The Metrology Technician is responsible for the calibration, verification, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, quality, and customer requirements. This role specializes in metrology fundamentals and advanced HPLC system troubleshooting, supporting analytical laboratories by availability of accurate, reliable, and compliant measurement systems. The position plays a critical role in maintaining data integrity, instrument uptime, and audit readiness.Key Responsibilities:Metrology & CalibrationPerform calibration, verification, and preventive maintenance of laboratory instruments including, but not limited to:Balances, pipettes, thermometers, pressure gauges, timers, and volumetric devices, plate readers, Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detector (GC-FID)HPLC system components (pumps, detectors, autosamplers, column compartment)Execute calibrations in accordance with documented SOPs, Equipment Qualification Protocols (EQPs), manufacturer specifications, ISO/IEC 17025, GMP, and GLP requirementsMaintain traceability to NIST or internationally recognized standardsIdentify out-of-tolerance conditions, initiate investigations, and support impact assessmentsHPLC Troubleshooting & SupportDiagnose and resolve HPLC performance issues including:Flow instability, pressure anomalies, baseline noise/drift, detector contamination, carryover, and leak issuesPerform system suitability troubleshooting and root cause analysisSupport instrument qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) for HPLC systemsCollaborate with laboratory analysts to resolve recurring system performance issues and reduce downtimeDocumentation & ComplianceAccurately complete calibration records, certificates, service logs, and deviation recordsEnsure all activities are performed in compliance with ALCOA+ principles and data integrity expectationsSupport internal and external audits (customer, regulatory, accreditation)Review calibration data for accuracy, completeness, and complianceContinuous Improvement & CollaborationIdentify trends in instrument failures and recommend corrective/preventive actionsSupport improvements to metrology SOPs, EQPs, workflows, and preventive maintenance schedulesInterface with instrument vendors and service providers as neededPromote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement
