Metrologist

Hologic is one of the world’s most innovative medical technology companies and a global champion of women’s health. We advance diagnostic, detection, surgical, and medical aesthetics solutions that respond to an increasingly complex and demanding global healthcare environment. What powers our growth is also what differentiates us: the exceptional, clinically proven ability of our products to detect, diagnose, and treat illnesses and other health conditions earlier and better. 

The San Diego Campus is the center of our Diagnostics Solutions Division. With the focus on Molecular Diagnostics, many products produced from the San Diego site are utilized onboard innovative and fully automated sample‐to‐result instrument systems. The consumables required for patient testing are integral to our business. The business growth projections and new product development projects provides unique opportunities.

We are seeking an experienced Metrologist on our San Diego campus! This is a fully on-site role, covering our first shift, i.e., 6 am - 230 pm PT. 
In this role and within our Manufacturing Operations function, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Metrology team in providing service for lab equipment across all departments. You will perform intermediate in-house calibrations on equipment such as torque testers, mixers, balances, and ovens. 
• Provide back-up support for coordinating and scheduling vendor-related services for calibrations. 
• Documentation and record keeping of calibration certificates and data sheets will also be maintained by this position per cGMP guidelines and will follow 21 CFR Part 820, and maintain awareness of industry regulations pertaining to calibration such as ISO 17025.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs intermediate in-house calibrations of equipment.
• Provides primary in-house calibration support.
• Monitors and maintains integrity of calibration standards.
• Investigates and resolves basic discrepancies within calibration documentation. 
• Acquires data sheets and documented calibration, inspection, testing, and repair activities.
• Diagnoses intermediate mechanical and electrical equipment problems.
• Tracks, stock and orders all necessary calibration and repair components.
• Verifies repaired equipment functionality prior to release.
• Participates in Metrology continuous improvement projects. 
• Follows-up with customer to ensure scheduled activities are completed.
• Assists in execution of equipment qualifications and change control summary plans.
• Provides internal customers with technical details in support of equipment non-conformances.
• Manages equipment sent off-site.
• Assist with on-the-job training of lower-level technicians.
• Supports the calibration and maintenance database.
• Assists in monthly equipment status review.
• Practice and demonstrate awareness of applicable safety guidelines and standards. 
• Assist in coordinating and scheduling vendor related calibration services.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma and 2-4 years related experience, or AA and 2-3 years related experience, or BS and 1-2 years related experience in calibration ideally, in manufacturing environment
• ASQ Calibration Technician Certificate a plus
• Knowledge of cGMP guidelines and familiar with 21 CFR Part 820.
• Maintains awareness of industry regulations pertaining to calibration (e.g., ISO 17025).
• Intermediate knowledge of calibration procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of schematics.
• Intermediate electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Solid computer skills: Proficiency in Windows based MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Working knowledge of Agile and Oracle
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.

So why join Hologic?

We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career, one of our talent partners can discuss this in more detail with you.

If you have the right skills and experience and want to join our team, apply today. We can’t wait to hear from you!

The annualized base salary range for this role is $52,100 to $78,200 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

Agency And Third Party Recruiter Notice

Agencies that submit a resume to Hologic must have a current executed Hologic Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition, Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered.

Hologic’s employees are subject to third-party COVID-19 vaccination requirements, including from customers and governmental entities. Hologic is an equal opportunity employer and consistent with federal, state, and local requirements, will consider requests for reasonable accommodation based on disability or sincerely-held religious beliefs where it is able to do so without undue hardship to the company.

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