Senior Metrology Technician at QIAGEN in Germantown, Maryland

Job Description:

Overview

At the heart of QIAGEN's business is a vision to make improvements in life possible. We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe. Our most valuable asset are our employees - more than 5000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us. There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started. If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people's lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be. Join us.

At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

Position Description

The Senior Metrology Technician performs equipment calibration assignments using standard methods and processes. Required duties include:
* Set-up, calibration, testing, repair, inspection and maintenance of equipment and tools.
* Making adjustments, modifications or replacements as needed. * Maintain and document calibration of all measurement equipment (in the Electronic Calibration Maintenance Management System).
* Creating, maintaining, and updating department SOPs and other documentation as required.
* Coordinate the execution of the calibration program to include event scheduling, performance, and oversight of service suppliers and junior employees.
* Provide notification of calibration tasks with due dates
* Coordinate calibration scheduling with equipment owners when needed.
* Oversee work by outside calibration contractors to ensure compliance with applicable procedures.
* Troubleshoots and solves calibration and maintenance problems of moderate scope and complexity requiring broad technical interpretation of defined procedures and practices. * Responsible for ensuring on-going compliance to applicable quality and EHS regulations and standards (e.g., cGMP, FDA, ISO, IVDD, OSHA, etc.).
* Provides training to Metrology Technicians

Position Requirements

* Technical Trade School Degree, AA, or BS/BA preferred.
* 3+ years' experience in the calibration, maintenance and repair of instrumentation and control systems. Previous pharma calibration experience a plus.
* 2+ years' experience in a cGMP environment preferred.
* Experience with Electronic Calibration Maintenance Management System preferred.
* Skills in standard PC software.
* Verbal/written English communication skills.
* Strong customer orientation skills.
* Organizational skills.

Personal Requirements

* May require work with potentially biohazardous and/or chemically hazardous materials.
* Medium work (exerting up to 50 pounds of force).
* Lifting Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
* The work environment is fast-paced.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.