Metrology Technician

Portage, MI, USA

Full-time

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

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

• Investigations – Complete instrument/equipment failure investigations including impact assessment with appropriate corrective action under minimal supervision.

• Vendor Calibrations – Send instruments/equipment to vendors for calibration and repair; coordinate services on-site; communicate with vendors and service personnel regarding instrumentation issues; write transmittal letters regarding shipments and service required; review vendor equipment certificates for compliance and accuracy.

• Continued Growth – Lean operation, maintenance, calibration, repair, and troubleshooting of instruments/equipment through reading equipment manuals, attendance at internal and external courses, and vendor contact.

• Review and provide technical input on calibration and qualification procedures.

• Validations – Execute testing for change controls and validation protocols; initiate documentation from templates for routine instrument changes and summaries.

• New Technology – Assist with investigation of new technology and instrumentation for the laboratory. Perform repair, troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration, and qualification of advanced pharmaceutical laboratory equipment and instrumentation to meet GMP/GLP requirements

• Administer program for the scheduling and documenting maintenance, calibration, and qualification of laboratory equipment and instrumentation

• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• At least one year laboratory instrumentation experience; experience working with tools, diagnostic equipment, and electronic hardware; PC experience required

• Bachelor's degree in physical science (chemistry, physics, etc.) preferred; course work in instrumental analysis helpful; instrument repair and troubleshooting helpful

• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills; excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail; work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude; learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

Additional Information

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

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 USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.