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State Prog Admin Sr; Metrologist

Minnesota Department of Commerce · Burnsville, MN · 1 wk ago
Manufacturing$28.75–$42.16/hrPart-time

About the role

Minnesota's National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) accredited, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recognized metrology laboratory seeks to onboard a Metrologist to join our team. Our laboratory is one of the premier state metrology laboratories and supports customers across Minnesota, the Midwest, and North America, by providing critical calibration services that help ensure accurate measurement and a fair, competitive marketplace. The current workload includes mass calibrations (Echelons I, II, and III) and volume calibrations (transfer and gravimetric methods). Through hands-on, on-the-job training and successful completion of NIST Office of Weights and Measures (OWM) courses, the selected candidate will develop proficiency in mass and volume calibration procedures and gain valuable experience in an accredited metrology laboratory. In addition to performing calibrations, the Metrologist will contribute to continual improvement of laboratory operations, the quality management system, and customer service, while helping maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, NIST OWM, and NVLAP requirements. This position also offers opportunities to support the expansion of the laboratory's scope and take on projects that strengthen the capabilities and effectiveness of the Metrology team. Primary work location will be Burnsville, Minnesota.

Responsibilities

  • Perform mass calibrations (Echelons I, II, and III) and volume calibrations (transfer and gravimetric methods)
  • Contribute to continual improvement of laboratory operations, the quality management system, and customer service
  • Help maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, NIST OWM, and NVLAP requirements
  • Support the expansion of the laboratory's scope and take on projects that strengthen the capabilities and effectiveness of the Metrology team

Minimum Qualifications

  • Two (2) years of experience performing analysis, exercising judgment, and relying on knowledge in legal metrology. Such experience may include: Mass and/or volume calibrations, field work as a PIS Agent or Weights & Measures Inspector, evaluating compliance to standards or statutes, auditing documents, working within strict Quality Management System (QMS), following Standard Operating Procedures, or evaluating calibration certificates
  • A Bachelor's degree in Math, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Metrology or related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience
  • An Advanced degree in Math, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Metrology or related field may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience
  • Experience communicating results effectively in written and verbal formats and gaining consensus
  • Math skills sufficient to understand and participate in NIST OWM training, complete calibrations, complete statistical analysis, evaluate control charts, convert units, and apply tolerance tables (to be verified with a test at first interview)
  • Ability to work effectively on a team

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Metrology, Weights & Measures, or Placing in Service
  • Successful completion of NIST Office of Weights and Measures "Fundamentals of Metrology" course
  • Successful completion of Advanced NIST Office of Weights & Measures courses
  • Knowledge of NIST Handbook 105 series, NIST Handbook 143 series, ASTM E617, OIML R111, or Minnesota Statutes 239, Department of Commerce Rules 7601 and 7602 as they relate to calibration and metrological traceability
  • Knowledge of Placing in Service Programs
  • Participation in any of the following organizations: NVLAP, ASTM, NCWM, or NCSLI national or regional associations
  • Experience with VBA, Macros, or any other programming language

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to walk or stand on hard surfaces for long periods of time
  • Physical abilities (assessed via a fit-for-duty assessment test) sufficient to lift 30 kg (67 lbs) and carefully place it on a balance and repeatedly climb a 15-foot staircase
  • Lifting and carrying heavy objects such as measurement equipment, heavy tools and banker style file boxes is required

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • 12 paid holidays each year
  • Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
  • 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
  • Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
  • Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
  • Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
  • Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
  • Training, classes, and professional development
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
  • Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

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