Senior Metrology/LC-MS Engineer

About the role

IQVIA Laboratories in Indianapolis is seeking a Senior Metrology and Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Engineer. The role ensures that laboratory equipment, analytical instrumentation and associated software meet compliance and business requirements, overseeing equipment qualification, calibration, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation and continuous improvement across the equipment lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Install, qualify, calibrate, verify, maintain, troubleshoot and coordinate repairs for laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation
• Perform preventative maintenance on analytical instruments, including Sciex liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry systems, and coordinate vendor maintenance when required
• Maintain equipment lifecycle documentation, inventories, preventative maintenance programs, risk assessments, gap analyses and standard operating procedures
• Partner with Facilities Management, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Quality and external vendors on equipment infrastructure, software validation, repairs and inventory
• Lead onboarding and qualification of new equipment and instrumentation, and act as subject matter expert during audits and inspections
• Support quality incident resolution, corrective and preventative actions, business continuity planning and emergency response coverage
• Train, mentor and guide employees and junior-level staff, and identify process, quality and safety improvements

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted
• 4 years of experience in a laboratory environment
• Hands-on experience calibrating and repairing measuring and test equipment, including documenting preventative maintenance programs
• Experience performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting analytical instrumentation, including LC-MS systems
• Experience evaluating, onboarding and qualifying new laboratory equipment and validating associated instrument software
• Applicable certifications and licenses as required by local regulations

Required skills

• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
• Root cause analysis, quality management, project management and process improvement
• Ability to analyze, interpret and communicate complex technical information and equipment schematics
• Leadership and mentoring abilities, and strong written and verbal communication

What we offer

• Base pay range of $58,800 to $122,500 per year, depending on qualifications, location and schedule
• Incentive plans, bonuses and other forms of compensation may also be offered
• Integrated benefits covering physical, mental and emotional, financial and social well-being