Metrology Technician

About the role

Performs calibrations and maintains the calibration scheduling system to conform to facility requirements. Coordinates instrument re-certification with outside standards laboratories, which includes performing incoming inspections and documentation reviews on these instruments. Maintains Metrology Department: routine laboratory cleaning, filing paperwork, maintaining equipment manuals.

Responsibilities

• Follows sequence of testing from calibration procedures for instruments and equipment and ensures all tasks are performed in compliance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
• Sets up standard and special purpose laboratory equipment to test, evaluate, and calibrate other instruments and test equipment.
• Efficiently manage scheduled calibrations in order to optimize resources and minimize impact to manufacturing.
• Maintain calibrations scheduling in a computerized metrology management system.
• Identify inefficiencies in the metrology program and implement solutions to drive towards cost and time effective calibrations and processes.
• Complete mandatory training within required timeframe.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• AS or BS in a technically related field, or equivalent preferred.
• 1-5 years of relevant experience within the field of Metrology preferred.
• Working knowledge of cGMP guidelines, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, 210/211, ISO 14644 and 17025; and other international regulatory requirements preferred.
• Demonstrates initiative; ability to follow SOPs and direction and respond to situations as they arise.
• Must be able to break down complex systems and tasks into activities capable of being performed by personnel.
• Must be able to function independently and as a group to ensure all Metrology related activities are completed on time and in accordance with all applicable regulations and procedures.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels in verbal and written form.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• AS or BS in a technically related field, or equivalent preferred.
• 1-5 years of relevant experience within the field of Metrology preferred.
• Working knowledge of cGMP guidelines, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, 210/211, ISO 14644 and 17025; and other international regulatory requirements preferred.
• Demonstrates initiative; ability to follow SOPs and direction and respond to situations as they arise.
• Must be able to break down complex systems and tasks into activities capable of being performed by personnel.
• Must be able to function independently and as a group to ensure all Metrology related activities are completed on time and in accordance with all applicable regulations and procedures.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels in verbal and written form.

Skills

• Knowledge of cGMP guidelines, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, 210/211, ISO 14644 and 17025; and other international regulatory requirements.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Benefits

At Takeda, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our employees. This includes:

• U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• A 401(k) plan and company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• A tuition reimbursement program.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Company holidays.
• Well-being benefits.

Pay

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate manufacturing needs.