist with the issuing of deviations.
• Assist with re-qualification validations to meet performance standards and protocols.
• Utilize the CMMS to track and close equipment work orders.
• Tag all new equipment and enter into the CMMS.
• Participates in 24-hour on-call support for freezer/refrigerator as scheduled. Responds to emergencies as needed.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required.
• Experience:1-2 years related experience working with laboratory equipment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure:None
• Other: Strong organizational skills. Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

The pay range for this position starts at $25.00/hr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

About Safety Assessment
Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include:

• bonus/incentives based on performance
• 401K
• paid time off
• stock purchase program
• Health and wellness coverage
• employee and family wellbeing support programs
• work life balance flexibility

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

Nearest Major Market: Reno
Nearest Secondary Market: Tahoe
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