Zeiss
Medical Technology
BiomaterialsProductionLabTechnician
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“Biomaterials Production Lab Technician at Zeiss. Skills: Biomaterials formulation, Good Manufacturing Practices, Documentation. Perform biomaterials formulation mixing processes. Capture critical data from processes”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure that all finished product meets quality standards and specifications
Industry & Context.
Ability to use commonsense to find resolution when faced with challenges
Regularly exposed to 3VPADPA (N-phenyl-4-(3 Vinylphenylazo)-aniline), UVAM, 2, 2’-Azobisisobutyronitrile, N-Benzyl-N-isopropylacrylamide, Ethyl Methacrylate, Butyl Acrylate, Ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, Methanol, Acetone, Isopropyl alcohol, Potassium hydroxide, Hydrochloric acid, Regularly required to walk, sit, stand, bend and twist, Requires some lifting and carrying of equipment of 25 pounds or mildly greater, Repetitive use of hands, controlled grasping and fine manipulation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Comprehensive understanding of all applicable MSOP’s, QCSOP’s, GMP, Maintain proper documentation per GDP, Keep workspace clean and organized, Visual inspection of defects, Perform biomaterials formulation mixing processes, Perform SAP confirmation of materials, Capture critical data from curing, extraction and drying processes, Demold biomaterial sheets from heated glass molds, Process biomaterial sheets through a semi-automated punch and die, Perform button extraction with methanol in Soxhlet Extraction set-up, Perform silicone tubing and gasket extraction, Perform methanol and hydrophobic button isolation (shakeout) and drying processes, Loading drying ovens and initiate programs, Inspect, confirm final quantities and package finished buttons, Perform dimensional inspection for button diameter and thickness, Perform physical inventory of raw materials and supplies, Upload inventory in to database, Submit Material Request Forms or Kanban form, Monitor raw material inventory levels, Elevate any process non-conformances, Ensure that all finished product meets quality standards, Listen and communicate effectively, Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition, Working knowledge and understanding of all applicable Standard Operating Procedures, Ability to use commonsense to find resolution, Basic algebra and basic statistical analysis of data sets, Ability to read and interpret documents, Regularly required to walk, sit, stand, bend and twist, Requires some lifting and carrying of equipment of 25 pounds or mildly greater, Vision abilities required for this job close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, Repetitive use of hands, controlled grasping and fine manipulation, Must be well-organized and multi-task oriented, Chemistry related bachelor’s degree (B. A. /B. S. ), Chemistry related associate degree with twelve to eighteen months of related experience, Working knowledge of MS Office software programs such as Word, Excel and Outlook
Nice to Have
Previous experience in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing environment
What You'll Do.
Perform biomaterials formulation mixing processes
Capture critical data from processes
Demold biomaterial sheets
Process biomaterial sheets
Perform button extraction
Perform silicone tubing and gasket extraction
Perform methanol and hydrophobic button isolation
Inspect and package finished buttons
Perform dimensional inspection
Perform physical inventory
Monitor raw material inventory levels
Elevate process non-conformances
Ensure product meets quality standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Listen and communicate effectively with Technicians, Leads and Supervisors about any production, quality or safety issues
Communication Scope
Listen and communicate effectively
Full Job Description
**About Us:** **How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!** Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team! **** **What’s the role?** Hydrophobic Button Production is a key component in of the development of the ZEISS Interocular Lens (IOL). The Biomaterials Production Lab Technician performs critical tasks such as compounding and mixing the chemicals needed to create the buttons in which IOLs are formed. **Sound Interesting?** **Here’s what you’ll do:** * Comprehensive understanding of all applicable MSOP’s, QCSOP’s, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and line clearance requirements. * Maintain proper documentation per GDP (Good Documentation Practices) by filling out work orders correctly and accurately recording accepted and rejected quantities. * Keep workspace clean and organized. * Visual inspection of defects and record rejects on device history record (DHR). * [Meticulously](https://www.thesaurus.com/browse/meticulously) perform biomaterials formulation mixing processes with minimal or no errors. * Perform SAP confirmation of materials used during material formulation. * Capture critical data from curing, extraction and drying processes process and upload to analyze and interpret for verification of design specifications. * Demold biomaterial sheets from heated glass molds while incurring minimal damage/rejects. * Process biomaterial s
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