Metrologist
Eurofins Advantar Inc.

Eurofins Advantar Laboratories, Inc provides expertise in virtually all dosage forms including small molecule, peptide, protein, DNA, RNA and oligonucleotide drug molecules. Our GMP-compliant services include pre-formulation and formulation development, analytical methods development/validation/remediation, release and stability testing, compendial analysis, and clinical trial material labeling and packaging.

Role Description

The Metrology Department provides:

• Preventative maintenance, calibration and qualification services for a variety of instrumentation in support of laboratory personnel.
• First response to customer requests for repair and maintenance of general laboratory equipment.
• Provide general direction and work prioritization for vendor contracted maintenance support.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly, understand and acknowledge verbal instructions, and be able to read and interpret work from work orders and task instructions.

• Perform assigned preventive maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, and report changes or repairs needed. Instrument types include but are not limited to:
  • Calibration: Lab timers, thermometers / data loggers, water baths, pressure / vacuum gauges, syringe pumps, balances, viscometers, centrifuges etc.
  • Analytical Laboratory Systems: HPLC/UHPLC, GC, UV/Vis spectrophotometers, plate readers, HiAC, dissolution systems,

• Update equipment history, process, document, and report results of all work performed

• Provide support to contractors, vendors, and scientists in a manner consistent with established work practices and quality standards. May be called upon to provide Vendor/OEM escorts for specialty repairs.

• Perform required administrative duties. For example: preparation of parts and assets for shipping, management of spare parts (replenish stock, organize, create inventory, etc.), asset inventory, maintenance of service records, equipment manuals specifications and technical reference materials.

• Work safely and report all potentially unsafe conditions. Participate and complete all required EHS, technical and professional training assigned.

• In addition to the above-described duties, the incumbent may be required to perform related duties as necessary to meet current contingency and/or mission requirements.
• Create, write and revise procedures and document templates as necessary to aid in GMP documentation of maintenance, calibration and qualification activities.

Qualifications

• Candidates may have any combination of the following:
• AA/AS degree in a laboratory science or better
• 2-3 years working with analytical instrumentation in a regulated laboratory
• U.S. Marine Corps TMDE or Air Force PMEL training or equivalent
• Experience operating/maintaining the following equipment is a plus
  • Agilent 1100 / 1200 / 1290 HPLC / UHPLC Systems
  • Agilent 7890 / 6890 GC Systems
  • Waters Acquity UPLC Systems
  • Use of Empower3 Chromatography Software
    • Advanced candidates will have:
    • Experience configuring systems
    • Be able to write instrument, processing and report methods

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Normally indoors; however, may be required to work in hot or cold environments for short duration. May be required to work in environments where conditions such as: noise and odors may exist. Work requests in Laboratory Environments have PPE requirements (Safety Glasses, Lab Coats, etc.).

In the performance of this job, the employee may be required to do prolonged standing, walking and sitting. Some heavy lifting (up to 100lbs) may be required. Must be able to physically perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the initial functions.

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of San Diego, CA are encouraged to apply.

As a Eurofins Lancaster Labs employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com .

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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