Metrology Specialist

Philadelphia, PA, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 10 hours ago

Contract W2

On-site

$60/hr

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Skills

IT Operations
Manufacturing
Instrumentation
Element Management System
EMS
Process Control
EHS
Documentation
SAP
CMMS
Organized
Auditing
GMP
Training
Inventory
Science
Metrology
Pharmaceutics
Biotechnology
HVAC
Adobe AIR
Regulatory Compliance
Good Manufacturing Practice
GDP
GAMP
ISO 9000
SAP PM
Attention To Detail
Data Integrity
Management
Effective Communication
Collaboration
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel

Summary

Title: Metrology Specialist
Department: Metrology / Engineering / Technical Operations
Employment Type: Temporary / Contract
Term: Approximately 4 months
Location: Philadelphia, PA (On-site)
1. Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled Temporary Metrology Specialist to support a time-bound project at a regulated manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining a master instrument list, executing and documenting calibration activities, and ensuring all instrumentation supporting critical utilities and building systems complies with cGMP and applicable industry standards. This role plays a key part in maintaining quality compliance and supporting project timelines.
2. Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the facility Master Instrument List, including calibration parameters for systems such as:
- Building Automation Systems (BAS)
- Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS)
- Process Control Systems (PCS) / Temperature Control Units (TCUs)
- Compressed Air, WFI, Water Systems
- HVAC, Utility Panels, Autoclaves, Parts Washers, and other utilities
Schedule and coordinate calibration activities and third-party vendor services in collaboration with Engineering, Facilities, EHS, system owners, and project stakeholders.
Review calibration certificates and service documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Enter and maintain calibration data within a computerized calibration management system (e.g., SAP or equivalent CMMS).
Maintain organized, audit-ready instrument history files.
Complete all required GMP, safety, and procedural training.
Participate in project meetings and provide regular updates on metrology deliverables and status.
Support metrology inventory and lab organization, including calibration parts and equipment.
Perform additional duties as required to support project success.

3. Qualifications & Experience
Education

Associate degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in instrument calibration and metrology within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other FDA-regulated (cGMP) environments.
Experience calibrating instruments for pressure, temperature, level, flow, and pH/conductivity.
Preferred experience with utility and process systems such as WFI, HVAC, compressed air, autoclaves, TCUs, and environmental monitoring systems.

Systems & Compliance Knowledge

Strong working knowledge of cGMP, GDP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and applicable industry standards (ISPE GAMP, ISO, USP, ASTM).
Experience with computerized calibration management systems (SAP PM, ProCal, Blue Mountain RAM, or equivalent) preferred.

4. Key Competencies

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Effective communication and coordination skills.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10105282
Position Id: 863914
Posted 30+ days ago

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