Job Description
Position Summary
Will work under direct supervision or lead when performing chemical and instrumental analyses or be partnered with experienced analysts to perform wet chemistry analyses, preparation of reagents, standardization of solutions, instrumentation testing and documentation in a cGMP environment. May be cross-trained to work in other laboratory areas as dictated by the needs of the department.
This position is onsite at our Austin, TX facility.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Chemical and instrumental analyses of pre- and post-sterilization solutions and raw materials
- Verify routine testing for completeness and accuracy.
- Support the area supervisor in investigating inconsistent results and possible causes and solutions, including documentation of the investigation via the applicable laboratory investigation/exception report documentation and the associated system.
- Maintain accurate records and compile reports using lab data.
- Resolve production problems through special projects under the direction of the area supervisor.
- Evaluate analytical data to determine compliance with established specifications.
- Complete daily room check to verify TS, S expiration dates and calibration dates.
- Train new analysts in daily operations and paper flow.
- Perform preventative maintenance (PM) and trouble-shooting of all instruments used in the laboratory.
- Set daily and weekly short term goals to ensure timely release of test samples and documentation.
- Responsible for daily housekeeping, organization, and lab safety.
- Adhere to cGMP's, SOP's and plant policies/procedures.
- Lead and/or support projects as assigned.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or required.
Knowledge & Skills
- Must have technical writing capability and be familiar with validations and qualifications.
- Capable of operating complex instrumentation with limited supervision.
- Must be able to apply standard scientific principles, methods and techniques to trouble-shoot and resolve common analytical problems and technical service requests.
- The individual is expected to resolve routine analytical and quality problems with assistance from the area supervisor.
- Position requires an understanding and capability of performing maintenance on laboratory instrumentation on a daily and monthly basis.
- Must be able to manipulate algebraic equations on a daily basis.
- Must be able to use mathematics to solve routine problems.
- Must be able to trouble-shoot and resolve a myriad of routine instrumental problems.
- Must be able to demonstrate good organizational and time management skills.
- Must possess good communication and writing skills and be able to work effectively with all levels of individuals within the organization.
- Must be able to perform tests quickly and efficiently without sacrificing accuracy, safety or quality.
Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Bachelor’s Degree is required: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Chemical Science (other science degrees will be considered).
- Minimum 2-3 year of recent analytical instrumentation experience; or a BS degree in Biology with 3 years recent analytical instrumentation experience.
Work Environment
- Must be able to work flexible schedules, including overtime, in response to work demand.
- Types of problems encountered: Individual will generate data that will be used as the criteria in the decision to continue or stop manufacture of solutions and filling process.
- Office and laboratory environment.
- Must be able to lift 20 lbs unassisted.
- Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time
About Us
ICU Medical has consistently provided you with clinical innovations that help solve real-world challenges.
With the acquisition of Hospira Infusion Systems in 2017 and Smiths Medical in 2022, we are now a global market leader with a complete line of clinically-essential IV therapy and high-value critical care products for hospital, alternate site, and home care settings.
We're Ready To Bring You Consistent Quality, Innovation, And Value In More Areas Than Ever. Our Focus Allows Us To Bring You
- Dedicated and non-dedicated IV sets and needlefree connectors clinically proven to provide an effective barrier against bacterial transfer and colonization.
- The industry’s broadest IV smart pump offering covering large volume, pain management, and ambulatory needs.
- IV medication safety software providing full IV-EHR interoperability with the highest customer satisfaction and compatibility with more EHR systems than any other company.
- Significant US IV solutions manufacturing and supply capabilities.
ICU Medical EEO Statement:
ICU Medical is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment regardless of race, color, nationality or national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the employment selection process, please contact us at humanresources@icumed.com. We are committed to providing equal access and opportunities for all candidates.
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