Senior Metrologist: Precision Calibration Lead

ThermoFisher Scientific; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) plan

ESPP

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in New Jersey is seeking a Senior Metrologist to lead calibration, maintenance, and optimization of laboratory instruments. You will ensure precise functioning, troubleshoot issues, and improve lab efficiency while adhering to GMP and FDA documentation practices.

The role requires strong analytical skills, extensive knowledge of metrology, and the ability to coordinate with Quality Assurance and lab teams.

Qualifications

• High/Secondary diploma or equivalent; relevant formal qualification.
• Bachelor's degree or technical certificate is a plus.
• 4–6 years of related experience preferred.
• Familiarity with balances, pipettes, and HPLCs.
• Experience with cGMP and FDA documentation practices.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Customer-focused with urgency to meet timelines.
• Experience reviewing data for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve vendor-executed calibration, maintenance, repair, and performance verification documents.
• Prepare documentation for Quality Assurance approval prior to work execution.
• Monitor schedules to ensure timely completion of calibration, performance verification testing, and maintenance services.
• Ensure calibration testing on laboratory equipment follows established protocols.
• Oversee vendors during work execution, ensuring adherence to safety and compliance practices.
• Immediately report deviations, discrepancies, or safety concerns and propose/implement corrective actions.
• Ensure instruments are ready for use after vendor work completion.
• Collaborate with the quality unit to ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation and address compliance concerns to meet GMP standards.
• Regularly review and prioritize customer equipment performance verification and support requests, responding promptly.
• Interact effectively with laboratory, Quality Assurance, and other departments as necessary.
• Interface with customers to ensure their expectations are met.

Skills

Calibration

Maintenance

Analytical skills

Laboratory instruments

cGMP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High/Secondary diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or technical certificate

Tools

MS Office

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in New Jersey is seeking a Senior Metrologist to lead calibration, maintenance, and optimization of laboratory instruments. You will ensure precise functioning, troubleshoot issues, and improve lab efficiency while adhering to GMP and FDA documentation practices.

The role requires strong analytical skills, extensive knowledge of metrology, and the ability to coordinate with Quality Assurance and lab teams.