Metrologist jobs in the United States

We at the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) take our responsibilities to you very seriously and are committed to protecting and promoting Georgia's agriculture through superior service and leadership. 

·         The mission of the GDA is to protect consumers, promote agriculture locally and globally, and assist our customers using education, technology, and a professional workforce.

·         The vision of the GDA is to continue to be a globally recognized leader in agricultural excellence through a commitment to safety, quality, growth, and innovation

This position is located within the Tifton Metrology Laboratory of the GDA Laboratory Division.  

The Metrology Laboratory is responsible for calibrating all types of equipment to contribute to the proper testing of standards to the national standards of accuracy on commercial weighing and measuring devices. 

Under general supervision, collects and organizes data and conducts analyses; provides technical assistance to staff; monitors and analyzes databases.

Job Summary:

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

·     Maintain and improve the Quality Control Program for the State’s standards.

·     Update and analyze control charts.

·     Calibrate laboratory and field standards of mass and volume.

·     Make recommendations for the approval, modification, or rejection of weighing and measuring artifacts.

·     Enter laboratory test data into the laboratory information system.

·     Consult with business, industry, state labs, and NIST on technical matters of measurement.

·     Provide technical assistance to management.

·     Monitors and analyzes databases.

·     Obtains and maintains NIST certification to be an authorized signatory.

·     Produce and issue calibration certificates to customers

Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

·     Constant standing/walking

·     Lift 50-pound mass artifacts and 53-pound volume artifacts

·     Sitting for extended periods

·     Exposure to different temperature environments

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree in physical or natural science from an accredited college or university.

·         Knowledge of Excel and PC-based software is preferred.

·         Current NIST certifications in mass and volume metrology.

NOTE: The Georgia Department of Agriculture conducts background checks on all final candidates.  The hiring of applicants is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background, and criminal records investigations, and motor vehicle reports.

HOW TO APPLY:  Resumes may be submitted by adding to your profile in Team Georgia Careers.

·         Via Team Georgia Careers http://team.georgia.gov/careers/

The GDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided.  Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the interview process.  Applicants who are not selected will not receive a notification. 

If you need accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 656-3615.

** The position will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified *