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Biomaterials Technician 1st or 2nd shift at ZEISS Meditec Production

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.

Type: Full Time
Location: Ontario, California





Job Description:

BIOMATERIALS TECHNICIAN 1ST OR 2ND SHIFT

ONTARIO, CA

Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That s just what our employees are doing every single day in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people.

Hydrophobic Button Production is a key component in of the development of the ZEISS Interocular Lens (IOL). The Biomaterials Technician performs critical tasks such as compounding and mixing the chemicals needed to create the buttons in which IOLs are formed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE KEEN TO TRY SOMETHING NEW:

* 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 perform biomaterials formulation mixing processes with minimal or no errors.
* 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 sheets through a semi-automated punch and die while carefully aligning the material to maximize yield.
* Perform button extraction with methanol in Soxhlet Extraction set-up and periodically check on extraction status.
* Perform methanol and hydrophobic button isolation (shakeout) and drying processes.
* Loading drying ovens and initiate programs. Verify correct process and program input parameters.
* Inspect, confirm final quantities and package finished buttons.
* Elevate any process non-conformances to leads, supervisors, or quality control.
* Ensure that all finished product meets quality standards and specifications.
* Listen and communicate effectively with Technicians, Leads and Supervisors about any production, quality or safety issues

YOU ARE:

* Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows safety regulations.
* Working knowledge and understanding of all applicable Standard Operating Procedures and supporting documentation.
* Ability to use commonsense to find resolution when faced with challenges to carry out instructions.
* Basic algebra and basic statistical analysis of data sets including standard deviation and related to quantities and chemical concentrations calculations.
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
* 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 include; 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.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
* Chemistry related bachelor s degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university; or a chemistry related associate degree from a college or university with two years of related experience and/or training.
* Previous manufacturing experience in Medical Device industry is a strong plus.
* Working knowledge of MS Office software programs such as Word, Excel and Outlook. In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together.

JOIN US TODAY. INSPIRE PEOPLE TOMORROW.

Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.

Apply now! It takes less than 10 minutes. We are an EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabled employer. Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.
We are an EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabled employer

Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc


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