Senior Metrologist

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.

In 2023, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate

Demonstrates and promotes the company vision

Attendance – Regular attendance and punctuality

Administration – Administer metrology program; maintain equipment database; tag instruments; perform scheduling with internal clients and external vendors

Maintenance, Calibration, Qualification, Repair, and Troubleshooting – Routine laboratory equipment such as balances, EMS sensors, thermometers, fume hoods, refrigerators, sonicators, chart recorders, ovens, and pH meters

Investigations – Initiate and perform equipment failure investigations under minimal supervision

Vendor Calibrations – Send instruments/equipment to vendors for calibration and repair; coordinate services on-site; communicate with vendors and service personnel regarding instrumentation issues; write transmittal letters regarding shipments and service required; review vendor equipment certificates for compliance and accuracy

Time Tracking – Maintain departmental spreadsheets to provide time trending and task data

Continued Growth – Learn operation, maintenance, calibration, repair, and troubleshooting of instruments/equipment through reading equipment manuals, working with experienced metrologists, attendance at internal and external courses, and vendor contact

Procedures – Review and provide technical input on calibration and qualification procedures

EMS – Ability to navigate system, review trends, and retrieve/compile data

Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner

Performs other duties as assigned

Bachelors degree/Certification in physical science, engineering, or information technology.

5 years GxP, laboratory, and/or instrument maintenance and repair experience.

A combination of college and related technical experience will be considered (e.g. 9 years experience).

Experience performing and documenting instrument trouble shooting, non-routine events, and/or validations.

Experience writing technical documents (e.g. procedures, investigations).

Familiarity with electronic record requirements and computer system validation (e.g. Annex 11, Part 11)

Position is full-time, Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Portage, MI 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 is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.