Metrology Specialist

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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Position Overview

The Metrology Specialist is responsible for the maintenance, calibration, qualification, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management of laboratory instrumentation used in regulated laboratory environments. This role ensures instruments remain compliant, accurate, and operational while supporting quality systems, validation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will serve as a technical resource for instrumentation-related activities and collaborate closely with laboratory and quality teams to maintain compliance with GxP requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, calibration, qualification, and validation activities on routine and advanced laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain laboratory instruments in a validated and compliant state through preventative maintenance, routine testing, troubleshooting, and repair activities.
• Investigate and resolve instrument-related issues, document findings, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Support the implementation, qualification, and validation of new laboratory instrumentation and systems.
• Assist in the development and execution of validation protocols, test scripts, and related documentation.
• Ensure all instrumentation activities are accurately documented and completed in compliance with quality system requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Maintain instrument records, calibration schedules, maintenance logs, and validation files.
• Collaborate with laboratory, quality, and technical teams to ensure instrumentation reliability and operational excellence.
• Identify and support process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, compliance, and instrument performance.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentoring to laboratory personnel on instrumentation-related procedures and best practices.
• Prioritize and complete assigned projects and tasks to meet departmental timelines and business needs.
• Promote a culture of quality, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 17025 calibration programs and measurement uncertainty assessments.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or contract laboratory environments.
• Familiarity with computerized laboratory systems and instrument qualification processes.

Basic Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences, Engineering Technology, Instrumentation, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in GxP-regulated laboratories, metrology, calibration, instrumentation maintenance, or related technical support functions.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered (e.g., 12+ years of directly related experience).
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, qualifying, and documenting laboratory instrumentation.
• Experience authoring technical documentation, including procedures, protocols, investigations, and reports.
• Experience developing and executing validation deliverables within a regulated GxP environment.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Position is Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, Pennsylvania 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

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Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.