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IQVIA
Senior Metrology Specialist
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What they do
An Instrumentation Technician carries out planned or unplanned maintenance and repair activities on a wide range of electronic equipment and process control and safety systems.
$83,010 / year median in California
+4% projected growth
Job Description
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.
To learn more about our benefits, visit https://jobs.iqvia.com/benefits .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.
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 proceduresWhat 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 forThis 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 completionWhat 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.To learn more about our benefits, visit https://jobs.iqvia.com/benefits .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.