Job Description
The Sr. Lab Technician will be located at the Round Lake Technology Container Engineering Laboratories in Round Lake, IL. The Position encompasses the functional testing on Medical Devices/Disposables and Containers, throughout the developmental stages of the manufacturing process.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Conduct critical functional on Medical Devices and Containers components independently.
Use moderately complex laboratory instrumentation (tensile tester, microscope, force gauges, etc.) and computer systems to collect and record data.
Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and specifications, FDA, GLP, and cGMP regulations.
Participate in cross-functional teams, which impact production, increase efficiency, solve problems and generate cost savings.
Perform laboratory audits as required.
Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory supplies.
Perform equipment maintenance and calibrations as required.
Document the completion of testing in Electronic Laboratory Notebooks and/or Data Sheets. Maintain accurate and complete quality records.
Follow, understand and comply with client SOP's and policies on cGMP's and safety. Maintain a clean, safe and organized lab area, and assume responsibility to ensure that others maintain their lab areas.
Support improvement projects and drive efficiency through utilization of LEAN management principles (i.e. 5S, Kaizens, etc.).
Proactively and cooperatively communicate with peers and management to ensure awareness of progress and issues; recommend solutions when issues arise.
Other projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent, Associates degree preferred, with 2+ years of experience.
Knowledge of Electronic Laboratory Notebook is preferred but not required.
Knowledge of GLP, cGMP requirements is preferred but not required.
Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Good critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
Good computer skills (Excel, Word, etc.)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Self-motivated, willing to adapt, and have a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds periodically.
DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.