PQC Metrology Specialist

The Jackson Laboratory • Bar Harbor, ME

2d • $22 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for executing quality control, equipment calibration, and process improvement activities to ensure compliance with operational and regulatory standards. It involves inspecting materials, validating equipment performance, and supporting commissioning and R&D initiatives. The position supports daily laboratory operations, maintains accurate documentation, and works with cross‑functional teams to help drive continuous improvement. Strong technical expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a regulated environment are essential.

Requirements

• Expertise in quality control methodologies, mechanical systems, and laboratory operations, acquired through formal education (Associate’s degree in a science-related discipline) or equivalent experience (minimum 2–6 years in a quality or mechanical field).
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, regulated environment while managing multiple concurrent projects and meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Sound judgment in decision-making and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in technical applications, including data acquisition systems, calibration software, spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools (e.g., MS Office, web-based platforms, and presentation software).
• Effective communicator capable of conveying complex technical information clearly across multidisciplinary teams and organizational levels.
• Skills in applying LEAN principles to daily operations, tracking KPIs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• High attention to detail, organizational discipline, and the ability to maintain accurate records in compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills necessary to support collaboration, training, and cross-functional engagement.

Nice To Haves

• Some flexibility in the preferred shift of 7:00am-3:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Executing and coordinating quality control and inspection activities to ensure compliance with defined specifications and standards.
• Inspecting raw materials, in-process items, finished products, and incoming consumables to verify conformance.
• Investigating nonconformances and identifying root causes.
• Coordination of incoming materials or critical supplies for vendor verification and quality control.
• Manage and execute calibration activities for laboratory and facility equipment to ensure compliance with operational and regulatory standards.
• Perform scheduled calibrations on a variety of equipment, including balance air racks, air showers, incubators, ISO vaporizers, clean benches, ventilated change stations, euthanasia systems, cage wash systems, and benchtop autoclaves.
• Analyze calibration certificates and report equipment performance metrics.
• Ensure that calibration procedures and documentation meet internal and external requirements and maintains accurate calibration records using appropriate Quality Management Systems software for scheduling, tracking, and documentation control.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing technical guidance to equipment owners and staff.
• Set up, tear down, and retrieve test data for the Sound and Vibration equipment across designated areas to support stakeholder initiatives.
• Contribute to the commissioning of renovated facilities, new infrastructure, and equipment installations (e.g., autoclaves, cage washers) by validating environmental and system performance using data loggers, ATP/Riboflavin challenge tools, and other diagnostic devices.
• Support continuous improvement and R&D initiatives by assessing current practices and emerging technologies, participating in equipment improvement teams, and assisting with project planning, data collection, analysis, and timeline management.
• Take initiative in applying LEAN principles to daily operations by identifying key performance indicators, recognizing inefficiencies, proposing and supporting countermeasures, and contributing to targeted process improvements that strengthen compliance, efficiency, and quality outcomes.
• Utilize 3D printing to rapidly prototype solutions supporting Kaizen-driven process enhancements.
• Keeping track of inventory.
• Coordinate external equipment calibrations and maintain accurate documentation for compliance and audit readiness.
• Track departmental KPIs and metrics, and compile and submit monthly operational reports.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization in accordance with biosecurity and safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with JAX health and safety protocols and training requirements.
• Participate in interdepartmental meetings and contributes to SOP and controlled document review and editing.
• Proficient in a wide range of digital tools and technological platforms, leveraging them to support data analysis, reporting, process improvement, and overall operational efficiency.
• Effective communication across multidisciplinary teams and management levels is essential to support operational alignment.
• Execute tasks with autonomy and sound judgment and make operational decisions, along with cross-functional collaboration and customer-facing communication to support service excellence.
• Perform hands-on tasks in biosecurity barrier environments while adhering to PPE protocols, and test instruments and material samples are safely transported between warehouse and laboratory settings.
• Additional duties may be assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree