Wednesday, August 14, 2013

JOB OPPORTUNITY - BS degree - OPTI Medical - 2 positions - Roswell, Georgia

Lab Technician
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
·         Have knowledge of routine laboratory equipment and procedures
·         Read, understand, and follow applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs)
·         Prepare specimens for routine laboratory assays
·         Run laboratory assays
·         Proficiency in multiple benches
·         Ensure client turnaround times (TATs) are met
·         Fill all reagents needed and document quality control information for equipment used
·         Prepare equipment for next shift (fill reagents, run controls, etc.)
·         Document and report problems to supervisor
·         Inform supervisor of workflow progress and discrepancies during shift
·         Clean and stock supplies in work area
·         Track client sample and result information
·         Enter results in client reports
·         Perform minor machine maintenance procedures as directed
·         Understand and follow IDEXX laboratory safety procedures
·         Understand and follow IDEXX quality control procedures
·         Basic understanding and following concepts of LEAN and 5S
·         Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION: 

Vet tech, MLT or college degree in science preferred

EXPERIENCE:

·         Minimum 0 to 2 years laboratory experience preferred

Engineer I – Product.  Electrical or mechanical engineering background.
   
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Provides engineering support for Company products to ensure customer, manufacturing, service and other perspectives are included in product design. 
·         Ensures proper functioning of products from a customer standpoint and analyzes any product failures. 
·         Engineers product changes after rollout, if required. 
·         Serves as technical engineering representative in product management teams, coordinating with marketing, customer support, manufacturing and other areas. 
·         Provides training to customer support personnel on new products, changes and enhancements. 
·         Contributes to product and supplier improvement initiatives. 
·         Provides technical assistance to manufacturing and service lines for product related issues.
·         Performs other duties as assigned. 
·         Adheres to and models the IDEXX Purpose & Guiding Principles.

EDUCATION:

4 year Engineering degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE:

·      0+ years experience.  Entry level skill set.

Engineer II – Process.  Electrical or mechanical engineering background.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Performs variety of process engineering activities for Company products.
·         Supports continuous improvement activities to meet service cost, quality and schedule goals.  Develops methods for handling and processing of materials to comply with design, manufacturing and safety requirements.
·         Resolves manufacturing/service problems.  Performs on-going problem solving and process refinement in collaboration with internal personnel and suppliers.
·         Recommends and justifies equipment/tools used for processing and manages implementation to meet cost, quality and schedule goals.  Utilizes appropriate levels of verification and validation when qualifying and implementing new tools or processes.
·         Ensures processes remain ISO compliant.  Develops specifications associated with process output and determine test methods for specification compliance.
·         Manages tasks and projects through to successful completion and attainment of goals. 
·         Generates SOPs/work instructions and conducts training of personnel in the methods and techniques used.
·         Works with product development teams to provide support and services in areas of functional and skill expertise.  Learns and becomes expert on the technical aspects of the product(s) in area(s) of responsibility. 
·         Coordinates with other functional areas to plan and implement work and exchange information.  Coordinates with outside vendors and suppliers as needed.
·         Utilizes Lean, Six Sigma and other quality and reliability improvement techniques in ongoing work and participates in related projects.
·         Performs other duties as assigned.  ·     

EDUCATION:

4 year Engineering degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

EXPERIENCE:

·         Experience working within a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or ISO 9000 environment preferred.
·         Biotech or related industry experience preferred.
·      Typically 3+ years experience


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Nicole Marotta, Ph.D
Sustaining Engineering Manager
OPTI Medical Systems
235 Hembree Park Drive
Roswell, GA 30076
Phone: 770-668-1729
Cell: 678-327-3144