Senior Metrology Engineer: GMP/GLP Equipment Expert

Lupin Pharmaceuticals; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sr. Metrology Engineer at Lupin Pharmaceuticals ensures that all laboratory instruments and critical equipment used in development and testing are properly calibrated, maintained, qualified, and compliant with GMP/GLP and internal quality standards.

This on-site role oversees equipment lifecycle activities, coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance, supports qualification efforts (IQ/OQ/PQ), and ensures accurate records and traceability to national and international metrology bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Metrology, Life Sciences, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 2-5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated laboratory environments.
• Hands-on experience with calibration, equipment maintenance, and qualification activities.
• Familiarity with GMP/GLP, data integrity, and regulatory expectations for laboratory equipment.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or coordinate calibration of laboratory instruments according to approved procedures and schedules.
• Maintain calibration standards, reference materials, and traceability to national/international metrology bodies.
• Review calibration results, assess out of tolerance conditions, and support investigations as needed.
• Maintain accurate calibration records in the equipment management system.
• Execute and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for laboratory equipment, including coordination with external vendors.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and ensure timely resolution to minimize downtime.
• Lead or support equipment qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new and existing laboratory instruments.
• Support periodic review and requalification assessments.
• Maintain equipment files, logs, certificates, and electronic records in accordance with data integrity principles.
• Participate in audits and inspections, providing documentation and technical support.
• Provide technical guidance to laboratory staff on proper equipment use and care.

Skills

Calibration

Equipment maintenance

Equipment qualification

GMP/GLP knowledge

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Metrology / Life Sciences

Tools

IQ/OQ/PQ

Job description

The Sr. Metrology Engineer at Lupin Pharmaceuticals ensures that all laboratory instruments and critical equipment used in development and testing are properly calibrated, maintained, qualified, and compliant with GMP/GLP and internal quality standards.

This on-site role oversees equipment lifecycle activities, coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance, supports qualification efforts (IQ/OQ/PQ), and ensures accurate records and traceability to national and international metrology bodies.