Metrology Technician: Calibration & Equipment Reliability

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 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.