Senior Metrology Specialist

Valencia, CA, United States of America

Full time

R1539248

We are seeking Senior Metrology Specialist to join IQVIA Laboratories at Valencia.

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 Senior Metrology Specialist proactively ensures laboratory equipment and instrumentation meet compliance, regulatory, and business requirements while supporting continuity, quality, and operational excellence.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Install, qualify, and onboard new laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and associated control software in accordance with SOPs

• Perform calibration, verification, preventative maintenance, and lifecycle documentation for validated instrumentation

• Troubleshoot, repair, and coordinate vendor support for analytical instruments to minimize downtime

• Partner cross-functionally with Facilities, IT, Quality, and Supply Chain to support infrastructure, inventory, and compliance needs

• Develop, maintain, and improve preventative maintenance programs, including risk assessments and gap analyses

• Serve as subject matter expert during audits and inspections and support resolution of quality incidents and CAPAs

• Train and mentor employees on equipment use, maintenance practices, and metrology procedures

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree or other equivalent combination of education and experience

• Four years of experience in a laboratory environment

• Hands-on experience in calibration, verification, and repair of measuring and test equipment

• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office, with strong Excel capability

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

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role:

• Ability to troubleshoot complex laboratory equipment and interpret engineering documentation and schematics

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, lead initiatives, and deliver projects to completion

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 $58,800.00 - $122,500.00. 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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