Element has an opportunity for Maintenance and Calibration Engineer (Metrology) to join our growing team in Ann Arbor, MI. The Maintenance and Calibration Engineer (Metrology)is responsible for developing and executing installation, operational, and performance qualification protocols on instruments and equipment that is compliant with regulatory requirements, and leading repair efforts.

Maintain master list of lab instrument and equipment for Ann Arbor site.
• Support instrument calibration schedules and coordinate outsourced calibrations.
• Identify and manage instrument qualification/validation status' for regulated projects.
• Coordinate purchasing, installation, and IQ/OQ/PQ of new instruments and equipment.
• Work with other team members to manage the OpenLab chromatography data system software and hardware configuration.
• Work with other team members to manage the ELPRO environmental monitoring system software and hardware configuration.
• Conduct maintenance and verifications for GC-FID, GC-MS/MS, U/HPLC, and LC-MS/MS.
• Coordinate purchasing and inventory of instrument preventative maintenance consumables.
• Diagnose and repair equipment.
• Schedule third party services.
• Uses statistics to analyze measurement standards and processes
• Develops calibration methods and techniques based on principles of measurement science, technical analysis of measurement problems, and accuracy and precision requirements.
• Maintains qualification and calibration status of all instruments and equipment.
• Recommends the purchase of equipment for the laboratory and coordinates ordering.
• Performs preventative and routine maintenance on instruments and equipment.
• Troubleshoots instrument and equipment issues and purchases parts as necessary.

• BS in chemistry, engineering or related fields, preferred, but experienced individuals with an associate degree or high school diploma are encouraged to apply.
• Previous related experience preferred but not required
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and an attitude of learning
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with GC-FID and/or GC-MS strongly encouraged.
• Proficiency with HPLC, LC-MS/MS, TGA, DSC, or FTIR are a major plus.
• Good fundamentals and ability to learn quickly

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting up to 40 pounds on occasion
• Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time
• Walking throughout the day
• Ability to read and write

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When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

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Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

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