The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.
Bionique Testing Laboratories LLC (Bionique) has been a leading global provider of mycoplasma testing services for the biopharmaceutical industry for over 35 years. Bionique offers the full breadth of services from lot and Final Drug Product release testing per regulatory guidelines to a GMP compliant Real-Time PCR assay to support clients’ needs from concept to clinical trials and commercialization for biopharmaceutical and cell therapy products. Bionique’s experience and expertise extends to development and validation of rapid microbiological methods to support abbreviated release timelines. Additional services such as regulatory and compliance consultancy add to Bionique’s unique position in this niche analytical testing space. Located in Saranac Lake, NY, Bionique is an FDA registered and GMP compliant contract testing facility. Bionique aims to offer unsurpassed quality mycoplasma testing services to meet the specific scientific and regulatory needs of each client and partner.
Company:
Bionique Testing Laboratories LLC
Job Description:
Summary:
The Metrology Technician is an entry-level position that performs assigned calibration, preventive maintenance, equipment monitoring, and documentation activities for laboratory and facility equipment in a GMP-regulated environment. Under established procedures and appropriate guidance, the position helps maintain equipment readiness, accuracy, traceability, data integrity, and compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
- Performs basic routine calibrations, preventive maintenance, and equipment performance checks on assigned laboratory and facility instruments in accordance with approved procedures and training.
- Maintains equipment readiness by completing assigned work accurately and within established schedules.
- Assists with installation, operational, and performance qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) activities, including equipment setup, data collection, and documentation.
- Assists with equipment setup, relocation, labeling, release, and decommissioning activities.
- Performs assigned equipment and system monitoring activities and promptly reports alarms, abnormal conditions, or overdue work; participates in after-hours support as assigned.
- Supports temperature mapping and air monitoring activities of laboratory spaces under direction.
- Identifies and reports equipment that may be out of tolerance, malfunctioning, or unsuitable for use and assists with impact assessments, investigations, and approved corrective actions.
- Maintains equipment records, status labels, logbooks, calibration documentation, and electronic records in accordance with approved procedures, CGMP requirements, and other regulatory bodies.
- Reviews own work and assigned records for accuracy, completeness, traceability, and required approvals before submission.
- Supports vendor scheduling, site access, equipment preparation, and collection of service documentation.
- Uses electronic scheduling, maintenance, and equipment systems in accordance with access, audit-trail, and data-protection requirements.
- Follows all safety, quality, data-integrity, CGMP, and company requirements
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Works effectively within established procedures and seeks guidance when work falls outside training or defined limits.
- Communicates clearly with supervisors, colleagues, vendors, and cross-functional partners.
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail, organization, dependability, and time-management skills.
- Handles multiple assignments and meets deadlines with appropriate supervision.
- Applies basic problem-solving skills and promptly escalates quality, safety, or equipment concerns.
- Maintains a collaborative and service-oriented approach.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical coursework or vocational training in instrumentation, electronics, maintenance, laboratory technology, or a related field is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of occupational safety requirements and willingness to work in laboratory and equipment areas.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn electronic scheduling, maintenance, and equipment-specific software.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Ability to work for prolonged periods at a desk and computer and to perform work within laboratory and equipment areas.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move between offices, laboratories, and equipment locations for extended periods.
- Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including fitted respirators, where job duties require it.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical and medical evaluation; specific immunizations may be required.
- Reliable transportation is required because public transportation is not available at the work location.
Compensation Information:
- The base compensation range for this role is between $23.00/hr - $25.00/hr.
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