Hikma Pharmaceuticals · 21 hours ago
Specialist, Lab Metrology
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHikma Pharmaceuticals is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines. They are seeking a talented and motivated Specialist, Lab Metrology to perform compliance, maintenance, and repair of laboratory instrumentation and related documentation.
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Responsibilities
Writes and reviews departmental work instructions (WI’s). Identifies work instructions which require updates based on new processes, instrumentation, and regulatory requirements
Coordinates with management for content and to meet established timelines
Communicates with Scientists and gain buy-in for procedure updates
Build consensus with QLABS management and analyst for procedure harmonization
Performs instrument calibrations and monitors the calibration program
Maintains, performs, reviews, and schedules calibrations
Communicates directly with service engineers and Quality Laboratory management for impacted instrumentation
Identify root causes for instrumentation failures through impact assessment process with laboratory management
Communicate with Flow lanes to document and complete CAPA’s
Receives quotes from vendors
Reviews Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, Performance Qualification (IQ OQ PQ)
Conducts instrument repairs to ensure working and efficient laboratories through trending and data analysis. Identifies instrumentation which are no longer reliable or able to be maintained
Shows initiative and proactively works with Flow lanes to determine which instruments to retire
Performs and/or coordinates repairs either individually, with a team, maintenance department, or with outside engineers
Maintains, reviews, and schedules in database
Communicates directly with service engineers
Able to trouble-shoot in a timely and effective fashion to enable labs to meet deadlines
Mentors analysts on new or improved instrumentation and techniques To ensure growth and development of analysts as well as compliance
Trains required individuals and provides input on training modules for new/revised equipment
Prepares materials such as one point lessons
Identifies opportunities for improvement in laboratory instrumentation to ensure working efficient laboratory
Performs needs assessments with QLABS and Analytical Development for new technologies
Based on data available provides recommendations to management for new equipment purchases and drafts justification for purchase (APR)
Drives cost-savings in the lab through thorough review of all instrument and service quotes
Must be familiar will most types of analytical instrumentation (HPLC, UV, GC) – theory, operation, and trouble shooting
Extremely strong problem-solving skills and able to make general repairs to all types of laboratory equipment
Strong computer skills – able to learn new software on the fly, troubleshoot basic computer problems. Set up and interface computer systems with lab instrumentation
Strong communication skills – written and oral – with the ability to teach and convey technical knowledge and develop training materials for others to use
Knowledge of GMP regulations, analytical instrument qualification, calibration, and DP requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Scientific/Technical field required
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a QC pharmaceutical laboratory or related industry (food, chemical, or environmental)
Experience as laboratory instrumentation field service technician may be considered
Must be familiar with most types of analytical instrumentation (HPLC, UV, GC) – theory, operation, and troubleshooting
Extremely strong problem-solving skills and able to make general repairs to all types of laboratory equipment
Strong computer skills – able to learn new software on the fly, troubleshoot basic computer problems, set up and interface computer systems with lab instrumentation
Strong communication skills – written and oral – with the ability to teach and convey technical knowledge and develop training materials for others to use
Knowledge of GMP regulations, analytical instrument qualification, calibration, and DP requirements
Benefits
Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
11 company paid holidays
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
Employee discount program
Wellbeing rewards program
Career advancement and growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Paid maternity and parental leave
Company
Hikma Pharmaceuticals
Hikma focuses on a wide range of generic, branded generic and in licensed pharmaceutical products
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$250MKey Investors
International Finance Corporation
2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2005-11-04IPO
Leadership Team
Said Darwazah
Chief Executive Officer
Khalid Nabilsi
Chief Financial Officer
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