Metrology Engineer – Mass Spectrometry and HPLC
About The Position
The Metrology Engineer – Mass Spectrometry and HPLC is responsible for providing installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair services for Mass Spectrometry and HPLC instrumentation to ensure reliable operation, data integrity, and compliance in a regulated laboratory or manufacturing environment. This position reports to the Metrology Manager and is part of the Manufacturing Science and Technology function located in Torrance and will be an on-site role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Perform installation, qualification support, preventive maintenance, calibration, and repair of Mass Spectrometry (LC‑MS, GC‑MS, QTOF, triple quad) and HPLC/UPLC systems. Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, software, and analytical performance issues to minimize instrument downtime. Serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) for assigned analytical instrumentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Sciences, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Minimum 3+ of hands‑on experience servicing Mass Spectrometry and HPLC systems in a regulated laboratory environment (pharma, biotech, diagnostics, or CRO).
- Strong working knowledge of LC‑MS/MS, HPLC/UPLC principles, fluidics, vacuum systems, detectors, and associated software.
- Demonstrated experience working in GMP and/or GLP regulated environments.
Nice To Haves
- Automation of processes geared toward more efficient analyses
- The use of CMMS systems to aid in equipment maintenance, documentation and record keeping
Responsibilities
- Perform installation, qualification support, preventive maintenance, calibration, and repair of Mass Spectrometry (LC‑MS, GC‑MS, QTOF, triple quad) and HPLC/UPLC systems.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, software, and analytical performance issues to minimize instrument downtime.
- Serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) for assigned analytical instrumentation.
Benefits
- paid time off
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
- bonus/incentive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
