Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals · 1 month ago
Metrology Technician lll
Verona, Wisconsin, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$75K/yr - $88K/yr
8+ years expArrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis. The Metrology Technician III will work closely with Quality Assurance, Laboratory, and Manufacturing staff to oversee maintenance and calibrations for controlled equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
BiotechnologyHealth CareNanotechnologyPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Independently perform calibration to NIST standards and maintenance on manufacturing, facility, and process control systems, including, but not limited to:
Synthesis and Purification systems
Chromatography systems
Lyophilization equipment
Refrigeration Systems
Vacuum Systems
Bulk Tank Skids
Pump Maintenance
Temperature, pressure, and flow instruments
Chemical formulation and distribution systems
Process utility and waste collection systems
Manage monthly assignments to reliably complete routine and non-routine maintenance and calibration tasks on time. Resolves complex roadblocks independently
Have knowledge and ability to perform a diverse set of routine maintenance and calibration tasks, including multi-step techniques of moderate complexity
Perform non-routine maintenance with a degree of independence. Recognize unusual circumstances and begins to identify root causes. Collaborate with manager and subject matter experts on problem solving and approaches to complex problems
Monitor process utility performance, including regular monitoring and testing to ensure reliable performance
Interface with regulated asset management system to track equipment statuses, document accurate work records, update asset records, and create calibration certificates following good documentation practices
Support vendors who are on-site performing services, including oversight of work documentation
Execute or oversee vendor completion of well-defined equipment and analytical instrument qualification protocols for complex systems
Proficient in safety programs. Independently follows safe work procedures and identifies permits needed for non-routine situations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete a hazards assessment. Completes permits for approval
Begins to train junior teammates in calibration, maintenance, or safety practices
Begins to recommend new approaches or techniques to current and new practices. Makes recommendations and supports teams with continuous improvements
Wear all appropriate PPE for the workspace including but not limited to: safety glasses, steel toe shoes, hard hat, vest, clean space gowning, Cryo gloves, electrical safety gloves, fall protection
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in mechanics, electronics technology or similar field, and 8 years of experience in a laboratory/manufacturing calibration role. (Equivalent High School and work experience will be considered)
At least 4 years of work experience servicing complex laboratory/manufacturing equipment
Must be proficient with reading and understanding engineering drawings
Knowledgeable and experienced with LOTO (lock out tag out)
Experience with controlled documentation (SOP/WI)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and similar software
Excellent technical writing skills with high attention to detail
Good verbal and written communication skills
Follow written procedures and work instructions with attention to detail
Adhere to manufacturing and laboratory safety policies and procedures
Good collaboration skills with ability to work with department team members
Preferred
Calibration experience with conductivity, pressure, flow, level indicators, temperature, mass, time, balances, chromatography, rotational and general lab equipment
Experience working on and troubleshooting automated systems
Experience following change control practices for equipment and computer systems
Experience working with Blue Mountain Regulatory Asset Management System
Experience with safe work permits including hot work, line breaks, and working in electrically classified areas
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Excellent benefit package
Company
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company that focuses on the development of medicine to treat diseases with a genetic origin.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.45BKey Investors
Sarepta TherapeuticsSixth StreetSilence Therapeutics
2026-01-07Post Ipo Equity· $200M
2026-01-07Post Ipo Debt· $625M
2024-11-26Post Ipo Equity· $325M
Leadership Team
Christopher Anzalone
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-01-14
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