Metrology Technician

Asahi Kasei•Saranac Lake, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Metrology Technician is an entry-level position that performs assigned calibration, preventive maintenance, equipment monitoring, and documentation activities for laboratory and facility equipment in a GMP-regulated environment. Under established procedures and appropriate guidance, the position helps maintain equipment readiness, accuracy, traceability, data integrity, and compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Works effectively within established procedures and seeks guidance when work falls outside training or defined limits.
Communicates clearly with supervisors, colleagues, vendors, and cross-functional partners.
Demonstrates strong attention to detail, organization, dependability, and time-management skills.
Handles multiple assignments and meets deadlines with appropriate supervision.
Applies basic problem-solving skills and promptly escalates quality, safety, or equipment concerns.
Maintains a collaborative and service-oriented approach.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Basic knowledge of occupational safety requirements and willingness to work in laboratory and equipment areas.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn electronic scheduling, maintenance, and equipment-specific software.

Nice To Haves

technical coursework or vocational training in instrumentation, electronics, maintenance, laboratory technology, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs basic routine calibrations, preventive maintenance, and equipment performance checks on assigned laboratory and facility instruments in accordance with approved procedures and training.
Maintains equipment readiness by completing assigned work accurately and within established schedules.
Assists with installation, operational, and performance qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) activities, including equipment setup, data collection, and documentation.
Assists with equipment setup, relocation, labeling, release, and decommissioning activities.
Performs assigned equipment and system monitoring activities and promptly reports alarms, abnormal conditions, or overdue work; participates in after-hours support as assigned.
Supports temperature mapping and air monitoring activities of laboratory spaces under direction.
Identifies and reports equipment that may be out of tolerance, malfunctioning, or unsuitable for use and assists with impact assessments, investigations, and approved corrective actions.
Maintains equipment records, status labels, logbooks, calibration documentation, and electronic records in accordance with approved procedures, CGMP requirements, and other regulatory bodies.
Reviews own work and assigned records for accuracy, completeness, traceability, and required approvals before submission.
Supports vendor scheduling, site access, equipment preparation, and collection of service documentation.
Uses electronic scheduling, maintenance, and equipment systems in accordance with access, audit-trail, and data-protection requirements.
Follows all safety, quality, data-integrity, CGMP, and company requirements
Performs other related duties as assigned.