Lead Metrology & LC-MS Systems Expert

IQVIA LLC

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 59,000 - 123,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

IQVIA Laboratories in Indianapolis, Indiana seeks a Senior Metrology and Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Specialist. The role proactively ensures that laboratory equipment, analytical instrumentation, and software meet compliance and business requirements, overseeing qualification, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation throughout the equipment lifecycle.

The position involves onboarding new equipment, supporting audits, collaborating with Facilities Management, IT,

Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree is required.
4 years experience in laboratory environment.
Hands-on experience calibrating and repairing measuring and test equipment, including documenting preventative maintenance programs.
Experience performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting for analytical instrumentation, including liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry systems.
Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
Experience evaluating, onboarding, and qualifying new laboratory equipment and validating associated instrument software.
Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

Install, qualify, calibrate, verify, maintain, troubleshoot, and coordinate repairs for laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation.
Perform preventative maintenance on analytical instruments, including Sciex liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry systems, and coordinate vendor maintenance when required.
Maintain accurate equipment lifecycle documentation, inventories, preventative maintenance programs, risk assessments, gap analyses, and standard operating procedures.
Partner with Facilities Management, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Quality, and external vendors to support equipment infrastructure, software validation, repairs, and inventory requirements.
Lead the onboarding and qualification of new equipment and instrumentation in accordance with applicable standards and standard operating procedures.
Serve as a subject matter expert during audits and inspections, respond to inquiries, and support the resolution of quality incidents and corrective and preventative actions.
Manage laboratory initiatives, business continuity planning, emergency response coverage, functional metrics, and equipment evaluation projects.
Train, mentor, and guide employees and junior-level staff while identifying opportunities for process, quality, and safety improvements.