Metrology Technician

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Metrology Technician to execute calibration and maintenance activities at a new greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Clayton, NC. This role is hands-on and critical to ensuring an audit-ready metrology program supporting clinical and commercial operations.

Key Responsibilities of the Metrology Technician:

• Calibrate and repair instruments measuring temperature, pressure, conductivity, humidity, pH, TOC, flow, mass, and frequency
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation per SOPs
• Ensure strict compliance with cGMPs, documentation practices, and regulatory requirements
• Accurately record all activities and maintain calibration documentation
• Support process owners with calibration specifications and investigations
• Utilize SAP for work orders and calibration management
• Participate in metrology-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications of the Metrology Technician:

• Associate’s degree in Engineering or Science (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 2 years of pharmaceutical metrology/calibration experience (5+ years preferred)
• Hands-on experience calibrating temperature, pH, TOC, conductivity, humidity, and pressure instruments
• Familiarity with SAP or other electronic calibration management systems
• Ability to read schematics and technical documentation
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Preferred experience: Prior military experience in maintenance/calibraton, or greenfield site experience

Compensation & Benefits:

• $36–$44/hour
• 12-month contract with potential for full-time hire
• Standard schedule: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (flexibility required; occasional 50-hour weeks)
• Comprehensive training: 1 week onboarding + 4 weeks metrology/SAP training

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a major expansion project with long-term career opportunities
• Work in a collaborative, high-tech environment
• Opportunity for conversion to full-time employment

Applications will be accepted starting 12/18 and remain open for at least 30 days from posting.

Keywords: Metrology, Calibration, GMP, cGMP, SAP, Instrumentation, Pharmaceutical, Compliance, FDA, Audit Readiness, Preventive Maintenance, SOPs

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