Chemical Process Technician

rms Company•Coon Rapids, MN

2d•$25 - $35

About The Position

rms Company provides contract manufacturing of high-quality, tight-tolerance medical implants, components and sub-assemblies using cutting-edge technology. rms is part of the Cretex Medical family of companies. Learn more at www.rmsmachining.com and www.cretexmedical.com. Chemical Process Technician Position Summary This position is primarily responsible for working with Chemical Engineering to safely operate, handle, and maintain production solution chemistries while upholding production, post processing and quality standards. 1st shift: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Requirements

Experience as a chemical operator or equivalent experience.
Ability to understand basic acid-base chemistry.
Ability to create professional reports and validations according to ISO, GMP and ASTM standards.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills required.
Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal instructions of technical operations and procedures to non-technical operators.
Ability to comply with all mandatory Environmental, Health and Safety standards.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel required

Nice To Haves

Experience with process validation.
Knowledge of testing methods such as FTIR, Cytotoxicity, Gravimetric Analysis.
Knowledge of waste treatment regulations for MN.
Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations.
Experience working in an ISO or GMP environment.
Knowledge of GLP (Good laboratory practices).
Knowledge of Electron microscopy.

Responsibilities

Handle, store and transport chemical materials during the process of operating and monitoring hazardous chemicals.
Accurately and completely fill out required paperwork including details such as process conditions, test results and instrument readings.
Maintain calibration schedule for lab equipment.
Uphold rms company’s standards for quality and safety through continuous improvement activities and adherence to applicable environmental, safety and health regulations and policies.
Perform necessary preventative maintenance on instrumentation according to identified metrology schedules.
Oversee day to day chemical bath monitoring responsibilities of the rms Orthopaedic, Pacing, Cardio and Connector divisions.
Perform requests for analysis and submit reports on results using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).
Perform requests for analysis and submit reports on results using Fourier-transform infrared spectrometer (FTIR).
Establish and develop processes and procedures for cleaning and passivation.
Troubleshoot current processes.
Work with engineering to improve processes that are not meeting expected efficiencies or that yield high scrap rates.
Analyze processes to identify the root cause with engineering and production employees
Work with engineering to develop a written procedure that would improve the process.
Some levels of inspection may be required to identify the root cause of chemical processing issues.
Support actions for implementing cost reduction projects with engineering and production employees.
Complete all other work-related duties as assigned

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance options.
rms also offers a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, profit sharing, short- term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and an onsite medical clinic.
Onsite Clinic
Paid Parental Leave
Monthly Social Events
Annual Employee Appreciation Week
Volunteer Opportunities
Training and Development Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees.
Cretex’s medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week.
Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week.