Metrology Technician II - Calibration Lead & Compliance

Nivagen Pharmaceuticals; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentive

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO and floating holidays

Job summary

Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Sacramento, seeks a Metrology Technician II to lead calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of production, laboratory, and testing instruments. You will ensure calibration schedules are followed and results documented.

In collaboration with the Metrology Supervisor, you will support instrument qualifications and temperature mapping while mentoring junior staff and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, computer engineering, or equivalent.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated professional.
• Ability to read, analyze, and understand scientific/technical materials.
• Strong decision making, communication, planning and critical thinking skills.
• Analytical ability and problem solving with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Calibration execution and oversight in compliance with cGMP; schedules and documentation.
• Lead troubleshooting and coordinate with vendors for major repairs; supervise in-house repairs.
• Maintain calibration and repair records per internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Identify process improvements within metrology and implement changes.
• Oversee temperature mapping activities with accurate data collection and analysis.
• Support Validation with instrument qualifications and other validation tasks.
• Assist with vendor coordination for calibration services and equipment purchasing.
• Ensure timely, accurate task completion and provide leadership to junior staff.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Metrology Supervisor.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Advanced mathematics

Reading & analysis

Decision making

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/related field

Job description

Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Sacramento, seeks a Metrology Technician II to lead calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of production, laboratory, and testing instruments. You will ensure calibration schedules are followed and results documented.

In collaboration with the Metrology Supervisor, you will support instrument qualifications and temperature mapping while mentoring junior staff and ensuring regulatory compliance.