Packaging Engineer – Biotech Combination Products/Device Operations (JP15206)

3 Key Consulting•Thousand Oaks, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position reports into the Packaging Engineering group under Combination Products Operations (CPO) in Thousand Oaks, CA. This position will apply engineering principles to execute the proper design, qualification and implementation of Primary and Secondary Packaging components and the associated systems such as documentation, equipment, and processes. Knowledge of primary and secondary packaging systems and material science is essential to the position. The position requires organizational, project management, technical problem solving and communication (written and verbal) skills, and the ability to work in teams and adapt to rapidly changing environments. Day-to-day commercial support, and Lifecycle Management.

Requirements

Knowledge of primary and secondary packaging systems and material science is essential to the position
Organizational, project management, technical problem solving and communication (written and verbal) skills, and the ability to work in teams and adapt to rapidly changing environments
Master degree OR Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate degree and 6 years of experience
Medical devices or pharma, biotech experience.
Lab based experience.

Nice To Haves

BS Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Life Sciences
3+ years general packaging/engineering experience is strongly preferred
Independent problem solver with demonstrated skills working in teams or leading project teams
Strong Interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

Support for testing and evaluation leading to recommendation and selection of primary and secondary packaging materials
Writing test protocols, perform technical evaluations and testing to support reports used to justify the use of selected materials and packaging components
Writing technical specifications, creating engineering drawings, and developing artwork templates
Support line trials and packaging validation activities prior to introduction of any new or change in components/processes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (i.e. Quality, Device Engineering, Supply Chain, Artwork, Manufacturing, Regulatory, etc.) in pre-commercial and commercial activities
Execute the proper design, qualification and implementation of Primary and Secondary Packaging components and the associated systems such as documentation, equipment, and processes.
Day-to-day commercial support, and Lifecycle Management.