We're currently partnered with a global pharmaceutical organization hiring for a full-time metrology position to join their bigger QC Team! This is an urgent hire and offers a very competitive relocation package if needed. Should you be interested, please feel free to apply in!
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain the master schedule for Preventive Maintenance and Calibration.
- Plan and execute calibration and qualification activities according to the calibration master plan.
- Write and update procedures for instrument operation, maintenance, and calibration.
- Obtain quotes for instrument servicing and repairs.
- Prepare Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) protocols for new instruments.
- Initiate change controls for new and existing instruments and their procedures.
- Document all raw data and observations in notebooks or relevant documents.
- Inform the supervisor of any unusual or out-of-control (OOC) results and report deviations to management.
- Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and safety procedures.
- Review and report calibration and qualification documents.
- Log and address instrument repair requests.
- Schedule visits for external contractors for preventive maintenance or repairs.
- Place "Out of Service" tags on instruments due for calibration, needing repairs, or newly acquired.
- Open and conduct preliminary investigations under management guidance.
- Ensure all instruments are properly labeled and their calibration status is up to date.
- Order and manage spare parts for major instruments to support ongoing analyses.
- Check expiry dates of chemicals, reagents, and primary calibrators before use.
Key Qualifications:
- Minimum BS or equivalent degree in a scientific related discipline.
- Must have 4 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical industry at minimum within a GMP/GLP environment.
- Strong knowledge of analytical test methods including but not limited to HPLC/UPLC, GC, FTIR, and UV.
- Must have experience with instrumentation troubleshooting and/or calibration.
