Metrology Technician

Overview

At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible.

We’re dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We’re always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams.  
 
We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you.

At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact.

Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery.

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About the Opportunity

As a Metrology Technician, you will help ensure equipment and instrumentation remain accurate, reliable, and compliant. You will perform and coordinate calibration and maintenance activities, maintain accurate documentation, troubleshoot equipment issues, and work closely with internal teams and external service providers. This is a hands-on technical role supporting quality and operational excellence within a regulated environment.

This position is 5 days a week, on site in Germantown, MD. Two days of the week will be based out of our Frederick, MD site.

Your Tasks

- Perform calibration, testing, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of measurement equipment and instrumentation.
- Maintain accurate calibration records in the electronic calibration maintenance management system and ensure activities are completed within required due dates.
- Coordinate calibration schedules with equipment owners and oversee external service providers to ensure compliance with procedures.
- Troubleshoot calibration and maintenance issues of moderate complexity and make necessary adjustments, repairs, or replacements.
- Create and maintain SOPs and other technical documentation.
- Ensure activities comply with applicable quality, cGMP, regulatory, and EHS requirements.

Your Profile

- High School Diploma/GED required; technical/trade school or college degree preferred.
- 1–3 years of experience in calibration, instrumentation maintenance, or equipment repair; experience in a cGMP or regulated environment preferred.
- Experience with electronic calibration/maintenance management systems is an advantage.
- Good computer, organizational, and written and verbal English communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, customer orientation, and ability to work effectively with internal teams and external service providers.

The estimated hourly range for this position is $24-31.25/hour. Compensation will be based on the candidate’s experience, skills, geographic location, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation package that includes a bonus plan and generous benefits.

What we offer

- Bonus/Commission

- Local benefits

- Referral Program

- Volunteer Day

- Internal Academy ( QIALearn )

- Employee Assistance Program

- Hybrid work (conditional to your role)

Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.