Metrologist I

Position Summary...

ARL Bio Pharma is the leading pharmaceutical testing laboratory in the country and enjoys a hard-earned reputation for the providing the most reliable and highest quality testing in the industry. This is an entry-level role; this position will gain valuable experience performing routine inspections, and troubleshooting of sensitive equipment working under direct supervision, and following established protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This position requires the development of problem-solving skills to identify and resolve various equipment technical issues.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to various aspects of quality control by maintaining qualification requirements of analytical measurement systems including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Ion Chromatography (IC). Participating in departmental discussions to assess technical and operational issues. Collaborate with supervisors and colleagues and maintain equipment and instrument repair logs to track reoccurring issues. To be successful in this position the ability to express ideas and concerns is required along with the ability to determine the appropriate prioritization of multiple projects with competing deadlines and varying complexities.

Perks of the Job...

• Work with the best people!
• Great Company Culture
• 100% Company paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401K Retirement with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off plan and paid Holidays
• Free Lunch!
  
  

Work Schedule: Days and Hours of Work vary by assigned tasks depending on business needs. The schedule will be discussed with the supervisor for the needs of the company and department. Some Flexibility is required as occasional extensions outside the normal schedule and weekends may be necessary to meet business needs.

Core Duties...

• Perform Basic Troubleshooting of laboratory equipment including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Ion Chromatography (IC), escalating as appropriate to senior personnel.
• Maintain a log of laboratory and non-laboratory instrument and equipment repairs, notifying the supervisor of reoccurring concerns.
• Use of standard power and hand tools, to perform equipment repairs and calibration of sensitive laboratory equipment.
• Provide technical support for weight and measure issues during calibrations.
• Run simple diagnostics on the software of laboratory equipment including Thermo Chromeleon and Agilent Chemstation software.
• Will learn and utilize proper and good soldering techniques.
• Assist in the maintenance and sanitation of the Lab environment.
• Manage chemicals with the classifications of Hazardous, Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, or Oxidizing.
• Strict Adherence to Standard Laboratory Operations, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and Current Good Manufacturing Process (cGMP) guidelines.
• Adhere to, use, and maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Laboratory Safety Equipment and identify hazards that may arise.
• Complete all safety training including but not limited to OSHA, Departmental SOPs, and Company Compliance.
  
  

Position Qualifications...

• High School Diploma – or equivalent Diploma with an additional 1-year experience or...
• Associate degree in Chemistry or related Science Field – or equivalent diploma.
• Work Experience should include 1 year of experience in basic maintenance tools and experience in a laboratory environment with Laboratory Equipment.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related Science Field is preferred.
  
  

Other Requirements...

• Technical Capacity: This position must understand laboratory and scientific equipment and terminology, and be able to follow protocols to repair, calibrate, and basic troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Mechanical & Computerized Tools: This position will need some working knowledge of Basic Mechanical equipment and tools and some computerized diagnostic tools to repair and run diagnostics.
• Problem-Solving: This position will at times deal with routine and unique problems that arise and will need the ability to suggest, create, plan, and execute solutions.
• Organizational Ability: This position will at times be coordinating and working with multiple projects that must maintain strict calibrations and controls.
• Detail Proficiency: This position will work with extremely sensitive equipment that must be within specific minute measurements.
• Collaboration Proficiency: This position will work at times independently and within a team environment.
• Time Management: This position deals with many time-sensitive tasks that must meet Strict Deadlines.
• Professional Verbal and Written Communication: This position interacts in person, by email, and by telephone with external and internal agencies and must demonstrate a professional manner reflecting the company image.
• Digital Literacy: This position uses MS Office applications and multiple external and internal web-based and electronic sites and databases daily in the operations of tasks. Including the software of Thermo Chromeleon and Agilent Chemstation.
• Intercultural Sensitivity: This position will work with diverse populations of characteristics and must demonstrate recognition of the value of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.
  
  

Work Environment...

• This job is operated in a professional office environment using typical office equipment (scanners, printers, computers, phones).
• This job operates in a professional Laboratory environment using typical protection equipment (Eye protection, Gloves, Lab Coats, etc.)
• This role occasionally uses simple shop tools including but not limited to hand drills, wrenches, and pliers.
• The noise level is moderate to loud.
• Exposure to dust and fumes.
• Exposure to the use of chemicals with the classification of Hazardous, Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, or Oxidizing.
• Primarily dominated English-speaking workplace.
• Attendance at the office is required.
  
  

Physical Requirements...

• This is an active role with occasional walking between buildings daily some filing is required.
• Ability to sit and stand in front of a computer for extended periods, with intermittent twisting/bend to reach instruments or supplies surrounding equipment.
• This position would require the ability to lift 50 Lbs. (if an object weighs more than 50 Lbs. ARL requires this to be a two-person job or use of carts).
• Ability to use hand strength and finger dexterity to perform fine manipulations of tool equipment including turning, pressing, twisting, and typing.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be fluent in written and spoken English to receive and communicate information for standard and complex operations and emergencies clearly and accurately.
• Requires visual acuity to read and write words and numbers and to see in the normal visual range including ability to distinguish colors and shapes with or without correction.
• Requires hearing communications accurately with or without correction.
  
  

Work Restrictions: Because of the vital nature of this work, we do not allow medical marijuana cards, and we do random drug testing on all our employees.

The Company is subject to certain federal regulations and directives regarding a drug-free workplace. Because of the Company’s federal obligations and directives, as an employee of an analytical laboratory such as ARL Bio Pharma Inc., you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.

AAP/EEO Statement

ARL Bio Pharma, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. ARL Bio Pharma, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Improper interference with the ability of ARL Bio Pharma, Inc. employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to any of these characteristics.