QM Associate Scientist

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices • Hunt Valley, MD

19h • $26 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

We are the makers of possible BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. The Media QM Associate Scientist (QMAS) performs microbiological tests on a variety of plated/liquid media products and interprets data to ensure product quality.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Will perform assigned routine laboratory tasks and learn the application of Quality procedures to ensure compliance.
• Work with SAP enterprise system to enter laboratory data and release material.
• Typically involved in routine testing of products and supplier materials and/or stability testing.
• Implement tasks and participate on teams.
• Accurately ensures documentation compliance and process documentation.
• Perform assignments within the QC lab in support of assigned plant operations to ensure the highest standards are met for products. This includes testing of raw materials and finished goods using a variety of testing techniques.
• Handle hazardous materials, including chemicals and infectious agents, in the accurate manner as established by safety and company policy.
• May be required to perform testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) and other similar organisms requiring Biosafety Level 3 Laboratory containment with strict adherence to safety policies associated with this manner of testing.
• Assist in documentation writing & revising including test methods, final product specifications, SOPs, etc. as required.
• Assist in completing tasks in project protocols, change notifications, deviation waivers and Quality Notifications with supervision.
• Will work in any of the laboratories within the QC department without a permanent assignment.
• Must be able to operate stationary instruments of low to moderate complexity, such as pH meters, analytical balances, and spectrophotometer, among others.

Benefits

• At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You .
• Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility.
• There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed.
• The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position.
• Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

What This Job Offers

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