Lonza · 1 week ago
Lead Metrology Technician
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expLonza is one of the world’s largest healthcare manufacturing organizations operating across five continents. The Lead Metrology Technician will oversee the installation, validation, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instruments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing laboratory efficiency.
BiotechnologyLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Oversee the installation, validation, calibration, and routine maintenance of laboratory instruments such as HPLCs, mass spectrometers, dissolution baths, and other laboratory and analytical laboratory equipment
Assist in development and implementation of routine maintenance and calibration program to ensure optimal performance and reliability of equipment
Oversee equipment service providers and adherence to company procedures
Ensure all laboratory equipment adheres to relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards
Support regulatory audits and inspections related to laboratory equipment compliance
Ensure proper documentation within quality management system when applicable
Maintain detailed and accurate records following GDP principles for equipment specifications, service histories, calibration results, and maintenance activities
Generate and manage equipment SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and ensure they are regularly reviewed and updated
Conduct training sessions for laboratory personnel on proper operation, maintenance procedures, and safe practices related to laboratory equipment
Serve as the point of contact for troubleshooting equipment issues and provide timely support to ensure minimal disruption in laboratory operations
Identify, diagnose, and resolve technical issues with laboratory equipment through hands on troubleshooting or coordination with external service providers
Analyze equipment performance data to proactively address potential issues and enhance laboratory efficiency
Work closely with research and development, quality assurance, and production teams to assess equipment needs for ongoing and future projects
Collaborate with management to identify and source new equipment and supplies, evaluating vendors based on quality, cost, and service
Identify opportunities for process improvements and equipment upgrades; participate in projects for optimizing laboratory operations
Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend advancements in laboratory equipment and best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
3+ years of experience in laboratory equipment management, preferably in the pharmaceutical or life science industry
Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and techniques, as well as maintenance, calibration, and regulatory compliance within a GXP environment
Preferred
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS); SAP Preferred
Experience with Waters Empower Software (preferred)
Experience with LIMS software (preferred)
Company
Lonza
Lonza Group supplies products and services to pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$444.8M2023-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $444.8M
2020-12-07IPO
Leadership Team
Wolfgang Wienand
Chief Executive Officer
Alfons Ehinger
Founder
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