Metrology Technician - Calibration Specialist

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.

Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

The Role:

The Metrology Technician is responsible for regularly scheduled calibration and maintenance of all laboratory equipment in accordance with SOPs, documentation of the work in logs and notebooks, updating equipment lists, and reporting on these activities.

• Receives direction and priorities from Metrology Supervisor or Manager.

• Calibrates and maintains assigned laboratory equipment in laboratories.

• Acts as an escort for the approved vendor performing required external calibration.

• Updates the calibration schedule and equipment lists as work is performed.

• Monitors, calibrates and maintains assigned equipment  (e.g.,  freezers,  refrigerators,  pipettes, balances, water system, thermometers, weights, ovens, temperature and humidity monitors, REES Environmental system).

• Reviews calibration notebooks per applicable SOPs/procedures.

• May participate in client or regulatory audits with the Quality Assurance department.

• May be on call for the REES Environmental system.

• May participate in client and regulatory audits/tours by providing metrology-related documentation.

• All other duties as assigned.

To be successful in the role, you will need:

• 2-5 years of lab or systems experience in a bioanalytical lab with at least 1-2 years of systems validation and/or calibration experience particularly with pipettes

• 2-year or Associates Degree in a Science field

• Experience with freezers, balances, plate washers and readers (these two can be trained) and other similar lab experience highly preferred.

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Have the ability and desire to multitask and function in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Sense of urgency in performance of duties.

• Interpersonal skills that promote a collaborative and productive lab environment.

​Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.