Metrology Specialist
SGS North America Inc.

Company Description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

The Metrology Specialist is responsible for the oversight, calibration, and maintenance of analytical and microbiology equipment. The Metrology Specialist must also be sensitive to the demanding regulatory compliance requirements attending to the operation of a pharmaceutical testing laboratory.
Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment readiness so that all reasonable customer requests pertaining to the conduct of testing are met in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintain equipment within established parameters governing regulatory compliance expectations.
• Ensure all equipment is entered, scheduled, and maintained in the LIMS system.
• Ensure all equipment documentation is complete, up-to-date, and stored properly.
• Prepare protocols related to validation and re-qualification of equipment.
• Maintain and update the master calibration list.
• Review calibration/qualification records supplied by third-party vendors.
• Document all findings in compliance with cGMP standards.

• Coordinate outside calibration testing for equipment as needed.
• Assume lead role in Out of Tolerance Investigations and prepare impact assessments when necessary.
• Assist management in addressing and resolving Corrective and Preventive Actions.
• Participate in department and/or company-wide projects designed to improve the nature of customer service.
• Assist in the interpretation of calibration records requested by customers during on-site audits. Participate in customer audits as directed by Quality Management.

• Bachelor's degreein a related scientific field required
• 3+ years of relevant laboratory experience with chromatographyand general laboratory equipment
• Thorough knowledge of scientific principles required (general SOPs, GMP/GLP, and ISO regulations)
• Knowledge of and familiarity with word processing and database software