Metrology Engineer

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Indianapolis, IN, United States of America

Full time

R1547562

We are seeking Metrology Specialist to join IQVIA Laboratories at Indianapolis, IN.

We hire passionate innovators who drive healthcare forward through thoughtful and inclusive collaboration. If you want to discover a career with greater purpose, join us as we transform and accelerate research and development.

Job Summary:

The Metrology Specialist supports laboratory operations by performing qualification, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities for analytical and process instrumentation, with a priority focus on regulated equipment. This role helps maintain equipment lifecycle documentation, supports software validation activities, and contributes to instrument readiness and operational continuity.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled qualification, calibration, preventive maintenance, and repair activities for laboratory instrumentation and equipment

• Install and qualify new equipment and coordinate vendor installation and qualification when needed

• Troubleshoot instrumentation and equipment issues, diagnose root causes, and complete repairs when appropriate or coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to minimize downtime

• Maintain lifecycle documentation, calibration records, standard operating procedures, and audit-ready equipment files in accordance with applicable procedures

• Establish and maintain preventive maintenance programs, risk assessments, and inventory records for instruments, consumables, and spare parts

• Support software validation activities in collaboration with vendors and internal information technology teams

• Take initiative to investigate technical issues through self-study and problem solving while escalating complex issues to metrology leadership when needed

What We Are Looking For:

• Associate's Degree in electronics or mechanical technology or closely related field required

• One or more years of experience in metrology, calibrating and troubleshooting lab instrumentation including UPLC, HPLC, LC, LC/MS

• Experience working in a regulated environment such as good laboratory practice or good manufacturing practice

• Related hands-on experience in calibration and repair of measuring and test equipment

• Related hands-on experience troubleshooting laboratory equipment, diagnosing issues, and helping resolve process problems

• Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role:

• Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel

• Effective organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, clients, and vendors

• Effective communication and presentation skills

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and apply structured problem solving in a laboratory setting

What We Offer You:

We put our employees at the center of everything we do and are committed to providing them, and their families, with benefits that meet their diverse and changing needs. We invest in integrated benefits programs and resources to take care of our employees' physical, mental and emotional, financial and social well-being so they can thrive at home and at work, at any stage of their well-being journey.

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If you're looking to unleash your potential, join IQVIA Laboratories to help make the extraordinary possible!

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $46,200.00 - $96,200.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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