What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant (process technician) position at Convatec?
Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care. With around 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in almost 100 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2023 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more about Convatec, please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com
About The Role
As part of Convatec’s Applied Research organization within the Materials Science team, the Laboratory Technician is responsible for conducting hands-on laboratory experimentation with materials characterization equipment including but not limited to tensile testers (e.g. Zwick), thermal analyzers (e.g. TGA, DSC), microscopes (e.g. SEM, optical), chemical analysis tools (e.g. FTIR), surface analysis (e.g. Particle size), and viscoelastic measurement tools (e.g. rheometer). This individual will also be trained on and perform industry-specific adhesives testing. In addition to operating the equipment, the Laboratory Technician will support laboratory growth and development through tasks such as SOP writing, data organization, equipment troubleshooting, and new method development.
The Laboratory Technician will receive assignments from Engineers and Scientists, independently maintain and operate laboratory equipment, and report results and observations. They will be an integral part of data-driven decision making for the materials team.
Your Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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If you receive a suspicious approach over social media, text message, email or phone call about recruitment at Convatec, do not disclose any personal information or pay any fees whatsoever. If you’re unsure, please contact us at careers@Convatec.com.
Equal opportunities
Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Convatec is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Convatec employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Convatec. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
Already a Convatec employee?
If you are an active employee at Convatec, please do not apply here. Go to the Career Worklet on your Workday home page and View "Convatec Internal Career Site - Find Jobs". Thank you!
About The Role
As part of Convatec’s Applied Research organization within the Materials Science team, the Laboratory Technician is responsible for conducting hands-on laboratory experimentation with materials characterization equipment including but not limited to tensile testers (e.g. Zwick), thermal analyzers (e.g. TGA, DSC), microscopes (e.g. SEM, optical), chemical analysis tools (e.g. FTIR), surface analysis (e.g. Particle size), and viscoelastic measurement tools (e.g. rheometer). This individual will also be trained on and perform industry-specific adhesives testing. In addition to operating the equipment, the Laboratory Technician will support laboratory growth and development through tasks such as SOP writing, data organization, equipment troubleshooting, and new method development.
The Laboratory Technician will receive assignments from Engineers and Scientists, independently maintain and operate laboratory equipment, and report results and observations. They will be an integral part of data-driven decision making for the materials team.
Your Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct laboratory research safely and rigorously.
- Maintain careful records of laboratory data and observations.
- Install, operate, maintain and troubleshoot equipment when needed.
- Help develop new laboratory capabilities and test methods necessary for experimentation and materials characterization.
- Assess safety hazards of all new test methods and equipment. Work with our Facilities and EH&S manager to ensure proper PPE and procedures are in place for operation.
- Write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) for new test methods developed.
- Summarize and communicate results as needed
- 1 years of hands-on experience in a materials and/or chemistry laboratory
- Experience in materials characterization techniques (TGA, DSC, FTIR, rheology, SEM, particle sizing, DSA, mechanical testing etc.) is a plus
- Experience with execution of experiments, equipment maintenance with documentation.
- Troubleshooting skills.
- A strong and reliable safety mindset
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Software proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are required.
- This is an On Site position in Lexington, MA, must be located in the area.
This is a big step forward.
This is work that’ll move you.
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent Convatec
A formal recruitment process is required for all our opportunities prior to any offer of employment. This will include an interview confirmed by an official Convatec email address.
If you receive a suspicious approach over social media, text message, email or phone call about recruitment at Convatec, do not disclose any personal information or pay any fees whatsoever. If you’re unsure, please contact us at careers@Convatec.com.
Equal opportunities
Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives
Convatec is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Convatec employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Convatec. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
Already a Convatec employee?
If you are an active employee at Convatec, please do not apply here. Go to the Career Worklet on your Workday home page and View "Convatec Internal Career Site - Find Jobs". Thank you!
