Manufacturing Polymer Technician

HOURS: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

About Us:

Poly-Med is the leading developer of bioresorbable polymers and fibers. We help innovative medical device companies focused on improving patient outcomes. Poly-Med designs, develops and manufactures superior materials to get customer products to market in the most efficient manner with the greatest improvement to quality of life. Located in Anderson, South Carolina,

Poly-Med, Inc. has been recognized as a leader in the industry for over 20 years. Poly-Med continues to grow in a multitude of medical device modalities. Our novel materials are key in actively enabling products ranging from vascular stents, hernia meshes, dental delivery systems, dental hygiene, and a variety of wound closure applications in the worldwide medical device market.

For additional information, visit our website at www.Poly-Med.com.

Our Team:

We employ a widely diverse team comprised of experts from material science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, biology, business marketing, and project management to create a work environment focused on solving tough medically related problems.

Our team is energetic, resourceful, and, above all, collaborative. We are searching for like- minded talent to build on our success and continue our quest to improve patient outcomes through novel polymeric and drug delivery systems.

Position Summary:

Poly-Med, Inc. is seeking candidates that have experience with working in a fast past environment; are motivated, enthusiastic, and works well in both a team and individual setting. Our polymer laboratory technicians play a critical role in the manufacturing process of creating our products. This position does involve physical/manual labor. Candidates with experience in restaurants as either a waiter or waitress will make the ideal candidate. Please read all requirements prior to applying.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining the manufacturing area including cleaning of glassware, waste management, transfer of materials to and from inventory, keeping track of raw material consumption, and general housekeeping including maintenance of equipment.
• Batch manufacturing to include weighing and charging raw materials to vessels, transferring products from vessels to storage containers, and product processing.
• Use a variety of machinery and tools to complete daily tasks including grinder, sieve, hammer, chisel and similar accessories and equipment found in a laboratory.
• Read, record and interpret data from instruments, reactors, pumps, etc. to adjust as required to affect efficient and safe operations.
• Understand the key process variables which impact product and quality/consistency
• Follows company policies, principles, procedures, standards, and practices to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Contributes towards the positive and energetic culture
• Fully support Poly-Med’s goals of zero workplace safety incidents and participates in EHS programs
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Required/Preferable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Positive Attitude
• Attention to details
• Time Management - must be able to balance multiple processes at once.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively
• Experience in the food service industry is helpful.
• Willingness to learn, listen to directions and accept guidance.

Education/Experience Requirements:

Required: High School Diploma or GED

Preferred: High School Diploma with an interest in Science and has some lab experience.

Environmental Requirements:

Must be able to adapt to multiple indoor work environments (shared office space, shared lab space and production areas).

Working Conditions at Poly-Med, Inc.:

At Poly-Med, Inc., the safety and health of every employee are of the utmost importance. The use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection devices (ear plugs or earmuffs), and gloves may be required in various working areas.

Physical Requirements:

Employees are regularly required to talk and hear and are frequently required to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. Employees are frequently required to walk with occasional requirements to climb stairs; use of hands for gross manipulation, reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, and/or crouch. Lifting as required with proper lifting techniques up to 50 pounds on occasion. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Poly-Med, Inc. offers a great selection of benefits including vacation time. Poly-Med, Inc. employees are paid once a month.

Poly-Med, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Poly-Med, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Pay Frequency:

• Monthly

This Job Is:

• Good for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $24