Metrology Manager

Company Description

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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 Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers 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 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years

Job Description

• The metrology manager is responsible for maintaining and repairing the laboratory equipment.  This is accomplished by directing a team of four metrologists and actively participating in the equipment repairs and maintenance.  The manager is also responsible for coordinating equipment repairs with outside service providers.
• IQ/OQ/PQ Support – Draft IQ/OQ/PQ documentation and provide resources to execute these projects or oversee outside vendors performing these tasks.  Accurately update validated components and maintain LIMS instrument database entries. Perform periodic review for stability chambers. 
• Technical Writing – Author and review instrument validation deliverables in accordance with established validation program. Assist with developing/enhancing instrumentation procedures. Author and review Metrology department SOPs.
• Maintenance of LIMS data for all laboratory equipment.
• Manage work assignment and development of four metrologists
• Compliance - Ensure projects are completed in compliance with existing quality systems. Provide support to implement new quality systems and programs.
• Applies GMP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Assist with research of instrumentation with information obtained from vendors, manuals, and other resources to introduce duplicate/similar instruments and software. Assist with integration of instrumentation into existing data center environments and workflows.
• Training - Provide guidance and coaching within a team environment. Provide training to technical groups.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Regular attendance and punctuality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, microbiology, biology, engineering, computer science, or other related degree concentration
• At least 4 years’ experience repairing and maintaining HPLC systems
• At least 2 year experience managing direct reports
• At least 4 years’ experience with GMP documentation
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of San Diego, CA are encouraged to apply.

Position Salary Range- $75,000- 100,000 based on experience and education 

• 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.