Metrology Technician
Eurofins Scientific
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- Location
- Lancaster, PA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 26
- 2 days ago
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About the company
Eurofins Scientific
Biotechnology · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- The Metrology Technician is responsible for supporting the calibration, maintenance, qualification, and performance verification of laboratory equipment and instrumentation used in a regulated environment. This role works closely with laboratory teams to help ensure equipment remains compliant, operational, and available to support testing activities. Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine calibration, maintenance, qualification, and verification of laboratory equipment in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Support the operation and compliance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment within a regulated environment.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs, preventive maintenance, and service activities as needed.
- Assist with the installation, qualification, and implementation of new laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
- Maintain accurate equipment records, calibration schedules, work orders, and related documentation.
- Perform routine inspections and performance checks to ensure equipment remains in a qualified and operational state.
- Complete assigned tasks accurately, on time, and in compliance with applicable quality systems, procedures, and safety requirements.
- Assist with instrument investigations, deviations, and corrective actions as required.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability, calibration processes, and laboratory operations.
- Collaborate with laboratory personnel, vendors, and cross-functional teams to resolve equipment-related issues.
- Contribute to a positive team environment by sharing knowledge and assisting coworkers when needed.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or a related technical discipline.
- 2-5 years of experience in metrology, calibration, instrument maintenance, laboratory operations, manufacturing, or a related technical environment.
- Experience performing equipment calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, or qualification activities.
- Ability to accurately document work and follow established procedures.
- Experience working in a regulated environment such as GMP, GLP, GxP, ISO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, or environmental testing is preferred.
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meters, pipettes, temperature monitoring systems, incubators, refrigerators, freezers, autoclaves, or analytical instrumentation is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
- Education: a bachelor's degree
Key skills
equipment calibrationinstrument maintenancetroubleshootingaccurately document workfollow established proceduresorganizational skillsattention to detail
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Perks
- medical coverage
- dental
- vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
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The Metrology Technician is responsible for supporting the calibration, maintenance, qualification, and performance verification of laboratory equipment and instrumentation used in a regulated environment. This role works closely with laboratory teams to help ensure equipment remains compliant, operational, and available to support testing activities.
Key Responsibilities
Perform routine calibration, maintenance, qualification, and verification of laboratory equipment in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
Support the operation and compliance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment within a regulated environment.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs, preventive maintenance, and service activities as needed.
Assist with the installation, qualification, and implementation of new laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
Maintain accurate equipment records, calibration schedules, work orders, and related documentation.
Perform routine inspections and performance checks to ensure equipment remains in a qualified and operational state.
Complete assigned tasks accurately, on time, and in compliance with applicable quality systems, procedures, and safety requirements.
Assist with instrument investigations, deviations, and corrective actions as required.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability, calibration processes, and laboratory operations.
Collaborate with laboratory personnel, vendors, and cross-functional teams to resolve equipment-related issues.
Contribute to a positive team environment by sharing knowledge and assisting coworkers when needed.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or a related technical discipline.
2-5 years of experience in metrology, calibration, instrument maintenance, laboratory operations, manufacturing, or a related technical environment.
Experience performing equipment calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, or qualification activities.
Ability to accurately document work and follow established procedures.
Experience working in a regulated environment such as GMP, GLP, GxP, ISO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, or environmental testing is preferred.
Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meters, pipettes, temperature monitoring systems, incubators, refrigerators, freezers, autoclaves, or analytical instrumentation is preferred.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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
Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.