Metrology Engineer – Mass Spectrometry and HPLC

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Torrance, CA, USA
In-Office
100K-115K Annually
Mid level
Biotech
The Role
The Metrology Engineer is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Mass Spectrometry and HPLC systems in a regulated environment, ensuring reliability and compliance in laboratory settings.
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Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Phenomenex, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Phenomenex isn’t your typical scientific company. Founded nearly 40 years ago, Phenomenex is a global technology leader committed to developing novel analytical chemistry solutions that solve the separation and purification challenges of researchers, advancing the future of scientific analysis and investigation, ensuring the quality of essentials like your food, water, shampoo, and even cold medication. Be part of our global success and together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

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.

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • 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.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

  • Automation of processes geared toward more efficient analyses
  • The use of CMMS systems to aid in equipment maintenance, documentation and record keeping

Phenomenex, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $115,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

The U.S. EEO posters are available here.

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry or related field
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience servicing Mass Spectrometry and HPLC systems
  • Strong working knowledge of LC-MS/MS, HPLC/UPLC principles, and associated software
  • Experience in GMP and/or GLP regulated environments

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  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO and paid holidays are portrayed as robust, with formal programs and mentions of generous time off and rollover in some cases. This breadth supports a positive view of time-off availability.
  • Healthcare Strength Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is highlighted repeatedly and is viewed as comprehensive for regular full‑time employees. Descriptions such as “good” or “great” benefits reinforce the strength of the health coverage.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with company matching is consistently included as part of the package. The presence of matching contributions strengthens perceived retirement readiness.

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The Company
HQ: Sunnyvale, CA
4,883 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

Cepheid is dedicated to improving healthcare by pioneering molecular diagnostics that combine speed, accuracy, and flexibility. The company's GeneXpert® systems and Xpert® tests automate highly complex and time-consuming manual procedures, providing A Better Way for institutions of any size to perform world-class PCR testing. Cepheid’s broad test portfolio spans respiratory infections, blood virology, women’s and sexual health, TB and emerging infectious diseases, healthcare-associated infectious diseases, oncology and human genetics. The company’s solutions deliver actionable results where they are needed most – from central laboratories and hospitals to near-patient settings. For more information, visit http://www.cepheid.com.

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