Lead R&D Metrology Technician

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Rochester, NY

1d • $27 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. DESCRIPTION: Join our collaborative team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Lead R&D Metrology Technician (Plastics Consumables). In this role, you’ll partner with engineers and scientists to develop, execute, and continuously improve functional performance and failure-focused measurement methods for lab plasticware and consumables (e.g., tubes, vials, plates, bottles, carboys, and related lab plastics). You’ll help ensure products are fit-for-purpose in real lab and shipping conditions by designing test approaches that evaluate performance, robustness, degradation, and failure modes (e.g., leak performance, thread/closure integrity, fit testing, stress cracking, chemical compatibility, temperature/pressure exposure, packaging integrity, and other related functional requirements). This is not an equipment maintenance role; you’ll use metrology and test systems to generate reliable, traceable, decision-ready data, supported by disciplined documentation and strong cross-functional communication. LOCATION: On-site in Rochester, NY. Relocation assistance is NOT provided. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Requirements

• 4+ years hands-on experience supporting product development, sustaining, reliability, or failure investigations for plastics consumables or similar polymer-based products (e.g., molded components, packaging, fluid containers, closures)
• Experience developing and running functional / failure-focused test methods, knowledge of the industry and best practices (experience with one or more is preferred): Leak / seal / closure performance, pressure or vacuum integrity, thread engagement/torque behavior Fit/function testing across mating components and tolerance stack-ups Stress, creep, fatigue, drop/impact, or crack initiation (incl. chemical stress cracking) Chemical compatibility/resistance and exposure testing (solvents, buffers, disinfectants, lab reagents) Temperature / environmental conditioning and performance verification after exposure Packaging integrity and distribution/shipping simulation support; sterility-related functional requirements (as applicable)
• Working knowledge of common lab plasticware product types and use environments (e.g., tubes/vials, plates, bottles/carboys, filtration-related disposables, cell culture plastics)
• Experience applying disciplined measurement practices: metrological traceability, calibration status control, measurement system analysis (MSA), and fit-for-purpose reporting (ISO/IEC 17025 concepts / accreditation-aligned practices a plus)
• Experience with ERP systems and controlled technical documentation (procedures, test methods, reports, traceability records)
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and product requirements; translate them into practical test methods and acceptance criteria
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Experience mentoring and training technical team members
• Excellent organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities with a systematic, detail-oriented approach
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs and work safely in a laboratory environment (including chemical handling expectations per site practices)
• Strong communication skills in both technical and non-technical contexts; strong technical writing skills
• Proficiency in English required; additional languages beneficial
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Fields of Study: Mechanical Engineering, Materials/Polymer Science, Chemistry, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field
• Training/certifications in metrology, quality, or laboratory calibration practices preferred (e.g., NCSL, ASQ, or equivalent formal training)

Benefits

• We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company 401k, and a range of employee benefits!
• We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes: A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
• For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed