Metrology Technician

Overview

At the heart of QIAGEN’s business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.

We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.

Our most valuable asset are our employees – more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.

There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.

If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people’s lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.

Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

Position Description

The Metrology Technician performs equipment calibration assignments using standard methods and processes. Required duties include:

• Set-up, calibration, testing, repair, inspection and maintenance of equipment and tools.
• Making adjustments, modifications or replacements as needed.
• Maintain and document calibration of all measurement equipment (in the Electronic Calibration Maintenance Management System).
• Creating, maintaining, and updating department SOPs and other documentation as required.
• Coordinate the execution of the calibration program to include event scheduling, performance, and oversight of service suppliers.
• Provide notification of calibration tasks with due dates
• Coordinate calibration scheduling with equipment owners when needed.
• Oversee work by outside calibration contractors to ensure compliance with applicable procedures.
• Troubleshoots and solves calibration and maintenance problems of moderate scope and complexity requiring broad technical interpretation of defined procedures and practices.
• Responsible for ensuring on-going compliance to applicable quality and EHS regulations and standards (e.g., cGMP, FDA, ISO, IVDD, OSHA, etc.).
  
  

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Technical Trade School Degree, AA, or BS/BA preferred.
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in the calibration, maintenance or equivalent mechanical experience.
• Experience in a cGMP environment preferred.
• Experience with Electronic Calibration Maintenance Management System preferred.
• Skills in standard PC software.
  
  

Personal Requirements

• Strong customer orientation skills
• Organizational skills
• May require work with potentially biohazardous and/or chemically hazardous materials.
• Medium work (exerting up to 50 pounds of force).
• Lifting Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• The work environment is fast-paced.
  
  

What We Offer

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including but not limited to assumptions about a person’s appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

QIAGEN complies with applicable laws regarding the confidentiality of employee health information and the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs. Candidates who require accommodation should contact [email protected] . This policy is part of QIAGEN’s ongoing efforts to support public health efforts and to ensure the safety and-well-being of its employees, customers, business partners, and community.