Metrology Engineer

Eurofins; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Eurofins is seeking a Metrology Engineer to provide technical leadership for the lifecycle management of laboratory instrumentation within a regulated environment. You will calibrate, qualify, maintain, troubleshoot, and continuously improve diverse laboratory equipment while partnering with operations, quality, and engineering teams to ensure reliability and compliance.

The role demands hands-on problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive process improvements in a

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in metrology, calibration, instrumentation engineering, or related functions within a regulated environment.
• Experience in qualification, calibration, maintenance, and validation of laboratory instrumentation.
• Strong technical writing skills with procedures, protocols, investigations, and validation documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead calibration, maintenance, qualification, and validation activities for laboratory instrumentation to ensure regulatory compliance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, perform root cause investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Support installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation of new laboratory equipment and systems.
• Develop, review, and execute protocols, investigations, and technical reports.
• Ensure instrumentation remains validated through preventive maintenance and lifecycle management.
• Manage calibration schedules, maintenance records, qualification documentation, and equipment histories.
• Collaborate with laboratory, quality, and technical teams to support business objectives and maintain GxP compliance.
• Serve as a technical resource during audits and inspections.
• Provide training and mentorship on instrumentation best practices.

Skills

Technical writing

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

GxP systems

Job description

Are you passionate about solving complex technical challenges and ensuring critical laboratory systems perform at the highest level? Eurofins is seeking a Metrology Engineer to provide technical leadership for the lifecycle management of laboratory instrumentation within a regulated environment. In this role, you will be responsible for the calibration, qualification, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of a diverse range of laboratory equipment. You'll partner closely with laboratory operations, quality, and engineering teams to ensure instrumentation remains reliable, compliant, and ready to support scientific innovation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced instrumentation professional who enjoys hands‑on problem solving, driving process improvements, and serving as a technical subject matter expert in a fast‑paced laboratory environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead calibration, maintenance, qualification, and validation activities for laboratory instrumentation to ensure operational reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, perform root cause investigations, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Support the installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation of new laboratory equipment and systems.
• Develop, review, and execute protocols, engineering assessments, investigations, and technical reports.
• Ensure instrumentation remains in a validated state through preventative maintenance programs and lifecycle management strategies.
• Manage calibration schedules, maintenance records, qualification documentation, and equipment histories.
• Analyze equipment trends to identify opportunities for increased reliability, efficiency, and performance.
• Collaborate with laboratory, quality, and technical teams to support business objectives and maintain GxP compliance.
• Serve as a technical resource during audits, inspections, and regulatory activities.
• Provide training and mentorship on instrumentation best practices and troubleshooting techniques.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance laboratory operations and equipment performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Instrumentation, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience supporting metrology, calibration, instrumentation engineering, equipment qualification, or related functions within a regulated environment.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, qualifying, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory instrumentation.
• Strong technical writing skills with experience authoring procedures, protocols, investigations, and validation documentation.
• Experience working within GxP-regulated environments.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship., Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or contract laboratory environments.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), laboratory software systems, and equipment qualification programs.
• Knowledge of equipment lifecycle management, risk assessment methodologies, and continuous improvement practices.

About Eurofins

At Eurofins Scientific, our work helps make the world a safer, healthier, and more sustainable place. From the food you eat and the water you drink to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins delivers the scientific testing and expertise that help ensure products are safe, authentic, and of the highest quality.

As a global leader in laboratory testing services, Eurofins supports customers across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, environmental, clinical, and consumer product industries. Our scientists and technical experts work on the front lines of innovation, helping clients bring new products to market while meeting the highest standards of quality and compliance. What started as a single laboratory in Nantes, France, has grown into a global network of more than 58,000 employees across 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Together, we perform more than 200,000 analytical methods and support some of the world's leading organizations in advancing science, improving public health, and protecting the environment.

At Eurofins, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, collaborate with talented professionals, and build a career within a growing global organization dedicated to scientific excellence.

At Eurofins, you'll join a global leader in laboratory testing and scientific services while working alongside talented professionals dedicated to improving health, safety, and sustainability worldwide. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, solve complex technical problems, and contribute to the success of cutting‑edge scientific operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career development opportunities within a global organization