Quality Assurance Chemist
Location: Minneapolis Minnesota
Description: Medivators is hiring Quality Assurance Chemist right now, this position will be placed in Minnesota. Detailed specification about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Redefining Excellence In: Medical Device Reprocessing and Infection Prevention
MEDIVATORS (formerly Minntech Corporation) is a leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing medical devi! ces, sterilants, and water purification products. MEDIVATORS is expanding into new businesses based on its internally developed core technologies in hollow fiber membrane devices, chemical sterilants, dialysis solutions, and electronic products. The Company's products are used in kidney dialysis, open-heart surgery, endoscopy, and in the preparation of pure water for medical, industrial and laboratory use. MEDIVATORS, founded in 1974 and publicly held since 1983, employs approximately 700 people. MEDIVATORS has been redefining excellence for over 35 years.
JOB PURPOSE:
Perform testing/inspection of incoming, in-process and final components/materials/products per applicable standard operating procedures. Ensure timely testing and release of incoming components/materials, in process production, and finished product to support Manufacturing Operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform receiving inspections on all i! ncoming raw materials, including testing, inspecting and relea! sing.
- Perform pre-dispense testing on all solutions produced by the solutions division.
- Perform final testing of concentrate and sterilants as needed.
- Responsible for releasing final product utilizing Manage 2000 and
- Run all instruments in the laboratory (AA, flame photometer, polorimeter, chlorodometer, digital burettes, dialators, titration, FTIR, calorimeter, HPLC, ICP-MS etc.).
- Perform line clearances; perform audits of the lines while product is in progress.
- Promote laboratory safety by understanding the importance of labeling solutions correctly.
- Assist with validations and qualifications of new test methods, circuits, and periodic requalification of methods and procedures
- Provide technical assistance when required for the solutions divisions.
- Work on special projects independently.
- Communicate with other staff members (i.e., talk about problems and/or issues that happen on other! shifts). Must be able to perform all tasks on other shifts.
- Must have a four-year degree in the science field, preferably in the chemistry field, with a strong mathematical background. Minimum of 2 to 4 years working experience preferred.
- Have the ability to operate and maintain scientific equipment.
- Cross trained in all shift duties.
- Must have strong oral and written communication skills, together with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Must have the ability to follow all laboratory safety rules.
- The chemist professionals are required to adhere to the guidelines established by the American Chemical Society and the American Society for Quality Control .
- Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
- Familiarity with ISO 13485, FDA Quality System Regulations, Good Manufacturing Pr! actices, and Good Laboratory Practices is preferred.
- Promote p! rocess improvement and support innovation.
- This position requires that work be performed in warehouse, office, and controlled environment areas. Individual must be able to work indoors in high temperatures/humidity, especially during the summer months. This position may involve exposure to moving machinery, lift trucks, and hazardous substances in the warehouse area.
2nd shift requires you to work 1:00PM-11:00PM M-Th
Medivators is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Medivators.
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This position starts available on: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 16:00:09 GMT