Metrology Technician

Emergent BioSolutions • Canton, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Metrology Technician is responsible for installing, modifying, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, removing, and replacing instrumentation and electrical equipment rated under 50 volts at the Canton, Massachusetts site. The role calibrates instruments used in product manufacturing, site utility systems, and laboratory equipment to ensure accurate measurements, including pressure, temperature, and time. The technician handles defined complex assignments autonomously and applies standardized methods in accordance with cGMP regulations.

The technician performs calibration and maintenance work, maintains calibration traceability and compliance, completes calibration records and work orders, and communicates with manufacturing and laboratory staff about work performed and equipment status. The role also coordinates external calibrations, oversees vendor activities, uses the site Utility Control System and Building Management System for job tasks and troubleshooting, processes preventive maintenance documentation in SAP, cross-trains with Facilities, and participates in the facility on-call rotation.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Some prior cGMP experience.
• 3–5 years of experience working in a regulated industry.
• Knowledge of facilities, laboratory, and process equipment.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Prior experience with a work order management system.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time-management skills and the ability to handle several tasks simultaneously.
• Customer-service and quality driven.

Responsibilities

• Perform instrument calibration and adjustments to specifications according to site procedures and calibration requirements.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, service, calibrate, and repair production, non-production, and test equipment.
• Maintain calibration traceability and compliance with applicable cGMP regulations, written procedures, vendor guidelines, and documentation requirements.
• Complete calibration records and work orders in accordance with technical and cGMP requirements.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and laboratory staff regarding instrumentation work performed and equipment status.
• Coordinate shipping of instruments for external calibration and direct and review outside calibration vendors’ activities.
• Navigate the site Utility Control System (UCS) and Building Management System (BMS) for job tasks and troubleshooting.
• Assist with preventive and predictive maintenance, including vendor oversight and record review.
• Process preventive maintenance documentation in the global SAP ERP platform using cGMP documentation practices.
• Participate in cross-training with the Facilities Department.
• Participate in the facility on-call rotation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
• Certain roles may be eligible for merit increases, an annual bonus, and/or long-term incentives in the form of stock options.

What This Job Offers

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