Metrology Specialist

Genentech • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Metrology Specialist, you will achieve the timely execution of routine and on-demand calibrations and maintenance activities in our Genentech Philadelphia location. The Opportunity Managing instrument calibration and preventive maintenance (PM) schedules to guarantee full cGMP compliance and keep all equipment up-to-date. Coordinating service requests and work orders between system owners, contractors, and third-party vendors to minimize equipment downtime. Executing hands-on calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on critical instruments as needed to support operations. Administering data entry and record-keeping within SAP and the CMMS, ensuring all electronic and hard-copy maintenance logs remain in an audit-ready status. Maintaining a 4-to-6-week planned work horizon to ensure all department tasks are completed on time by their target finish dates. Investigating and authoring Out-of-Tolerance (OOT) calibration reports and deviations while assisting with subsequent technical impact assessments. Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders—including Metrology, Engineering, Validation, and EHS—to optimize site resources, manage inventory levels, and drive service delivery goals.

Requirements

• BS or BA degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.
• 1-2 years’ experience with calibration, maintenance, and repair functions in a Pharmaceutical or similar industry environment.
• Solid understanding of Google Suite, MS Windows, and Microsoft office suite.
• Must be able to accommodate extended periods of computer usage to meet business needs.
• Ability to manage frequent contact with peers, vendors, and cross-functional groups concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling, and contracts.
• Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills; technical, attentive to details, have good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to lift up to 25kg infrequently
• Ability to multi-task and work independently or in a team environment with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP CMMS preferred.
• Strong knowledge and experience with established standards and industry guidelines: FDA, GAMP, ISPE, ISO, ASTM, USP, cGMP, GDP, etc is preferred

Responsibilities

• Managing instrument calibration and preventive maintenance (PM) schedules to guarantee full cGMP compliance and keep all equipment up-to-date.
• Coordinating service requests and work orders between system owners, contractors, and third-party vendors to minimize equipment downtime.
• Executing hands-on calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on critical instruments as needed to support operations.
• Administering data entry and record-keeping within SAP and the CMMS, ensuring all electronic and hard-copy maintenance logs remain in an audit-ready status.
• Maintaining a 4-to-6-week planned work horizon to ensure all department tasks are completed on time by their target finish dates.
• Investigating and authoring Out-of-Tolerance (OOT) calibration reports and deviations while assisting with subsequent technical impact assessments.
• Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders—including Metrology, Engineering, Validation, and EHS—to optimize site resources, manage inventory levels, and drive service delivery goals.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
• This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level