What are the responsibilities and job description for the Metrology Group Leader position at Boston Analytical?
Job Summary:
The Metrology Group Leader is a first-level supervisory role within the Metrology department, reporting to the Associate Director of Metrology. This position involves managing laboratory equipment and supervising Metrology staff, while executing basic Metrology functions.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Independently manage projects, following written methods or procedures.
- Set schedules for Metrology staff, evaluating the scope of work and required resources.
- Assign monthly scheduled tasks, and internal problem tickets, to Metrology staff.
- Estimate workload for team scheduling purposes based on experience with techniques and systems.
- Maintain an on-call schedule for urgent instrument alarm status calls and serve on-call as needed.
- Provide oversight for projects and assist other Metrology Technicians, as required.
- Work independently with adequate training.
- Organize and thoroughly evaluate assigned work, following written methods and procedures.
- Understand the principles of instrument operation and required calculations.
- Communicate effectively with laboratory staff and equipment manufacturers to resolve issues.
- Maintain a cGMP-compliant environment, emphasizing the importance of documentation.
- Keep the work environment organized, safe, and clean.
- Ensure Metrology staff is properly trained.
- Lift and carry up to 30 pounds, climb ladders, and stand for extended periods.
- Perform Data Impact Assessments for instrument failures.
- Lead Periodic Reviews of Instrumentation.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Minimum of a high school education; a bachelor’s degree in a scientific field is preferred.
- At least 3 years of experience in the field.
Minimum Skills Requirements:
- Experience with primary techniques and systems to enable scheduling work for Metrology staff and setting expectations for.
- Set expectations for Metrology staff that aligns with company initiatives and goals.
- Experience with basic techniques for maintaining equipment, including analytical instruments.
- Ability to troubleshoot instrument issues in coordination with Metrology and Laboratory staff.
- Evaluate instructions from technical manuals and equipment manufacturers.
- cGMP experience and understanding of documentation and procedural requirements.
- Organized, self-motivated, and focused on task completion.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others.
- Service-oriented and able to interact effectively with all company departments.
- Competent, safe, and proficient in performing detailed job requirements.
- Good organizational and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills; experience with cGMP is preferred.
- Team player with integrity and concern for the quality of company products, services, and staff.
- Ability to diagnose instrument and system issues and propose solutions, including working with instrument vendors.
- Work independently after required training, following written methods and standard procedures.
- Use basic data processing and analysis tools after training.
- Learn and operate laboratory analysis equipment as required by specific projects.
- Work in a cGMP environment, understanding necessary documentation practices.