Metrology Engineer

Zoetis • Kalamazoo, MI

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About The Position

As a Lab Metrology Engineer, you will ensure the accuracy, precision, and reliability of measurement equipment and processes in a laboratory environment. You will maintain and calibrate equipment to support the quality and consistency of experimental data. The role supports laboratory operations in a cGxP environment and requires maintaining compliance. It also includes reviewing and approving others’ calibration and documentation work, using a validated Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and, as needed, guiding calibration vendors and contract staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Physics, Metrology, Engineering, or an appropriate technical discipline, or comparable advanced metrology/calibration training and certifications.
• Strong knowledge of measurement principles, statistical analysis, and calibration techniques.
• Strong understanding of common instruments and measuring devices used in a research organization, including EMS (REES points), balances, mechanical/digital pipettes, multimeters, digital thermometers, and optical instruments.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately and reliably with large sets of numerical data.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to learn new tasks and systems.
• Commitment to providing excellent support to scientific and laboratory operations personnel and other internal team members.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external vendors.
• Ability to understand and consistently follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
• Ability to lift equipment up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience installing, commissioning, and implementing REES nodes, temperature probes, and CO₂ sensors.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP.
• Familiarity with metrology standards and regulations such as ISO 17025, ISO 9001, and ANSI/NCSL Z540.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), especially laboratory equipment maintenance documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, verification, and validation of laboratory instruments, environmental monitoring systems (EMS using REES systems), and equipment according to established procedures and standards.
• Maintain calibration schedules and records for laboratory equipment to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Review and approve calibration work completed by teammates and vendors.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose measurement-equipment issues, make necessary repairs, or coordinate servicing with external vendors.
• Develop and implement procedures for handling, storing, and using measurement standards and reference materials.
• Participate in selecting and procuring metrology equipment by evaluating technical specifications and suitability for laboratory applications.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the computerized maintenance management system (SAP enterprise resource planning tool), including day-to-day use, asset changes, work-order lifecycle oversight, and troubleshooting.
• Provide managers and related groups with visibility into upcoming and pending work, metrics, and workload and workforce assessments.
• Provide guidance and direction to calibration vendors and contract staff as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time