Precision Metrologist - Calibrations & Standards Expert

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Procurement seeks a Metrologist to calibrate mass, volume, length, time, and force on standards used by private industry, state agencies, and law enforcement. This role requires precise calibration work and thorough documentation, with audits and continual improvement of measurement processes.

You will participate in NIST-based training seminars, ensure compliance with national standards, and maintain calibration certificates while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics or mathematics with one year of professional experience in a metrology laboratory; or an associate degree in metrology with three years of professional experience in a metrology laboratory.
• Weighs and measures enforcement experience may substitute for education at the rate of one year of experience for one year of education.

Responsibilities

• Calibration Work: Calibrate field standards, scales, and artifacts submitted by private industry, state agencies, and law enforcement agencies
• Equipment Operation: Safely use straps, chains, lifting fixtures, forklifts, and fork extenders to safely handle customer artifacts for calibration
• Measurement Analysis: Input and evaluate measurement assurance data in real time using basic statistical techniques commonly used in laboratories
• Documentation: Prepare calibration certificates and maintain accurate records in line with required standards
• Quality and Compliance: Participate in management system audits, analyze cause and risk, compile findings, implement corrective actions, and review effectiveness
• Laboratory Maintenance: Calibrate or prepare for the calibration of laboratory reference and working standards including peripheral equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics or mathematics

Associate degree in metrology

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Procurement seeks a Metrologist to calibrate mass, volume, length, time, and force on standards used by private industry, state agencies, and law enforcement. This role requires precise calibration work and thorough documentation, with audits and continual improvement of measurement processes.

You will participate in NIST-based training seminars, ensure compliance with national standards, and maintain calibration certificates while supporting