How to hire a metrologist

How to hire a metrologist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step metrologist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a metrologist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new metrologist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a metrologist, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a metrologist to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a metrologist that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of metrologist salaries for various roles:

   Type of Metrologist	Description	Hourly rate
   Metrologist	Electrical and electronics engineering technicians help engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment. They often work in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment... Show more	$19-52
   Engineering Technician Lead	Engineering technician leads are technical professionals who lead a team to design and build prototypes of a planned product or equipment. These technician leads are required to provide advice and technical support to the engineering team to resolve technical issues as well as oversee system maintenance and enhancement... Show more	$38-68
   Calibration Technician	The calibration technician's primary role in manufacturing industries is to make sure that measurements taken with the use of equipment are accurate. They are responsible for the regular monitoring and maintenance of equipment and instruments to ensure that their readings and output match the desired results... Show more	$16-29

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Metrology
   • GMP
   • Lab Equipment
   • FDA
   • Calibration Procedures
   • R
   • CAD
   • UV
   • Laser
   • HPLC
   • NIST
   • CMM
   • SPC
   • Laboratory Instruments

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   Responsibilities:

   • Wrote/Revise various calibration procedures to ensure GMP compliance.
   • Calibrate and repair electronic and physical/dimensional equipment traceable to NIST and FDA standards.
   • Conduct and perform quality management internal audits and responsible for writing/validating calibration protocols and providing technical support for metrology engineers.
   • Inspect and measure brake calipers for PPAP's and general product testing.
   • Make departmental decisions to assure full compliance with GMP's and other relate requirements.
   • Brake calipers are form in the foundry then machine and assemble at Akebono Columbia.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your metrologist job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A metrologist salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a metrologist in Florida may be lower than in Massachusetts, and an entry-level metrologist usually earns less than a senior-level metrologist. Additionally, a metrologist with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average metrologist salary

   $67,935yearly

   $32.66 hourly rate

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   Entry-level metrologist salary

   $41,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

   Average metrologist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$93,294	$45
   2	New York	$92,106	$44
   3	North Carolina	$87,687	$42
   4	New Hampshire	$87,367	$42
   5	Ohio	$86,671	$42
   6	Illinois	$84,608	$41
   7	California	$81,618	$39
   8	Georgia	$80,409	$39
   9	Minnesota	$76,702	$37
   10	Indiana	$75,665	$36
   11	Pennsylvania	$75,565	$36
   12	Iowa	$69,896	$34
   13	Oregon	$67,774	$33
   14	Florida	$66,264	$32
   15	Arizona	$65,734	$32
   16	Washington	$65,554	$32
   17	Utah	$61,249	$29
   18	Tennessee	$60,531	$29

   Average metrologist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$117,825	$56.65	1
   2	Fluke	$114,909	$55.24
   3	Zoetis	$111,879	$53.79	2
   4	Sanofi US	$107,945	$51.90	2
   5	Medline	$101,204	$48.66	1
   6	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$101,177	$48.64
   7	Lannett	$98,401	$47.31
   8	Tris Pharma	$95,457	$45.89
   9	Teva Pharmaceuticals	$95,017	$45.68
   10	Los Alamos National Laboratory	$91,251	$43.87	12
   11	West Pharmaceutical Services	$88,778	$42.68	5
   12	Eurofins	$87,462	$42.05	21
   13	Absorption Systems	$85,919	$41.31
   14	Alutiiq	$82,501	$39.66	1
   15	Diedre Moire	$81,629	$39.24
   16	Cambrex	$81,533	$39.20
   17	Advanced Technology Services	$81,143	$39.01	8
   18	Dwfritz Automation	$81,061	$38.97
   19	Terumo Medical	$81,051	$38.97	3
   20	Primera	$79,700	$38.32

4. Writing a metrologist job description

   A metrologist job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a metrologist job description:

   Metrologist job description example

   Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.
   
   In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.
   
   Â In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR â' 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
   * Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
   * Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
   * Regular attendance and punctuality
   * Compliance - Stay current with client, regulatory, validation, IT, and e-record compliance regulations, and requirements. Ensure projects are completed in compliance with existing quality systems. Provide support to implement new quality systems and programs.
   * Research - Assist with research of instrumentation with information obtained from vendors, manuals, and other resources to introduce duplicate/similar instruments and software. Assist with integration of instrumentation into existing data center environments and workflows.
   * Technical Writing - Author validation deliverables in accordance with established validation program. Assist with developing/enhancing instrumentation procedures. Training - Provide guidance and coaching within a team environment. Provide training to technical groups.
   * Validation Support - Accurately update validation program components and maintain LIMS instrument database entries. Perform periodic review for chambers and compile and assist with periodic review of computerized systems. Generate monitoring, trending, and departmental reports. Perform routine project close out activities.
   * Validation Testing - Assist with determining the approach to validate instrumentation. Utilize risk - based rationale to support approach. Provide quality project oversight and guidance to assist technical with testing and ensure documentation is complete and reviewed. Summarize results and maintain documentation in an organized GXP compliant manner to demonstrate status.
   * Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
   * Performs other duties as assigned
   * Bachelor's degree in chemistry, microbiology, biology, engineering, computer science, or other related degree concentration
   * One year of previous expereince as a system administrator or providing technical support for laboratory software applications
   * One year of technical writing including investigations, procedures, training, and/or validation documents
   * Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
   
   Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of San Diego, CA are encouraged to apply.
   
   * Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
   * Life and disability insurance
   * 401(k) with company match
   * Paid vacation and holidays
   
   Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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5. Post your job

   To find metrologists for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any metrologists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level metrologists with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your metrologist job on Zippia to find and recruit metrologist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit metrologists, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new metrologist

   Once you have selected a candidate for the metrologist position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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