Metrology Technician I
The Metrology Technician I is responsible for performing calibration, maintenance, and repair of laboratory instruments to support clinical research operations. This role ensures compliance with GLP and regulatory standards through accurate documentation and troubleshooting, collaborating closely with laboratory personnel to maintain equipment availability and measurement accuracy.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring a Metrology Technician I to support laboratory measurement, calibration, and maintenance activities that ensure equipment used in clinical research operates accurately and reliably. This is an entry-level, hands-on role working closely with laboratory staff and quality teams in Lenexa, KS.
- Perform routine calibration, preventive maintenance, and basic repairs on laboratory instruments and measurement systems per written procedures.
- Maintain accurate calibration records and documentation in compliance with GLP and regulatory standards.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues, perform root-cause analysis for simple faults, and escalate complex issues.
- Coordinate with lab personnel to schedule equipment calibrations and minimize research downtime.
- Follow safety procedures and contribute to quality and continuous improvement activities.
- Stay current on metrology practices and recommend improvements to measurement accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Execute calibration and verification activities for analytical instruments, gauges, and measurement systems.
- Record results clearly and maintain traceable documentation per GLP and regulatory requirements.
- Perform basic repairs, adjustments, and preventive maintenance to keep equipment within specification.
- Support equipment qualification and calibration scheduling; ensure instruments are available when needed.
- Communicate findings and corrective actions to supervisors and laboratory teams.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in metrology, engineering technology, instrumentation, or related field; bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Entry-level experience or coursework in calibration, metrology, or laboratory instrumentation.
- Strong attention to detail with good recordkeeping and organizational skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication; comfortable working in cross-functional teams.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and following documented procedures (GLP awareness a plus).
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Experience with standard calibration tools (gauge blocks, micrometers, calipers, multimeters) or laboratory analytical instruments.
- Basic familiarity with GLP/GMP documentation practices.
- Associate or certification in metrology or calibration technologies.
Compensation & Location
- Location: Lenexa, KS (on-site)
- Estimated base salary: $73,733 per year (estimated)
Why Join
- Gain hands-on metrology experience supporting clinical research operations.
- Opportunity to grow technical skills in calibration, instrument troubleshooting, and lab-quality systems.
- Collaborative environment working with laboratory professionals and quality teams.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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