Senior Metrologist & State Lab Administrator

Minnesota Department of Commerce; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Commerce in Burnsville, MN is seeking a Metrologist to perform mass and volume calibrations within a NVLAP-accredited lab. You will contribute to quality systems and engage in client-focused calibration services across Minnesota and the Midwest.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in metrology or calibration, plus a relevant degree; advanced degrees may substitute more experience. The role includes on-site work with training opportunities in NIST OWM courses.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in legal metrology or calibration.
• Bachelor's degree substitution details provide one year credit.
• Advanced degree can substitute for eighteen months of experience.
• Ability to communicate results effectively in written and verbal formats.

Responsibilities

• Perform mass and volume calibrations and related analyses.
• Contribute to the laboratory's quality management system and customer service.
• Maintain ISO/IEC 17025, NIST OWM, and NVLAP compliance.
• Support expansion of the laboratory's scope and metrology projects.

Skills

Metrology

Calibration experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Math, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Metrology or related field

Advanced degree in Math, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Metrology or related field

Tools

VBA

Macros

Job description

Minnesota Department of Commerce in Burnsville, MN is seeking a Metrologist to perform mass and volume calibrations within a NVLAP-accredited lab. You will contribute to quality systems and engage in client-focused calibration services across Minnesota and the Midwest.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in metrology or calibration, plus a relevant degree; advanced degrees may substitute more experience. The role includes on-site work with training opportunities in NIST OWM courses.