Senior Metrology Technician
ImmunityBio, Inc.
19 days ago
On-site
Dunkirk, NY
Operations
Position Summary
The Senior Metrology Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and for calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performing repairs on process instrumentation and manufacturing equipment systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform calibration, preventive maintenance, and repair of critical/analytical plant equipment (manufacturing, filling, sterilization, and electrical control systems) in cGMP and non-cGMP areas.
- Repair/replace mechanical, electrical, and controls components; install new equipment and modify existing equipment.
- Provide advanced technical/electronic equipment repair.
- Use laboratory measuring/calibrating/test equipment; verify gauges/instruments accuracy.
- Troubleshoot and repair plant equipment (filtration systems, pumps, sterilization, filling/packaging equipment, indicators, distribution, VFDs, electric motors, control systems).
- Collaborate using equipment management/work order systems; order spare parts.
- Maintain records/reports/work instructions; conduct daily facility walkthrough inspections.
- Maintain shop and facility cleanliness/safety; oversee onsite maintenance subcontractors.
- Support engineering projects (installation, commissioning, validation).
- Ensure compliance with SOPs/cGMP and regulatory requirements; support audits.
- Write investigations for failed calibrations; manage/shutdown planning; plan/schedule maintenance and calibration work orders.
- Create/edit SOPs and support process improvements; perform ad-hoc/cross-functional projects.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent with 9+ years relevant GMP facility experience OR Associate’s (technical) with 7+ years OR Bachelor’s with 5+ years.
- ASQ certification preferred.
- CMMS experience required; facilities equipment and preventive maintenance programs required.
- In-depth metrology/calibration program knowledge required; Critical Utility Systems (WFI, PUW etc.) required.
Skills/Abilities
- Self-starter; works with minimal supervision; excellent instrumentation/mechanical skills; read wiring diagrams/blueprints/P&IDs.
- Strong cGMP/OSHA/HVAC/clean room and analog/digital/frequency/time calibration knowledge.
- Communicate clearly; teamwork; understand written/oral instructions; write reports/SOP job plans.
Working Environment
- Onsite; Monday–Friday standard hours with possible off-hours support; PPE required; lift up to 35 lbs frequently, 50 lbs occasionally; up to 25% travel.
Benefits (as stated)
- Discretionary bonus and equity award.
- $38.95–$43.27 per hour.
- Medical/Dental/Vision; wellness programs; EAP; life/AD&D, STD/LTD; FSA; 401(k) match; 529; paid PTO including 11 holidays (plus vacation/health pay/personal/cultural days for non-exempt).
Application Instructions
- Application window anticipated to close 60 days from posting (or sooner if filled/closed).
The Senior Metrology Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and for calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performing repairs on process instrumentation and manufacturing equipment systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform calibration, preventive maintenance, and repair of critical/analytical plant equipment (manufacturing, filling, sterilization, and electrical control systems) in cGMP and non-cGMP areas.
- Repair/replace mechanical, electrical, and controls components; install new equipment and modify existing equipment.
- Provide advanced technical/electronic equipment repair.
- Use laboratory measuring/calibrating/test equipment; verify gauges/instruments accuracy.
- Troubleshoot and repair plant equipment (filtration systems, pumps, sterilization, filling/packaging equipment, indicators, distribution, VFDs, electric motors, control systems).
- Collaborate using equipment management/work order systems; order spare parts.
- Maintain records/reports/work instructions; conduct daily facility walkthrough inspections.
- Maintain shop and facility cleanliness/safety; oversee onsite maintenance subcontractors.
- Support engineering projects (installation, commissioning, validation).
- Ensure compliance with SOPs/cGMP and regulatory requirements; support audits.
- Write investigations for failed calibrations; manage/shutdown planning; plan/schedule maintenance and calibration work orders.
- Create/edit SOPs and support process improvements; perform ad-hoc/cross-functional projects.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent with 9+ years relevant GMP facility experience OR Associate’s (technical) with 7+ years OR Bachelor’s with 5+ years.
- ASQ certification preferred.
- CMMS experience required; facilities equipment and preventive maintenance programs required.
- In-depth metrology/calibration program knowledge required; Critical Utility Systems (WFI, PUW etc.) required.
Skills/Abilities
- Self-starter; works with minimal supervision; excellent instrumentation/mechanical skills; read wiring diagrams/blueprints/P&IDs.
- Strong cGMP/OSHA/HVAC/clean room and analog/digital/frequency/time calibration knowledge.
- Communicate clearly; teamwork; understand written/oral instructions; write reports/SOP job plans.
Working Environment
- Onsite; Monday–Friday standard hours with possible off-hours support; PPE required; lift up to 35 lbs frequently, 50 lbs occasionally; up to 25% travel.
Benefits (as stated)
- Discretionary bonus and equity award.
- $38.95–$43.27 per hour.
- Medical/Dental/Vision; wellness programs; EAP; life/AD&D, STD/LTD; FSA; 401(k) match; 529; paid PTO including 11 holidays (plus vacation/health pay/personal/cultural days for non-exempt).
Application Instructions
- Application window anticipated to close 60 days from posting (or sooner if filled/closed).