Gas Metrology Engineer

The International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM), an intergovernmental scientific organization based in Sèvres (Paris area-France), seeks a Gas Metrology Engineer:

5-year full-time fixed-term appointment

Deadline to apply: 16 September 2026

Department: Chemistry Department of the BIPM

More information and applications: https://www.bipm.org/en/opportunities/2026-07-31-gas-metrology-engineer

The post designs, builds, programmes, validates, improves and maintains gas standard comparison and measurement facilities, performs calibration and comparison activities, and contributes to R&D developments while ensuring quality, safety and reliable delivery of technical outputs.

The principal duties and responsibilities of the postholder will be to:

• Design, develop and build, programme and operate gas measurement methods and facilities.
• Develop, maintain and operate systems supporting calibration and gas comparison services, and perform measurement activities.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, technical reports, software documentation, quality documents, and health and safety procedures.
• Apply technical expertise to laboratory measurement systems to enable their continual improvement and digitalization of measurement data.
• Prepare and deliver measurement reports, analyses and data in required formats.
• Manage and coordinate equipment procurement, maintenance, service contracts and calibration activities, ensuring equipment remains fit for purpose.
• Perform and support laboratory operational activities, including equipment maintenance, manual handling, transportation and waste management.
• Define, monitor and manage instrument and consumable requirements for developments and projects.
• Undertake additional tasks supporting the role as requested by the Department Director.

Supervisory responsibilities

• To train and supervise technical activities of visiting scientists and students.
• Provide technical expertise, mentoring and guidance within assigned developments and projects.

Liaison and Coordination activities

• Participate in technical collaborations and developments.
• Contribute laboratory technical expertise to international comparisons, scientific collaborations, and partnerships.