Lead Laboratory Quality Technician

About the Role

This position performs all levels of calibrations, tests, analysis, and preparatory tasks as assigned to a given discipline(s). It involves developing new methodologies and procedures, providing direction to other technicians, and requires a self-directed individual ready to accept a leadership role. The role addresses both technical expertise and business process expertise, with a focus on laboratory disciplines, vendor/client interactions, and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex calibrations, tests, and analysis assigned to the technician working team.
• Conduct independent field investigations and plan/execute on-site tasks.
• Play a lead role in specific laboratory disciplines and interact with vendors/clients on technical problems.
• Determine test methods for new equipment, calibration formats, and procedures.
• Develop equipment and material specifications.
• Maintain accurate records of calibration, testing, and analytical work, including traceability on equipment utilized.
• Compute, analyze, and record test data.
• Develop and coordinate software programs to enhance discipline functions, including automated calibration, data acquisition, and electronic calibration records.
• Perform statistical measurements and uncertainty analysis.
• Obtain and maintain certification to ANSI N45.2.6 Level 3 requirements.
• Fulfill all other job assignments and duties as directed by management.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a technical discipline OR
• 60 credits towards a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline OR
• Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) training OR
• High school diploma/GED with 8 years of experience in chemical, electrical, mechanical, or metallurgical testing, analysis, or calibrations or basic engineering principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Quality Control and Quality Assurance processes.
• Experience with calibration formats and associated data manipulation.
• Ability to create, edit, and review technical documentation.
• Understanding and implementation of measurement uncertainty analysis.
• Experience with auditing and ability to obtain Lead Auditor qualification.
• Familiarity with ISO 17025 Accredited program management.
• Understanding and experience with out-of-tolerance reports for laboratory standards.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to train and mentor.
• Understanding of inter-laboratory comparisons and proficiency testing programs.
• Experience with the corrective action process.
• Ability to assume responsibilities of Manager Quality Integration.

Pay

Starting Hourly Pay rate: $47.16/Hr., along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes a bonus and 401(k).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a wide range of benefits supporting employees and their families.
• Bonus program.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs.
• Disability and life insurance benefits.
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days.