Packaging Lab Technician

Millenniumsoft • Covington, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide technical support for the Corporate Packaging Design & Development Laboratory. This role involves testing and evaluating medical device packaging materials, components, and systems, ensuring accuracy in testing and inspection forms, and preparing error-free lab reports. The technician will support division-level packaging projects by utilizing laboratory testing resources, adhering to laboratory SOPs, maintaining testing schedules and performance metrics, and coordinating equipment maintenance and calibration.

Requirements

• Able to follow laboratory standard test methods and procedures.
• High attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of good laboratory practices.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient experience with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Able to comprehend and use computer controlled laboratory equipment.
• Able to organize and clearly write business correspondence and technical reports and to communicate well with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of standard engineering calculations and fundamental statistics.
• Able to read and comprehend company procedures, packaging specifications and drawings, industry test methods, government regulations, technical journals and scientific literature.
• Able to interpret and define test requirements from individuals who are not packaging experts.
• Able to seek out information from external sources in order to expand knowledge base.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of ISTA and ASTM package performance test methods a bonus.
• Bachelor or Associate degree in Science/Engineering. Packaging Engineering or Technology preferred.
• Background in quality engineering.
• Package testing experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• ISTA CPLP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Test and evaluate medical device packaging materials, components and systems.
• Complete testing and inspection forms with high level of accuracy.
• Prepare and proofread lab reports with a minimum of errors.
• Support division level packaging projects through application of laboratory testing resources.
• Follow laboratory SOPs and other procedures.
• Maintain laboratory testing schedules and performance metrics.
• Coordinate the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree