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Sr Metrology Technician

Emergent BioSolutions
  • Lansing, MI
  • $73,000–$88,300 Per Year
  • Autofill and Review
3 days ago

Job Description

Preparedness today, safer tomorrow.

Emergent is a leading public health company that delivers protective and life-saving solutions to

communities around the world. Here, you will join passionate professionals where our culture is informed

by our values and commitment to protecting and saving lives.

JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Metrology Technician is a skilled position responsible for the calibration and maintenance of instruments common in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry. This includes not only the physical and skilled aspects to the job, but also planning and communicating work, working with software systems to document work performed according to Good Documentation Practice (GDP).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Takes initiative and works independently on complex assignments.
  • Able to confidently act as facilitator, trainer and team leader on multiperson repairs and projects.
  • Fully understands work and provides solutions and recommendations in resolving issues.
  • Provide technical and mechanical support on all GMP and Non-GMP utility systems.
  • Performs routine Preventive Maintenance (PM) on equipment and systems.
  • Execute work orders and document work performed in SAP per Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
  • Responsible for maintaining day-to-day operations of site as they relate to calibrated equipment and systems.
  • Perform maintenance, repairs and calibrations of instrumentation, measurement and recording devices used in manufacturing, QC and R&D laboratories.
  • Maintain calibration traceability integrity in compliance with written procedures, as well as preventative maintenance documentation and SOP's within cGMP requirements.
  • Respond to emergency and alarm conditions and be on-call per scheduled times for emergency service calls and must respond to the site to repair/address issues.
  • Support other maintenance disciplines as needed.
  • Maintain a professional, courteous, respectful relationship with internal customers.
  • Seek ways to increase operational efficiency and reliability as continuous improvements to all processes.
  • Participate in 6-S initiatives for Facilities Department and facilitates weekly walk through of buildings, mechanical rooms, and grounds to assure all areas of the site are clean and audit ready every day.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management's assignment of essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS

  • Minimum of 6-years or greater experience in maintenance

  • 2-year trades vocational certification or equivalent experience

  • Working knowledge of the following maintenance functions:

  • Metrology/Calibrations

  • General Mechanical Troubleshooting/Repairs

  • Laboratory Support Equipment

  • Must have aptitude for computer systems including maintenance documentation, email, word, excel, building automation operations

  • Prior cGMP regulated industry experience is strongly preferred

  • Must have the ability to multi-task and coordinate workload by priority

  • Must be customer service and quality driven

U.S. Base Pay Ranges and Benefits Information

The estimated annual base salary as a new hire for this position ranges from $73,000 to $88,300. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. Certain roles are eligible for additional incentive compensation, including merit increases, annual bonus, [and/or long-term incentives in the form of stock options.]

Additionally, Emergent offers a comprehensive benefits package*. Information regarding additional benefits can be found here: https://www.emergentbiosolutions.com/careers/life-at-emergent

(*Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies).

If you are selected for an interview, please feel welcome to speak to a Human Resources Partner about our compensation philosophy and available benefits.

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.

Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce. Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Information submitted will be used by Emergent BioSolutions for activities related to your prospective employment. Emergent BioSolutions respects your privacy and any use of the information submitted will be subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy .

Emergent BioSolutions does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions' approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to Emergent BioSolutions by search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions' approved agency list shall become the property of Emergent BioSolutions and if the candidate is subsequently hired by Emergent BioSolutions, Emergent BioSolutions shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.

ABOUT EMERGENT

Emergent prepares those entrusted with protecting their communities against current and future health threats.

Our drive towards this vision informs all of our actions-whether it is our approach to product development, manufacturing, encouraging employee health and wellness or giving back to the community-we strive every day to achieve this shared goal.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR VALUES

  • Lead with Integrity

  • We gain trust and confidence through ethics, quality, and compliance excellence

  • Stand shoulder to shoulder

  • We combine our best thinking and communicate openly to support each other.

  • Own it always

  • We are engaged and accountable for delivering on our commitments.

  • Breakthrough thinking

  • We take smart risks, pursue innovation and challenge ourselves to constantly improve.

  • Compete where it counts

  • We set the right goals and respect each other as we conquer them together.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLansing, MI
IndustryChemicals/Petro-Chemicals
Salary$73,000–$88,300 Per Year
Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
Year Founded1998
Websitehttps://emergentbiosolutions.com/

About Company

Emergent's mission is simple—to protect and enhance life.

As a global specialty pharmaceutical company, Emergent offers specialized products to healthcare providers and governments to address medical needs and emerging health threats.

Skills

  • Calibrationunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Systemsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)unmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Customer Service Evaluationunmatched
  • Disability Accommodationsunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Emergency Responseunmatched
  • Emergency Servicesunmatched
  • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
  • Geneticsunmatched
  • Home Automationunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Instrumentationunmatched
  • Laboratoryunmatched
  • Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
  • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Metrologyunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Militaryunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • On Callunmatched
  • Operational Strategyunmatched
  • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Product Developmentunmatched
  • Public Healthunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
  • Reliability Engineeringunmatched
  • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Telephone Skillsunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Traceabilityunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched

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