Metrologist

Metrologist- We offer a competitive benefits package!

The Company: GIA is the world's foremost authority in gemology. GIA is a global organization with headquarters located in Carlsbad, CA. GIA in Carlsbad boasts a 17-acre ocean view campus that accommodates approximately 800 of its 3,000 total employees worldwide. It offers many competitive health and commuter benefits that promote the well-being of its employees as well as that of the environment.

The Location: This position is located in Carlsbad, California at our corporate headquarters.

What to expect:

• Work Hours: Monday through Friday regular business hours

• We offer competitive medical, dental, vision and matching 401-K plans

• Paid vacation, sick and holidays, tuition assistance

Job Overview:

Improves methods for analysis of gemological measurement equipment to increase the quality of data; and/or develops new measuring instruments; develops and maintains a quality control system; and implements the change process throughout the GIA laboratories globally, by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities:

• Interacts with external vendors, as well as internal customers in quality control, process development, research laboratories and senior management to do the following:

• Works jointly with R&D team to improve existing or develop new measuring instruments. Serves as interface between research teams and production teams.

• Applies advanced mathematical and engineering knowledge (measurement science, mathematics, physics and engineering) to develop methods for analysis, and conducts calibration of devices and instrumentation, as follows:

• Identifies and utilizes appropriate test and measurement procedures

• Recommends calibration standards and test equipment

• Writes or assists in the development of test plans and test procedures

• Uses statistics to analyze measurement standards and processes

• Analyzes and solves calibration problems

• Performs corrective actions to address identified measurement problems

• Evaluates new calibration methods and procedures based on analysis of data

• Maintains calibration laboratory and/or quality systems.

Maintains responsibility for the following instruments, plus others as needed: microbalances, 3-D non-contact measuring devices, color analysis measuring devices, and spectral analysis measuring devices.

• Maintains responsibility for development of maintenance and calibration schedules and corresponding tests, as well as management of related documentation.

• Maintains responsibility to ensure that laboratory instrumentation at multiple locations is properly calibrated and on-schedule to comply with established guidelines.

• Maintains responsibility for a quality management system and its development, documentation, and implementation to domestic and international requirements.

• Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctioning laboratory equipment as necessary to maintain critical workflows; and performs routine calibration and maintenance on a variety of complex analytical equipment and instrumentation.

• Completes other assigned test-related tasks.

• Keeps updated on knowledge of new technologies, processes and methods.

• Travels domestically and/or globally using commercial transportation resources.

• Communicates effectively, gets along with coworkers and management, and deals with others effectively and professionally under pressure.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Ability to develop methods for analysis and conduct calibration of devices and instrumentation.

• Strong written and verbal communications skills complemented with good listening skills.

• Ability to adhere to project and task schedules.

• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project, MS PowerPoint.

• Proficiency in LabView and or 3-d design techniques desirable.

• Able to acquire and analyze data using different statistic tools to facilitate process analysis and continuous improvements.

• Able to work well with departments and companies to ensure smooth workflow and proper handling of clients.

• Self motivated, positive attitude, responsible, accountable, flexible, organized, determined, energetic, service oriented, strong documentation skills, keen attention to detail, "team" oriented, sound judgment, creative thinker and strong problem solving skills, customer service-oriented to ensure customer satisfaction, goodwill and repeat business, dedication to company goals and a willingness to improve and excel.

• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer or Reliability Engineer preferred

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred; and two to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Pay Range: $71K-87K

Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees.