Metrology Technician

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services in Lancaster, PA, seeks a Metrology Technician to calibrate, maintain, qualify, and verify laboratory equipment in a GMP/GxP setting. The role supports testing activities and ensures equipment remains compliant and available for daily operations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 2–5 years of metrology or calibration experience, with hands-on skills using balances, pH meters, pipettes, and temperature systems.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Metrology

Calibration

Documentation

GxP compliance

Regulated environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

Balances

pH meters

Pipettes

Temperature monitoring systems

Incubators

Refrigerators/Freezers

Autoclaves

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in‑vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in‑vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

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.