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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals · 22 hours ago

Metrology Technician ll

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis. The Metrology Technician II will work closely with Quality Assurance, Laboratory, and Manufacturing staff to perform maintenance and calibrations for controlled equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

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Responsibilities

With growing independence perform calibration to NIST standards and maintenance on manufacturing, analytical, and process control systems, including, but not limited to:
Manufacturing equipment and processes
Analytical laboratory equipment and processes
Manage monthly assignments to reliably complete routine and non-routine maintenance and calibration tasks on time. Resolves roadblocks independently or with experienced team members and escalates complex issues for support
Have knowledge and ability to perform a growing set of routine maintenance and calibration tasks of moderate complexity, including multi-step techniques with growing independence
Perform non-routine maintenance with a degree of independence. Recognize unusual circumstances and communicates findings for support. Collaborate with manager and subject matter experts on problem solving and approaches to complex problems. including drafting of Equipment Qualification Reports (EQRs), and asset induction of new equipment
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
Growing knowledge in safety programs. Independently follows safe work procedures and identifies when the safe work permit process applies to new situations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete a hazards assessment and the permitting process. Completes permits for approval
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

Calibration to NIST standardsPharmaceutical laboratory processesControlled documentationMicrosoft Office proficiencyEquipment life cycle managementTechnical writingSafety program knowledgeCollaboration skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationAttention to detail

Required

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in mechanics, electronics technology or similar field, and 4 years of experience in a laboratory/manufacturing calibration role. (Equivalent High School and work experience will be considered)
At least 2 years of work experience with pharmaceutical laboratory/good manufacturing processes. (cGMP)
Must have basic skills in reading and understanding engineering drawings
Knowledgeable with LOTO (lock out tag out)
Experience with controlled documentation (SOP/WI)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and similar software
Developing 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 and repair with general lab equipment
Experience working on and troubleshooting automated systems
Awareness of change control practices for equipment and computer systems
Experience working with Blue Mountain or other Quality Management Systems, Regulatory Asset Management Systems
Experience with safe work permits including hot work, line breaks, and working in electrically classified areas
Knowledge with equipment life cycle management

Benefits

Competitive salaries
Excellent benefit package

Company

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals

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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company that focuses on the development of medicine to treat diseases with a genetic origin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.45B
Key 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

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Christopher Anzalone
President and Chief Executive Officer
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