Gel Chemistry Technician (Mixer)

CONMED Corporation • Utica, NY

1d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

CONMED Corporation is a progressive, global medical device company. Through thoughtful leadership, innovation and team work, we are changing the future of medicine. Our 3,500 employees worldwide make meaningful contributions, positively impact the business, and advance in their careers as our company and product portfolio grows. We are a leader in Orthopedics, General Surgery, Gynecology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, and Anesthesiology and our employees enjoy challenging and diverse job opportunities across these varied specializations. We are headquartered in upstate New York with additional domestic facilities in FL, CA, MA, CO, and GA. We have an international presence in more than 20 locations throughout Europe, Australia, Latin America, Asia, North America, and the Middle East.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work with chemicals (gloves, PPE required)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs raw materials
• Ability to stand for periods of 8+ hours
• Ability to work in a cleanroom or controlled environment work
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to follow precise instructions and batch records
• Safety-conscious with chemical handling
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Strong documentation discipline

Nice To Haves

• Experience in regulated environment (FDA / ISO / GMP)
• Familiarity with viscosity testing, pH measurement, or lab-style controls
• 1–3 years manufacturing experience (chemical, pharma, or medical device preferred)
• Experience with batch mixing, compounding, or chemical handling strongly preferred.
• Potential cleanroom or controlled environment work

Responsibilities

• Prepare chemical formulations according to batch records, SOPs, and work instructions
• Accurately weigh, measure, and dispense raw materials (liquids, powders, polymers)
• Operate mixing equipment (e.g., planetary mixers, agitation systems, heating vessels)
• Monitor mixing parameters (time, temperature, viscosity) and adjust as required
• Complete batch records, logs, and traceability documentation with accuracy
• Perform in-process checks (viscosity, pH, conductivity, appearance)
• Ensure materials are properly labeled, stored, and transferred to production
• Follow GMP, ISO 13485, and FDA-regulated processes
• Adhere to chemical handling, safety, and environmental procedures
• Support investigations, deviations, and CAPAs when needed
• Clean and sanitize mixing equipment and work areas (often controlled or clean environment)
• Perform basic troubleshooting and escalate equipment issues
• Maintain inventory of raw materials and notify shortages

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses
• Employee Referral Program incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED