Metrology Specialist

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Metrology Specialist, at our state-of-the-art single-use multi-product biotech facility, in Dunboyne.

You will work as part of the integrated commercialization team in Global Quality Large Molecule Analytical Sciences (GQLMAS) and be pivotal in driving a culture of quality and operational excellence across the global network. This role is responsible for supporting the management and execution of the calibration and maintenance program for analytical instruments and laboratory equipment within the GMP environment at our Dunboyne site.

What you will do:

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to the following:

- Work independently as directed by the Metrology lead, according to Company safety policies and cGMP/cGLP procedures.
- Perform supporting activities for general lab operations, management and troubleshooting of analytical instrumentation, and compliance oversight.
- Drive compliance with our company policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory requirements and execute Good Manufacturing Practices(cGMP) in day-to-day activities.
- Review and approve instrument calibration, maintenance, validation data.
- Maintain analytical instrumentation and equipment under the responsibility of Metrology in a state of permanent inspection readiness.
- Track and maintain key metrics for the department and the site as communicated by the Metrology lead.
- Author and review local SOPs and deviation investigations as required.
- Oversight of external vendor engineers to ensure execution of calibration and maintenance activities in alignment with approved company and departmental procedures and requirements.
- Together with on-site Laboratory Asset Management Program (LAMP) coordinators, ensure calibration maintenance services are scheduled in accordance with documented due dates or ad hoc as required to support business needs.
- Serve as subject matter expert for the Metrology calibration and maintenance program during internal audits and regulatory inspections.
- Contribute to technical assessments on new technologies in partnership with global technical teams, providing input to strategy.

- Identify and harmonize practices across the site in relation to metrology processes to ensure compliance.

- Lead and coach others to solve problems and take new perspectives on existing solutions with a desire to continuously learn, improve and develop.

What skills you will need:

To excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

- A degree qualification in a relevant field (Science/Technical). MSc or PhD qualification desirable, with experience in metrology and qualification within a GMP environment
- Hands on experience troubleshooting laboratory instruments is essential
- Ability to think logically and be proactive under pressure.
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative in a constructive manner.
- Effective communicator and deep technical expertise in science

As a company, we are committed to all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when ideas come together in an inclusive environment.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

Required Skills:
Analytical Instrumentation, Equipment Maintenance, Experimentation, GMP Environments, Instrumentation, Laboratory Techniques, Metrology, Regulatory Compliance, Reviewing Literature, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing, Technology Management, Troubleshooting

Preferred Skills:
Audit Readiness, Coaching, Computer System Validation (CSV)

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable

Shift:
Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
NA

Job Posting End Date:
11/5/2026
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