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Independent ISO/IEC17025 Calibration Consultant
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- work Full-time
About the position
Contract Type: Occasional / Freelance (as needed)
Location: Remote with potential for on-site visits across the United States, initially Minneapolis.
We are looking for an experienced ISO/IEC 17025 Calibration Consultant to join our roster of independent experts on a contract basis. This role is project-driven, involving flexible and occasional assignments to assist calibration laboratories or organizations in achieving, maintaining, or enhancing ISO/IEC 17025:2017 compliance.
The consultant will work autonomously, providing technical guidance, compliance support, and documentation development aligned with U.S. regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
Key Responsibilities
* Guide laboratories in developing, updating, and maintaining ISO/IEC 17025:2017-compliant quality systems and procedures.
* Conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and gap analyses against ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
* Assist in preparing documentation, measurement uncertainty calculations, calibration methods, and audit readiness materials.
* Provide subject matter expertise on traceability, proficiency testing, and method validation.
* Support laboratories during A2LA, ANAB, or NVLAP accreditation processes, including corrective actions.
* Deliver staff training on metrology, calibration, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
* Advise on measurement equipment selection, software integration, and lab best practices across disciplines (electrical, dimensional, thermal, mechanical, etc.).
Minimum Qualifications
* At least 10 years experience working in or consulting for ISO/IEC 17025-accredited calibration laboratories.
* Solid understanding of metrology concepts, measurement uncertainty, traceability, and technical records.
* Familiarity with U.S.-based accreditation bodies such as A2LA, ANAB, or NVLAP.
* Strong technical writing skills and audit-readiness expertise.
* Proven ability to work independently and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
* U.S. work authorization (citizen or permanent resident) and willingness to travel as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
* Prior experience as a technical assessor, quality manager, or internal auditor under ISO/IEC 17025.
* Knowledge of ANSI/NCSL Z540, NIST Handbook 150, or other U.S. calibration standards.
* Proficiency with calibration software and digital quality management systems.
Place of work
Minneapolis
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