Laboratory Professional

Siemens Healthineers

About The Position

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions. As a Lab Professional, Benchtop Solutions to support the activities of new product development (NPD) and current product support (CPS) related to Point-of-Care (POC) Assay Development, including lab testing for product development, verification and validation studies for regulatory submittals, support for customer complainants and field issues as well as proficiency testing (post-market surveillance). Key Responsibilities This is a role well suited to a candidate who is willing to contribute significantly to lab activities for product development and continuous improvements. As a Lab Professional Benchtop Solutions, you will be responsible for: Participates in activities towards new product development (NPD) such as verification and validation activities throughout the product lifecycle management process, assay performance evaluation including stability and shelf-life of consumables, and regulatory submittal support activities for in vitro diagnostics (IVD) instruments and consumables of blood gas products. Supports the aspects of data acquisition for various in-house and field programs for current product support (CPS) such as Proficiency Testing (post-market surveillance) and Field Performance Evaluations, as required. Participate in test method development and validation by simultaneously executing several test protocols. Identify and take appropriate steps to assist in resolving semi-complex problems. Investigate unexpected or unusual results and effectively communicate findings. Assist in laboratory support functions such as chemical inventory, laboratory inventory, data extraction, authoring/revising local procedures/work instructions and receiving of materials. Coordinate with colleagues for the local metrology program. Identify and drive continual laboratory improvements. Regularly interacts with Research and Development, Technical Operations, and Quality Assurance personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific majors, such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Laboratory Technology, Clinical Laboratory Technology and/or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience.
Minimum of 1 year of industrial experience, preferably in laboratory environment.
Experience working with plasma, serum, and whole blood.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team environment are essential.
Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word are required.
Basic knowledge of statistics and data analysis.
Strong lab skills including wet chemistry and mechanical aptitude commensurate with required education and work experience.
Adherence to GLP, GDP and safety standards.
The candidate must be willing to work in a biohazardous environment.
Experienced in maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
Attentive to details and an ability to follow both the letter and intent of written procedures.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of CLSI guidance and data analysis format.

Responsibilities

Participates in activities towards new product development (NPD) such as verification and validation activities throughout the product lifecycle management process, assay performance evaluation including stability and shelf-life of consumables, and regulatory submittal support activities for in vitro diagnostics (IVD) instruments and consumables of blood gas products.
Supports the aspects of data acquisition for various in-house and field programs for current product support (CPS) such as Proficiency Testing (post-market surveillance) and Field Performance Evaluations, as required.
Participate in test method development and validation by simultaneously executing several test protocols.
Identify and take appropriate steps to assist in resolving semi-complex problems.
Investigate unexpected or unusual results and effectively communicate findings.
Assist in laboratory support functions such as chemical inventory, laboratory inventory, data extraction, authoring/revising local procedures/work instructions and receiving of materials.
Coordinate with colleagues for the local metrology program.
Identify and drive continual laboratory improvements.
Regularly interacts with Research and Development, Technical Operations, and Quality Assurance personnel.