Position                            : Technologist - Scientific Ops

Location                           : Sparks, MD

Duration                          : 12 Months

Total Hours/week            : 40.00

Client                                : Medical Devices Company

Job Category                   : Operations

Level of Experience        : Entry - Level

Employment Type           : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)

Work days/hours: Monday - Thursday 7:00 PM - 5:00 AM (overnights)

Job Description:

Job Overview

• Responsible for manufacturing and assembling clinical and commercial products.
• Operates production equipment.
• Weighs, measures and checks raw materials to ensure batches manufactured contain proper ingredients and quantities.
• Assists with in-process testing to ensure batches meet specifications.
• Responsible for validating processes and equipment that are directly related to filtration, cleaning and sterilization.
• Responsible for the removal and disposal of waste chemicals, solvents and acids. Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves complex issues associated with scientific operations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for manufacturing and assembling clinical and commercial products.
• Operates production equipment.
• Weighs, measures and checks raw materials to ensure batches manufactured contain proper ingredients and quantities.
• Assists with in-process testing to ensure batches meet specifications.
• Responsible for validating processes and equipment that are directly related to filtration, cleaning and sterilization.
• Responsible for the removal and disposal of waste chemicals, solvents and acids.
• Creates solutions, powders, and liquids for batches to meet specifications
• Provides training support for on-boarding and/or new procedures
• Provides support to the lead/supervisor when necessary
• Provides continuous improvement recommendations and/or solutions to support overall operational efficiency
• Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Must follow all client housekeeping policies and procedures
• Must follow all client safety policies and procedures
• Must be able to work overtime as required to meet client business requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Experience:

• High School degree required with 2 years relevant experience in a regulated environment required.
• Will consider Associate’s degree with a scientific degree and no experience.

Basic Skills:

• Ability to demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills
• Must be detail-oriented
• Strong time management skills required
• Ability to operate independently

Proficient/Working Skills:

• Must be proficient in English with the ability to read, write, analyze/evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams and perform basic arithmetic
• Proficiency in MS Excel is required