Nights Lead QC Lab Associate-Microbiology

Overview
About B. Braun
B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®.
Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.BBraunUSA.com.
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The QC Laboratory Associate III is responsible for fulfilling the needs of the Quality Control Department's requirements for analytical testing in the biological and chemical areas, examination of product, components and performing equipment and process validations. The QC Laboratory Associate II is responsible for performing independent tasks of greater complexity with some guidance from the higher-level positions, demonstrate moderate problem solving skills. The position is also responsible for the laboratory daily organizational duties.
Responsibilities: Essential Duties

• Supports the Lab in the preparation and update of test methods/specification/procedures and related documents.
• Assists in chemical testing activity.
• Updates training activities and related SAP system.
• Updates daily testing activity including trending.
• Adherence to good laboratory practices, good documentation practices, good housekeeping and good manufacturing process.
• Supporting the Lab in achieving objectives/targets outlined by the Head of Department
• Assigns work and provides direction to subordinate associates.

The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.
This is a night shift position hours are 6:00pm-2:30am M-F
Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

• Assignments are routine and repetitious in nature. Work performed within narrowly defined parameters. Follows established procedures and guidelines.
• Works under general supervision. May periodically assist in orienting, training, assigning & checking the work of other peers.
• May require some limited judgement in resolving problems.
• Contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers. Occasional contact with external contractors/vendors.

Salary range: $45,590-$54,700
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Target Based Range
45590-54700
Qualifications
Expertise: Qualifications - Experience/Training/Education/Etc
Required:

• Associate's or technical degree required
• 04-06 years related experience required.
• On-call hours as needed

Desired:

• N/A

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Additional Information
Responsibilities: Other Duties:
The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:

• Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:

• Occasionally:Reaching upward and downward
• Frequently: Stand
• Constantly: Sit

Activities:

• Occasionally: Climbing stairs/ladders, Kneeling/Crawling, Push/pull, Reaching upward and downward, Stooping/squatting
• Frequently: Standing
• Constantly: Sitting

Environmental Conditions:

• Occasionally: Proximity to moving parts, Fumes, Gases, Dust
• Frequently: Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals (in most areas)
• Constantly: N/A

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Noise Intensity: Low
• Occasionally: Production/manufacturing environment, Warehouse environment
• Frequently: Lab environment
• Constantly: Office environment

What We Offer
B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.
Through its "Sharing Expertise®" initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.
Notices
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled