• Application Deadline:
• Position: Lab Metrologist Trainee



• Job Type Contract



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience



• Location Rivers




• City Port Harcourt




• Job Field Science 
  
  

Educational Qualification

• HND/B.Sc. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Instrumentation & Control, Mechanical Engineering, Physics Electronics, Metrology or any related Engineering discipline.

Experience

• 0–2 years of relevant laboratory, instrumentation, electrical, or mechanical experience.

Technical Knowledge

The candidate shall possess knowledge of:

• Calibration of electrical, electronic, mechanical, pressure, temperature, and dimensional instruments.


• Use of calibration standards and reference equipment. Measurement techniques and uncertainty concepts.


• Instrument troubleshooting and basic maintenance.


• Reading engineering drawings, datasheets, manuals, and specifications.


• Data recording, calculations, and interpretation of calibration results.

Skills and Competencies

Candidate shall demonstrate:

• Basic knowledge of metrology and calibration principles


• Understanding of ISO/IEC 17025


• Good mathematical and analytical skills


• Ability to read technical drawings, manuals, and calibration procedures


• Basic knowledge of measurement uncertainty


• Good documentation and reporting skills


• Attention to detail and accuracy


• Safe handling of laboratory and electrical equipment


• Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team.


• Computer Proficiency


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).


• Familiar with ERP

Personal Attributes

• High ethical standards and accountability.


• Proactive and self-motivated.


• Results-oriented with attention to detail.


• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.


• Committed to continual learning and professional development.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the calibration and verification of measuring instruments according to approved procedures and standards.


• Perform routine calibration of instruments such as pressure gauges, temperature sensors, thermometers, weighing scales, electrical meters, multimeters, and other test equipment under supervision.


• Prepare and set up calibration equipment, reference standards, and instruments before calibration activities.


• Record calibration results accurately in calibration worksheets, equipment records, and laboratory databases.


• Assist in determining measurement errors, deviations, repeatability, and accuracy of instruments.


• Support the preparation and issuance of calibration certificates and reports.


• Ensure calibration standards and reference equipment are within their valid calibration periods and properly identified.


• Perform basic maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments and equipment.


• Maintain proper identification, labeling, storage, and handling of measuring equipment.


• Assist with measurement uncertainty calculations and other basic metrological evaluations.


• Follow laboratory SOPs, work instructions, safety procedures, and quality requirements.


• Assist in maintaining compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.


• Participate in internal quality control checks, proficiency testing, and inter-laboratory comparisons where required.


• Report any out-of-tolerance conditions, equipment damage, or abnormal calibration results to the supervisor.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and controlled laboratory working environment.


• Assist with the traceability of measurements to national or international measurement standards.


• Maintain accurate records of equipment history, calibration status, and maintenance activities.


• Support senior metrologists during on-site calibration and verification activities.


• Assist in preparing calibration equipment for field work, mobilization, and demobilization.


• Continue developing technical knowledge in metrology, calibration techniques, instrumentation, and laboratory quality management.