Metrology Specialist

Guardant Health

Redwood City, CA0–2 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform routine calibrations, measurements, and basic level triaging and repairs on a variety of instruments and equipment, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established standards.
  • Record calibration data accurately per GDP and maintain calibration certificates and logs in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • Assist in the preparation of calibration reports and documentation for audits and quality reviews.
  • Assist in identifying and reporting any measurement discrepancies or non-conformances.
  • Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge in metrology and calibration techniques.
  • Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment.
  • Communicate with labs to coordinate and schedule calibration/preventative maintenance events.
  • Evaluate equipment for fitness of use and verification of performance within specified parameters per established calibration procedures.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Experience authoring and executing calibrations, preventative maintenance, repair work, and other service-related work and documentation.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate in-person or via email with internal and external customers from diverse scientific, engineering, operational, and regulatory disciplines.
  • Adaptability to fast pace changing environment.
  • Demonstrated independent and self-motivated professional with the capability to handle several tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Willingness to travel up to 30% as needed.
  • Take part in an on-call rotation with afterhours/weekend response as needed.
  • AI & Digital Fluency: Demonstrate curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to critically evaluate and responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of work.

Qualifications

  • Associates degree in Metrology, Mechanical Engineering, or a combination of education, training, and/or experience in a related field.
  • Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
  • 0-2 years of experience in metrology or a related technical field.
  • Understanding of basic metrology concepts.
  • Ability to follow standard procedures and perform routine calibration tasks.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
  • Majority of the work is performed in a desk/office environment; however, there may be exposure to high noise levels, fumes, and biohazard material in the laboratory environment.

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