Metrologist

Element has an opportunity for Metrologist to join our growing team in Ann Arbor MI. The Metrologist is responsible for developing and executing installation operational and performance qualification protocols on instruments and equipment that is compliant with regulatory requirements and leading repair efforts.

• Maintain master list of lab instrument and equipment for Ann Arbor site.
• Support instrument calibration schedules and coordinate outsourced calibrations.
• Identify and manage instrument qualification/validation status for regulated projects.
• Coordinate purchasing installation and IQ/OQ/PQ of new instruments and equipment.
• Work with other team members to manage the OpenLab chromatography data system software and hardware configuration.
• Work with other team members to manage the ELPRO environmental monitoring system software and hardware configuration.
• Conduct maintenance and verifications for GC-FID GC-MS/MS U/HPLC and LC-MS/MS.
• Coordinate purchasing and inventory of instrument preventative maintenance consumables.
• Diagnose and repair equipment.
• Schedule third party services.
• Uses statistics to analyze measurement standards and processes
• Develops calibration methods and techniques based on principles of measurement science technical analysis of measurement problems and accuracy and precision requirements.
• Maintains qualification and calibration status of all instruments and equipment.
• Recommends the purchase of equipment for the laboratory and coordinates ordering.
• Performs preventative and routine maintenance on instruments and equipment.
• Troubleshoots instrument and equipment issues and purchases parts as necessary.

• BS in chemistry preferred but experienced individuals with an associate degree or high school diploma are encouraged to apply.
• Previous related experience preferred but mot required
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and an attitude of learning
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with GC-FID and/or GC-MS strongly encouraged.
• Proficiency with HPLC LC-MS/MS TGA DSC or FTIR are a major plus.
• Good fundamentals and ability to learn quickly

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting up to 40 pounds on occasion
• Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time
• Walking throughout the day
• Ability to read and write

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At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.