Metrology Specialist
Guardant Health
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.