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AstraZeneca · 21 hours ago

Metrology Manager, R&D, Facilities, and Infrastructure

Gaithersburg, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$102K/yr - $154K/yr

0+ years exp

AstraZeneca is committed to delivering life-changing medicines through reliable and safe operations. As a Metrology Manager, you will ensure data integrity and equipment reliability across research and manufacturing, leading calibration excellence in various labs and facilities.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the metrology team by supervising technicians and contractors, while coaching and mentoring staff in calibration practices and diagnostics

Own calibration across R&D research lab space, ensuring cGxP-compliant documentation and audit readiness

Assure accuracy in Quality Control labs by managing calibration and repair of QC instrumentation

Support Analytical Quality Testing labs by overseeing calibration for routine analytical equipment

Maintain Facilities process equipment through calibration and functional checks

Guide infrastructure metrology by leading calibration for infrastructure equipment

Drive vendor performance by coordinating with instrumentation vendors and external service providers

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to instrumentation failures

Manage CMMS data integrity by partnering with SAP PM specialists

Plan and schedule work to minimize operational disruption while meeting compliance requirements

Assure safety and compliance by monitoring work environments and enforcing SOPs

Continuously improve service and calibration performance through trend analysis and process improvements

Contribute to budgeting and resource planning for metrology needs

Build partnerships with various teams to meet department and company objectives

Qualification

Metrology leadershipCalibration methodsInstrumentation systemsCGxP complianceCMMS (SAP PM)Building Management SystemsLean/Six SigmaSafety practicesTechnical documentationTeam collaboration

Required

Associates degree in engineering or technology-focused discipline. Military PMEL experience in lieu of degree

0-5 years of industry experience

Leadership in metrology/calibration across laboratory environments and site utilities/infrastructure within GxP contexts; demonstrated work with low-complexity analytical devices and facilities instrumentation

Strong knowledge of instrumentation systems, calibration methods, diagnostics, uncertainty and traceability, and CMMS (SAP PM preferred)

Working knowledge of cGxP, documentation best practices, audit readiness, and data integrity principles

Proven ability to partner across R&D, QC/Analytical labs, Facilities, Engineering, Validation, QA, and vendors; clear written and verbal communication

Ability to manage complex assignments with sound judgment, prioritization, and initiative

Commitment to safe work practices and hazard recognition across lab and plant environments

Preferred

Experience with Building Management Systems, HVAC controls, utility instrumentation, chiller/boiler plant equipment, and energy metering

Experience developing SOPs, quality documents, KPIs, and using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies

Track record of training and mentoring technicians in calibration procedures, standards handling, and technical documentation

Benefits

Short-term incentive bonus opportunity

Equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)

Retirement contribution (hourly roles)

Commission payment eligibility (sales roles)

Qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid leaves

Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

Company

AstraZeneca

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AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.

Founded in 1999

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GBR

10001+ employees

https://www.astrazeneca.com

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