Metrology Supervisor

Labcorp; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Metrology Team Lead to direct a group of Metrology Technicians, ensuring calibration accuracy, equipment qualification, and compliant operations across sites. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, SOP development, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The position requires extensive metrology experience in regulated environments and leadership capability. It offers opportunities to influence quality systems, participate in audits, and drive lifecycle

Qualifications

• Educated to A-Level or Equivalent, Bachelor's Degree or other continuing education.
• ASQ, PMEL, Lean Six Sigma, or similar professional certification.
• Previous people leadership experience.
• Extensive metrology experience in regulated laboratory, pharmaceutical, or life sciences environments.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GLP, GCP, and Good Documentation Practices.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Metrology Technicians to achieve operational and compliance objectives.
• Serve as a SME for calibration, equipment qualification, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and compliance initiatives across local and regional sites.
• Develop and maintain calibration procedures, SOPs, policies, forms, and other controlled documentation.
• Support regulatory, client, and internal audits by providing technical expertise and documentation.
• Manage quality events, investigations, root cause analyses, CAPAs, and change controls within electronic Quality Management Systems.
• Lead harmonization projects and process improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Partner with laboratory and operational teams on equipment selection, validation, and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with vendors and sourcing teams to establish and manage service agreements and supplier qualifications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Troubleshooting

Education

A-Level or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Metrology Technicians to achieve operational and compliance objectives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for calibration, equipment qualification, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and compliance initiatives across local and regional sites.
• Develop and maintain calibration procedures, SOPs, policies, forms, and other controlled documentation.
• Support regulatory, client, and internal audits by providing technical expertise and documentation.
• Manage quality events, investigations, root cause analyses, CAPAs, and change controls within electronic Quality Management Systems.
• Lead harmonization projects and process improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Partner with laboratory and operational teams on equipment selection, validation, and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with vendors and sourcing teams to establish and manage service agreements and supplier qualifications.
• Contribute to budget planning and capital expenditure requests
  Educated to A-Level or Equivalent, Bachelor's Degree or other continuing education
• Additional Job Standards:
  • ASQ, PMEL, Lean Six Sigma, or similar professional certification.
  • Previous people leadership experience.
  • Extensive metrology experience in regulated laboratory, pharmaceutical, or life sciences environments.
  • Strong knowledge of GMP, GLP, GCP, and Good Documentation Practices.
  • Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world's most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people's health around the world. Together, we're improving health and improving lives.