GMP Metrology Specialist — Instrumentation & Calibration

MSD; Dunboyne; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Dunboyne, Ireland, seeks a Metrology Specialist to lead calibration and maintenance programs for analytical instruments in a GMP environment.

You will work with the Global Quality Large Molecule Analytical Sciences (GQLMAS) team to ensure compliance and readiness across the site. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, strong analytical skills, and the ability to operate independently within a safety-focused, team-driven setting.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in a relevant field (Science/Technical).
• MSc or PhD desirable, with experience in metrology within a GMP environment.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting laboratory instruments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work independently under Metrology lead following safety and cGMP/cGLP procedures.
• Support general lab operations, management and troubleshooting of instrumentation, and regulatory oversight.
• Drive compliance with company policies and GMP in day-to-day activities.
• Review and approve instrument calibration, maintenance and validation data.
• Maintain instrumentation and equipment in a state of inspection readiness.
• Track and maintain key metrics for the Metrology department and site.
• Author and review local SOPs and deviation investigations as required.
• Oversee external vendor engineers to ensure calibration/maintenance aligns with procedures.
• Coordinate calibration maintenance scheduling with LAMP coordinators to meet business needs.
• Serve as subject matter expert during audits and inspections.
• Contribute to tech assessments and input strategy with global teams.
• Harmonize metrology practices across site to ensure compliance.
• Lead and coach others to solve problems and adopt new perspectives.

Skills

Analytical Instrumentation

Equipment Maintenance

Experimentation

GMP Environments

Instrumentation

Laboratory Techniques

Metrology

Regulatory Compliance

Reviewing Literature

SOP Writing

Technology Management

Troubleshooting

Education

Science/Technical degree

MSc/PhD desirable (GMP/metrology)

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Dunboyne, Ireland, seeks a Metrology Specialist to lead calibration and maintenance programs for analytical instruments in a GMP environment.

You will work with the Global Quality Large Molecule Analytical Sciences (GQLMAS) team to ensure compliance and readiness across the site. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, strong analytical skills, and the ability to operate independently within a safety-focused, team-driven setting.