Metrologist - Stability Storage

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Madison, WI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This fully onsite role is based at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s GMP Laboratory in Middleton, Wisconsin. The Metrologist leads the maintenance, calibration, and optimization of laboratory instruments, ensuring their precise operation, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting efficient, reliable lab operations. Applicants from anywhere in the United States are welcome, but relocation assistance is not provided and relocation costs are the candidate’s responsibility. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.

The role is part of the PPD Laboratory Services team, which supports patient health through laboratory expertise and a commitment to accuracy and quality. Work is performed in a laboratory and/or clinical environment, with occasional drives to site locations and occasional domestic travel. The position follows a standard Monday–Friday schedule and requires adherence to GMP safety standards.

Requirements

• High school or secondary school diploma or equivalent, plus a relevant formal academic or vocational qualification.
• A certificate may be required for technical positions.
• Comparable to at least 4 years of relevant experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.
• Understanding of FDA and GXP regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Client-focused approach and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, clients, and all levels of staff.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and remedial maintenance on active instrumentation and equipment.
• Perform calibrations and qualifications on active instrumentation and equipment, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).
• Provide installation oversight for new laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Review vendor documentation related to preventive maintenance, calibration, qualification, and repairs.
• Assist with preparing SOPs for the operation, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Address internal and external client audits concerning laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Evaluate laboratory support records for compliance with SOPs, review them for completeness and accuracy, and report findings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED