Metrology Technician II

Boston Analytical; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Analytical is seeking a Metrology Technician II to perform calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting across laboratory instruments. The role involves working with limited supervision, contributing to validation activities, and acting as a subject matter expert for select equipment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with 3+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a demonstrated attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• cGMP experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Willingness to participate in training programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory and facility instruments.
• Execute intermediate to complex calibration tasks and resolve routine equipment issues with minimal supervision.
• Assist in equipment validation by performing protocol steps and preparing accurate documentation.
• Support data impact assessments for calibration failures or out-of-tolerance conditions in collaboration with senior metrology personnel and QA.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for designated instruments, providing informal guidance to junior staff.
• Support periodic equipment review processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with cGMP, safety requirements, and regulatory expectations while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Deliver work with thoroughness, accuracy, strong follow-through, and sound technical reasoning.

Skills

Independent work

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Detail-oriented

Verbal communication

MS Office

cGMP experience

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Metrology Technician II is a mid‑level, partially independent technical role responsible for performing a wide range of calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities in support of laboratory operations. The technician executes moderately complex tasks with limited supervision, assists with validation activities, and serves as a subject matter expert for selected instruments or analytical techniques.

This role requires a highly motivated and well‑organized individual with strong analytical and critical‑thinking capabilities, precise attention to detail, and consistent, dependable follow‑through.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform independent calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of diverse laboratory and facility instruments.
• Execute intermediate to complex calibration tasks and resolve routine equipment issues with minimal supervision.
• Assist in equipment validation by performing protocol steps and preparing accurate documentation.
• Support data impact assessments for calibration failures or out‑of‑tolerance conditions in collaboration with senior metrology personnel and QA.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for designated instruments, providing informal guidance to junior staff.
• Support periodic equipment review processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with cGMP, safety requirements, and regulatory expectations while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Deliver work with thoroughness, accuracy, strong follow‑through, and sound technical reasoning.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED required with 3+ years of relevant experience. Understanding of cGMP regulations preferred. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Willingness to participate in technical training programs to further develop skills.

MINIMUM SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Highly motivated and well‑organized, capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Detail‑oriented with consistent, reliable follow‑through.
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Suite.
• cGMP experience preferred.
• Team‑oriented with integrity and commitment to quality.