Metrology Technician

Position: Metrology Technician I
For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform.

In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

** Job Overview*
* We are seeking a Metrology Technician I at our Safety Assessmetn site in Reno, NV.

BASIC

SUMMARY:

Develops and evaluates metrology calibration systems that measure characteristics of objects, substances, or phenomena, such as length, mass, time, temperature, electric current, luminous intensity, and derived units of physical or chemical measure. Identifies magnitude of error sources contributing to uncertainty of results to determine reliability of measurement process in quantitative terms. Develops calibration methods and techniques based on principles of measurement science, technical analysis of measurement problems and accuracy and precision requirements.

** Job Description*
* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment within applicable SOP's, regulatory, and manufacturer guidelines.

* Ensure proper installation and operation of machinery and equipment in order to meet qualification standards.

* Perform troubleshooting activities on equipment as necessary.

* Order equipment, replacement parts, and service as directed by the team lead.

* Coordinate the repair of laboratory equipment by outside vendors.

* Monitor freezer and refrigerator temperatures via the building automation system and assist with the issuing of deviations.

* Assist with re-qualification validations to meet performance standards and protocols.

* Utilize the CMMS to track and close equipment work orders.

* Tag all new equipment and enter into the CMMS.

* Participates in 24-hour on-call support for freezer/refrigerator as scheduled. Responds to emergencies as needed.

* Perform all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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Education:

_  High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required.

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Experience:

_   1-2 years related experience working with laboratory equipment.

+ An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

+  _Certification/Licensure:_  None

+  _Other:_  Strong organizational skills. Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

The pay range for this position starts at $25.00/hr please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

** About Safety Assessment*
* Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market.

Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

** About Charles River*
* Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities.

Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to…