Metrology Specialist

Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting a Metrology Specialist on behalf of our Multinational Biopharmaceutical Client based in Co. Meath on an initial 11-Month contract with potential to extend.
 
Days – Onsite
 
About the Role
The Metrology Specialist will be responsible for managing the routine maintenance and calibration of analytical instrumentation across laboratory and manufacturing areas. Working closely with cross-functional teams and external vendors, you will ensure instrumentation remains compliant with GMP, regulatory and data integrity requirements while supporting inspection readiness across the site.
 
What You Will Do

• Coordinate routine maintenance and calibration activities for analytical instrumentation across laboratory and manufacturing areas.
  • Oversee external vendors carrying out maintenance and calibration activities on site.
  • Review and approve maintenance and calibration documentation generated by external service providers.
  • Collaborate with laboratory teams, manufacturing, IT and site services to ensure calibration schedules are completed on time and in compliance with GMP, data integrity and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain accurate records within the site's calibration management system.
  • Participate in deviations, CAPAs and change controls relating to instrumentation maintenance and calibration activities.
  • Support inspection readiness by maintaining compliance for internal audits and regulatory inspections.
  • Ensure all activities are completed in accordance with site procedures, GMP and quality standards.

 
What Skills & Experience You Will Need
To be successful in this role, you will more than likely have:

• 3–5 years' experience within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related manufacturing environment.
  • Experience supporting laboratory or manufacturing instrumentation maintenance and calibration activities.
  • Understanding of change control requirements for validated systems and software.
  • Experience supporting regulatory inspections and internal audits.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Flexible approach with the ability to adapt to changing business needs.

Qualifications

• Level 7 or Level 8 qualification in Engineering, Science or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
  • Previous experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading biopharmaceutical manufacturing site, supporting critical laboratory operations while contributing to compliance, quality and continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment.
 


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