Metrology Technician III, Quality Control

We are seeking a Quality Control (QC) Metrologist with expertise in analytical instrumentation. This is an on-site position based at our cGMP production facility in New Hope, MN, requiring a five-day work schedule, Monday through Friday. The role supports our Minneapolis quality control labs. Join our team where great things are happening and you can make a difference!

Job duties:

• Assists or takes the lead in troubleshooting and repairing instrument or equipment issues, leveraging creative and independent problem-solving skills to determine the best solutions.
• Oversees and performs the installation and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) of new equipment within the Quality Control laboratories.
• Develops calibration sequences, methods, and SOPs based on specific documentation, specifications, and requirements.
• Delivers training as required on systems and processes.
• Leads efforts for equipment improvements, relocations, and optimization processes.
• Administers equipment-related activities in SAP, TrackWise, and ELN systems.
• Collaborates with Procurement to establish and manage vendor contracts.
• Alerts Department Management of any nonconforming instruments or equipment and follows up to ensure timely resolution.
• Investigates equipment calibration failures and other issues using the electronic CAPA/deviation system.
• Conducts calibration and routine preventative maintenance for laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Disassembles, cleans, repairs, and replaces defective parts in laboratory test equipment as needed.
• Performs unscheduled calibration or maintenance tasks as necessary to support departmental needs.
• Coordinates with external calibration and maintenance service providers to ensure timely service.
• Ensures adherence to calibration and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Maintains up-to-date technical files, including specification sheets and equipment manuals.
• Conducts and approves calibration and preventative maintenance reviews as applicable.
• Reviews laboratory reports, procedures, engineering change requests, tooling prints, and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• May maintain work orders for glassware and laboratory equipment.

Minimum qualifications:

• Five or more (5+) years job related experience in onboarding, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting analytical equipment within the pharmaceutical or similar cGMP environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to apply existing work methods to different situations and solves problems ranging from recurring/routine to complex situations.

Preferred qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Chemistry, or other related fields.

Core Competencies;

Since its beginning, Padagis has been undergoing the process of identifying what we believe will lead to the success of our organization in a competitive landscape. To that end, we have developed a set of five "core" competencies. We strive to bring employees on board the journey with us who exemplify these key competencies:

• Service delivery - Understand who your internal and external customers are, identify their needs, and deliver value above their expectations.
• Active collaboration - Seek opportunities to work together across teams, function, business units, and geographies to seek success.
• Demonstrate agility - Proactively identify changes in our environment and act quickly, leading or embracing change.
• Think differently - Create, develop, and implement new ideas, products, services, or processes that involve introducing something new or significantly improving something that already exists.
• Excellent execution - Achieve outstanding results in all aspects of our organization, including our culture, leadership, strategy, and processes

About us:

At Padagis our focus is on health care products that improve people's lives. We are a market-leading generic prescription pharmaceutical company that specializes in "extended topical" medications, like creams, foams, mousses, gels, liquids and inhalable products. It's a great time to join our team because we have a high growth trajectory with now more than 1,300 employees across six locations in the United States and Israel. We've already established a successful track record of launching first-to-file and first-to-market generic pharmaceutical products that have helped to make prescription products more affordable for patients and reduce costs for the healthcare system. Our team members work in a dynamic environment where opportunity is built on a foundation of honesty and transparency. Please consider joining our team where great things are happening and you can make a difference.

What's Next:

At Padagis a real recruiter AND the hiring manager will review your application, not just a bot. This means we pay special attention to each application submitted for the position. While it could take a couple of days for us to get back with you, please know that we appreciate you applying for the open position and ask that you monitor your email for updates.