New Mexico State University invites you to apply to be a part of a diverse, dynamic and welcoming learning and working environment in Las Cruces, NM. NMSU seeks employees who are creative and flexible in developing and evaluating new ideas and ways to evolve NMSU into the future. Located in the borderlands and adjacent to the mighty Rio Grande, NMSU is a proud Hispanic-serving institution in the minority-majority state of New Mexico. Southern New Mexico features an average of 294 days of sunshine annually, making NMSU ideal for job-seekers who enjoy hiking, mountain biking, canoeing and bird-watching. NMSU is committed to sustainability through improving and maintaining the quality of human life while preserving the integrity, stability, and beauty of ecological systems for the future. We are looking for student-centered employees with a passion for success. NMSU invites you to take the first step to your successful and rewarding career by applying today.

NMSU is New Mexico’s land-grant and space-grant institution, a comprehensive research institution dedicated to teaching, research, public service and outreach. In addition, the NMSU system includes a satellite learning center in Albuquerque, Cooperative Extension Service offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, and 12 agriculture research and science centers. New Mexico State University is the institution of choice for more than 15,000 students from 49 states and 89 foreign countries.

The City of Las Cruces is the second largest city in New Mexico and is located in Doña Ana County, approximately 45 miles north of El Paso, Texas, and 225 miles south of Albuquerque. Las Cruces is the economic and geographic center of the Mesilla Valley, the agricultural region on the floodplain of the Rio Grande which extends from Hatch to the west side of El Paso, Texas. The Organ Mountains, 10 miles to the east, are dominant in the city’s landscape, along with the Doña Ana Mountains, Robledo Mountains, and Picacho Peak. Las Cruces lies within a short driving distance of the Mexican border at Santa Teresa, as well as many other locations in the broader borderland region.

Geography, climate, demographics, and ambiance of Las Cruces and NMSU combine to offer a truly excellent place to thrive. Family members will discover a warm, open community that offers an attractive array of activities and outdoor recreation, amenities, services and opportunities, whether they are looking for top-notch education, meaningful employment, or simply a safe and comfortable place to live.

In the capacity of working with NMDA in the Metrology Laboratory, must participate in Inter-laboratory comparisons with other State Laboratories and required National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and National Voluntary Laboratory Auditing Program (NVLAP). The metrologist for NMDA calibrates artifacts defined by its Scope of Recognition and/or Accreditation and ensures that the Laboratory remains recognized per New Mexico Weights and Measures Law Chapter 57, Article 17 by NIST in order to provide standard calibration services to NMDA and constituents.

Apply measurement science, mathematics, physics, and engineering principles to develop and/or design and support measurement systems, processes, and procedures for calibration of inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM&TE) based on analysis of measurement problems, accuracy and precision requirements. Use statistics to analyze calibration standards and processes. Evaluate new calibration methods and procedures. Recommend calibration standards. Monitor compliance with calibration laboratory and/or departmental quality systems. May develop software to assist in calibration laboratory and/or departmental processes. May perform laboratory and/or departmental administration and management.

Performs laboratory work involving physical measurement of mass, volume (gravimetrically and volume transfer) and other related measurements including the proper care and handling of measurement standards and the use of sensitive instruments. Calibrates a wide range of equipment used as measurement standards. Works under close supervision by Program Manager or Senior Metrologist.

Assists in inspection, repair, adjustment and calibration of field weighing and measuring devices used by the State Officials and Registered Repair Establishments to maintain conformity to standards and regulations enforced by State law; Calibrates a wide range of equipment used as measurement standards; Sets up experiments to conduct measurement studies, to develop measurement procedures or to determine the effects of environmental change on measurement techniques and devices; Participates in Inter-laboratory comparisons with other State Laboratories and performs required National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and National Voluntary Laboratory Auditing Program (NVLAP); Assists in maintaining the Laboratory’s Quality System; Supports maintenance of the State laboratory according to NIST procedures and practices; Assists in prototype calibrations and in testing devices not typically encountered in commercial weights and measures; Assists the laboratory program manager in implementing policies and procedures for laboratory operations and in selecting new equipment for the laboratory; Assists in preparing required reports, calibration certificates, and client billings; Writes reports for routine tests conducted in the laboratory; May travel throughout the State and must travel to other states annually to participate in the Regional Measurement Assurance Training and laboratory certification programs conducted by NIST; Perform mass and volume (gravimetric & volume transfer) measurements at the Echelon II & III level with little or no supervision. May be be assigned as trainer to associate metrologist; Enter check standard values in the appropriate charts; Determine if data points are in control; report preparation and presentation; Assume the duties of Quality manager of the laboratory. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of algebra, geometry and physics as they relate to measuring mass, volume, length and temperature; Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to primary and secondary standards of measurements; Knowledge of metrology laboratory procedures; Knowledge of procedures and techniques used in calibrating and testing measurement devices; Knowledge of the characteristics, functions and use of standard weighing and measuring devices;

Interpersonal and organizational communication, both oral and written.

Ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental staff, the general public and industry representatives. Ability to interpret and apply technical guidelines, specifications, regulations and laws applicable to testing and certifying measuring equipment; Ability to make analytical determinations based on observations, technical procedures and use of measurement laboratory equipment; Ability to use a variety of measuring tools and instruments;

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Two (2) years of experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.

Experience in the use of Microsoft Excel and other software. Science based background or coursework and experience in mathematics, physics, statistical analysis or physics.

Successful completion of the basic math test from NIST Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Metrology, Mass Metrology, and Volume Metrology Seminars and their associated Laboratory Auditing Program problems within two years of hire.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. repetitively and obtain/maintain NMSU forklift certification.

The electronic application is the official document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.