Job Description
Job Description
Job title : Engineering - Lab Technician III
Client : Medical Device Manufacturing Company
Duration : 02 years
Location : Plymouth Minnesota 55441
Shift : 1st Shift
Technical Skills : Must Have :
- BA / BS in Chemistry, BioChemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent
- Experience with new product development
Nice To Have :
Experience with biological assays and methods (e.g., ELISA assays, standard 96-well plate assays)Expertise in analytical test method development and validation : HPLC and GCExpertise with analytical instrumentation : HPLC-DAD, GPC, GC-FID / MS, Karl Fischer, FT-IR, UV-Vis, and RheologyTop 3 Skills Sets Required :
Experience with analytical methods for new product developmentStrong problem-solving capabilitiesSolid oral and written communication skills3 Main Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities :
Characterization of materials and components using established testing methodsDevelopment and optimization of chemical processes and associated test methods under the direction of engineers and scientistsPreparation of solutions, using standard laboratory equipment and techniques to handle solutionsProducts Will This Role Support :
This position will support R&T and will be spread across all five therapy areas. The initial effort will support PAD with emphasis on DCB.Years of Experience :
5 years
Job Description :
Responsibilities May Include :
Performs a variety of technical procedures such as preparing routine solutions and reagents and performing routine reactionsMakes and records observations; performs simple calculations; collects and prepares data for evaluationConducts laboratory support functions such as stocking and distributing supplies and equipment, arranging and dismantling apparatus, and collecting, washing, and storing glasswarePerforms technical and record-keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirementsMay analyze compounds and manage corporate compound collectionPerforms technical procedures in areas including : Production, Research and Development, Quality Control / Assurance, and / or Compliance / EnvironmentalTechnician Support Career Stream :
Provides technical support in areas such as production, operations, maintenance, safety, testing, process improvement, or product developmentUses schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting on electronic or mechanical components, equipment, or systemsGathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data using established formulae and proceduresPerforms detailed mathematical calculationsMay suggest and / or make improvements to optimize work processesDifferentiating Factors :
Autonomy : Seasoned individual contributor working under limited supervision, providing assistance and training to lower-level employees. Runs minor projects, including performing tests, interpreting data, and developing reportsOrganizational Impact : Performs technical activities requiring considerable judgment and may have ownership of minor projects. Work consists of technical tasks that are typically not routineInnovation and Complexity : Technical problems faced are general and may require analysis to understand and resolve. Expected to independently propose solutions for supervisor reviewCommunication and Influence : Communicates typically with internal contacts. Obtains and provides technical information on matters of moderate importanceLeadership and Talent Management : Responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within the job areaRequired Knowledge and Experience :
Requires complete and broad knowledge of operational systems, techniques, and practices typically gained through extensive experience and / or educationRequires a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; may require vocational or technical education or certification in addition to prior work experienceBackground :
This role is an individual contributor within Client's Peripheral Vascular Health operating unit, which employs the full breadth of our talent, technologies, products, services, and solutions to address the needs of customers and patients across the globe.We focus on transforming global vascular disease management.Main Purpose :
Assist engineers in setting up and conducting R&T development experiments and tests. Collect, prepare, and characterize specimens.Position Description :
This position supports the development of various new products and therapies for medical device applications.The majority of time will be spent in the laboratory preparing and testing materials.This position works under the supervision of more experienced engineers and follows established procedures.Main Responsibilities and Tasks :
Characterization of materials and components using established testing methodsDevelopment and optimization of chemical processes and associated test methods under the direction of engineers and scientistsPreparation of solutions, using standard laboratory equipment and techniquesPerform routine measurements and routine equipment calibrations as requiredSet up and operate testing equipment including data acquisition softwareCollect and prepare samples for analysis; perform sample analyses using established proceduresDocument findings and present them to the supervisor or other team members for reviewRequired Qualifications & Experience :
BA / BS in Chemistry, BioChemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent5 years of experience in R&D within medical device or pharmaceutical industriesExperience with new product developmentStrong problem-solving capabilitiesSolid oral and written communication skillsAbility to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and lead projectsNice to Have Qualifications & Experience :
Experience with biological assays and methods (e.g., ELISA assays, standard 96-well plate assays)Expertise in analytical test method development and validation : HPLC and GCExpertise with analytical instrumentation : HPLC-DAD, GPC, GC-FID / MS, Karl Fischer, FT-IR, UV-Vis, and RheologyExperience in moderate and complex data analyses using statistical techniquesExperience with equipment troubleshootingExperience using chromatography software : Empower and MassHunter
