GMP Facilities Metrologist

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The Metrologist is responsible for supporting the functionality of the metrology group. This includes execution, review and approval of calibration work in the field. The Metrologist ensures that all the instrumentation and calibrations standards are properly maintained. The Metrologist will assist in developing work templates and calibration methods per best industry practices and standards.

Shift Available:

• Monday - Friday, Onsite Day Shift, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• The overall role is to assist in maintaining the integrity of the metrology program and ensure compliance to the BMS calibration program.

• Perform instrumentation criticality assessments.

• Respond to Customer requests in a professional and timely manner.

• Respond in accordance with cGMP policies and procedures.

• Perform routine calibrations and controls troubleshooting.

• Assist in troubleshooting and emergency situations.

• Complete necessary paperwork, i.e., Logbooks, Work Orders, Calibration Documentation in accordance with cGMP good documentation practices.

• Use various testing devices and standards related to calibration services.

• Demonstrate skill and care in the use of tools and materials used within calibration trades.

• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

• Train colleagues as necessary.

• Work with internal and external partners. Provide cGMP oversight of external vendors to ensure they are operating within the cGMP policies and procedures of the area.

Knowledge & Skills:

• In-depth knowledge in all discipline of International System of Units (SI).

• Inspect, maintain, test, troubleshoot, adjust, repair and/or replace. instrumentations and equipment in the CMMS inventory.

• Must be competent in working in the electronic CMMS to track scheduled work and execute calibrations electronically.

• Must be competent in working with building monitoring systems for calibrations.

• Must be proficient with Digital Controls, and/or pneumatics, plus other functional components of differing systems.

• Must be capable to provide diagnostic feedback to support deviations, investigations, and root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Must be able to provide feedback on field calibrations to support continuous improvement of the calibration program.

• Coordinate routine and on-demand calibrations with the Business Area Owners and the Facility Planners.

• Review all executed calibrations within the CMMS or paper-based forms.

• Identify OOT and escalate notification according to BMS policies.

• Initiates deviations as they relate to calibration OOT or nonconformance conditions.

• Assists in managing calibration standards required to support BMS’s Calibration Program.

• Conduct instrument evaluations and complete Instrument Data Forms to input new or revise instrumentation.

• Assist in creating new calibration procedures and providing input on existing for periodic reviews.

• Provides support and direction to outside contracted calibration and controls service providers.

• Provide oversight of critical spare parts and inventory as they relate to instrumentation and controls.

• Promotes and provides excellent customer service and support.

• Regularly reviews, prioritizes, coordinates and promptly responds to calibration work orders and service requests.

• Maintains a positive relationship with all the members of the Facilities department and our site customers while promoting a positive team environment.

• Promotes and maintains compliance with corporate, safety, security and regulatory policies.

• Maintains all assigned Corporate, Facilities, GMP and EHS training as required.

• Prioritize BMS goals and culture.

Basic Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in engineering or physics or a technical certification in instrumentation. 

• Minimum of 5 years in Pharmaceutical Industry preferred or in a regulated industry.

• Minimum of 5 years in a calibration technician or similar technical role. 

• Must have experience with temperature, pressure, all gasses, HVAC.

• Must have strong experience with calibration reports and calibration certificates.

Preferred Requirements:

• 6 Sigma experience (White or Yellow belt).

• Calibration certifications such as ISA.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $96,350 to $116,800 plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). 

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. 
Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Careers Site.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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