Lead Technician, Laboratory

ICU Medical•Salt Lake City, UT

11d

About The Position

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Manage day to day laboratory functions of a team of chemistry technician to support production demands and product release. Serve as deputy in various functions related to the Sterilization and Microbiology Lab Supervisor Identify and implement process improvements Ensures that lab documentation is complete and accurate. Ensures lab personnel adhere to cGMP's, SOP's and plant policies/guidelines. Proficient in a large number of tests such as HPLC, FT-IR, Specific Gravity, and Nonvolatile Testing.. Oversee and create several chemical solutions used in manufacturing Work with various departments to ensure testing are completed Work with vendors on testing needs for department Troubleshoots and resolves lab/testing problems Performs general laboratory and test supply maintenance Help to support BQA testing and laboratory operations when needed. Assist in development of new procedure and process for the lab Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications Computer proficiency and adaptability working with a variety of databases, Word, spreadsheet, etc. Ability to work in a team environment with shifting priorities and requirements Must be able to direct others and organize other’s schedule to ensure that lab activities are completed in a timely manner. Must be able to provide general guidance to other lab inspectors on a day-to-day basis. Must be self-directed and demonstrate good organizational and time management skills. Must be able to work effectively with all levels of individuals within the organization. Must be able to perform tests quickly and efficiently without sacrificing accuracy, safety or quality. Education and Experience Associate Degree required Bachelors degree preferred 4+ years of experience in a lab Lead or trainer experience preferred Experience managing multiple projects/tasks Knowledge of physical sciences, laboratory equipment Minimum Qualifications Must be 18 years of age Physical Requirements and Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear Must be willing to wear a respirator for specific tasks This job operates in a professional office environment as well as a laboratory setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets Work may be performed in a clean room environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time Must be able to occasionally move and lift objects of up to 25 pounds

Requirements

Computer proficiency and adaptability working with a variety of databases, Word, spreadsheet, etc.
Ability to work in a team environment with shifting priorities and requirements
Must be able to direct others and organize other’s schedule to ensure that lab activities are completed in a timely manner.
Must be able to provide general guidance to other lab inspectors on a day-to-day basis.
Must be self-directed and demonstrate good organizational and time management skills.
Must be able to work effectively with all levels of individuals within the organization.
Must be able to perform tests quickly and efficiently without sacrificing accuracy, safety or quality.
Associate Degree required
4+ years of experience in a lab
Must be 18 years of age
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
Must be willing to wear a respirator for specific tasks
This job operates in a professional office environment as well as a laboratory setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
Must be able to occasionally move and lift objects of up to 25 pounds

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree preferred
Lead or trainer experience preferred
Experience managing multiple projects/tasks
Knowledge of physical sciences, laboratory equipment

Responsibilities

Manage day to day laboratory functions of a team of chemistry technician to support production demands and product release.
Serve as deputy in various functions related to the Sterilization and Microbiology Lab Supervisor
Identify and implement process improvements
Ensures that lab documentation is complete and accurate.
Ensures lab personnel adhere to cGMP's, SOP's and plant policies/guidelines.
Proficient in a large number of tests such as HPLC, FT-IR, Specific Gravity, and Nonvolatile Testing..
Oversee and create several chemical solutions used in manufacturing
Work with various departments to ensure testing are completed
Work with vendors on testing needs for department
Troubleshoots and resolves lab/testing problems
Performs general laboratory and test supply maintenance
Help to support BQA testing and laboratory operations when needed.
Assist in development of new procedure and process for the lab
Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned