Analytical Laboratory Metrology Specialist

Job Description

The Analytical Chemistry in Commercialization and Supply (ACDS) Operations and Compliance group has an exciting opportunity for Metrology Specialist positions at our Rahway NJ and West Point PA sites.

We are seeking highly talented and motivated individuals to serve in a metrology specialist role that is responsible for the oversight of regulated and non-regulated laboratory equipment in a fast-paced multidisciplinary lab environment. The candidate will be involved in overseeing the lifecycle of the lab instrumentation covering acquisition and installation performance or coordination of routine maintenance computer system validation(SDLC) and regulated systems retirement.

Position responsibilities:

• Prepare review and approve instrument/equipment documentation such as master equipment lists qualification documentation and calibration documentation

• Coordinate service activities across a variety of vendors and service engineers while building and maintaining strong working relationships

• Gain a working knowledge of laboratory equipment to facilitate troubleshooting and/or perform maintenance or calibration activities

• Participate in computer system validation activities associated with new or upgraded equipment or software packages

• Support the purchase installation and equipment qualification of new laboratory equipment

• Collaborate with metrology and partner groups to drive quality data integrity and operational excellence as well as process improvements training and site support

• Originate and progress deviation and Change Management (CM) records to document impact of instrument changes and issues

• Perform and document investigations and assist in developing/implementing CAPA plans

• Support internal and external audits while maintaining labs in a state of permanent inspection readiness

• Work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced integrated multidisciplinary team environment and partner network

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (cGMP) and internal policies and procedures with a strong focus on data integrity

Education Minimum Requirement:

• B.S. Degree in Chemistry Engineering or closely related scientific field

Required Experience and Skills:

• Experience working within a regulated (GMP) laboratory and adherence to data integrity and compliance principals

• Familiarity with analytical laboratory equipment including HPLCs GCs UVs dissolution systems IR Karl Fischer and dissolution with ability to troubleshoot them

• Highly organized/strong attention to detail and capable of multi-tasking to manage a variety of laboratory equipment or system related schedules documents and maintenance tasks

• Technical and innovative problem-solving skills

• Capable of working both independently and within a cross-functional team to deliver complex objectives under aggressive timelines in a rapidly changing environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an eagerness to learn adapt and improve subject matter expertise

• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with a variety of on-site and off-site collaborators and partner groups

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience with maintenance of analytical instrumentation with ability to troubleshoot them

• Experience with computerized standalone systems GMP validation requirements (SDLC)

• Familiarity with authoring relevant instrument standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Experience in internal/external quality inspections and audits

• Experience with change management and deviation management

Required Skills:

Analytical Chemistry Analytical Instrumentation Change Management Computer System Validation (CSV) Data Analysis Data Integrity Equipment Maintenance Experimentation GMP Environments Inventory Management Laboratory Equipment Installation Metrology Metrology Equipment Regulatory Compliance Routine Maintenance Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing Teamwork

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Laboratory Analytical Laboratory Equipment cGMP Regulations GMP Compliance Laboratory Instrumentation

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The salary range for this role is

$96200.00 - $151400.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills geographic location government requirements and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical dental vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family) retirement benefits including 401(k) paid holidays vacation and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

03/3/2026

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