Manufacturing Technician

Akkodis; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for a client located in Arden Hills, Minnesota. This is a 6-month contract position focused on analyzing medical device complaints and maintaining laboratory standards.

The ideal candidate has a high school degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience, particularly in medical device or biotech environments. Strong organizational skills and teamwork are essential. The position offers a competitive pay rate between $20 - $24 per hour based on experience.

Benefits include medical, dental, and a 401K plan, along with compliance with equal opportunity employment regulations.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related work experience required.
• Experience in medical device, warehouse, or biotech environments preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze non-returned medical device complaints with engineering support.
• Review device history records to support complaint investigations.
• Maintain laboratory organization and cleanliness in alignment with 5S principles.
• Perform hands-on analysis of returned medical device complaints.

Skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Degree or GED

Associate degree in technical discipline

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for a client located in Arden Hills, MN. This is a 6-month contract Position.

Pay Range: $20 - $24/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors

Responsibilities

• Analyze non-returned medical device complaints, with engineering support, to determine the likely cause of reported allegations
• Review device history records (DHR), product labeling, and risk documentation to support complaint investigations
• Perform intake, organize, and maintain order of returned medical device complaint WIP by assessing reported allegations, relevance, and urgency to support analysis prioritization
• Track the status and physical location of returned complaint devices throughout the investigation process, ensuring accurate documentation and traceability at all stages
• Coordinate shipments of returned products to internal sites and external suppliers
• Order and maintain inventory of general laboratory supplies
• Maintain laboratory organization and cleanliness in alignment with 5S principles to ensure an efficient and compliant lab environment
• Manage archival storage of completed complaint investigations, including sorting devices and arranging for appropriate disposition/disposal
• Prioritize individual tasks efficiently to meet deadlines and provide deliverables while adhering to internal metrics and timelines
• Perform hands‑on analysis of returned medical device complaints, as needed, to support root cause determination and investigation activities
• Write investigation reports, summarizing findings from the performed device analysis, and clearly state conclusions that can be drawn from those findings

Candidates from medical device, warehouse, lab technician – healthcare (including phlebotomy), biotech, or pharmaceutical environments are strong fits—especially those with experience in process-driven roles requiring adherence to standard procedures, hands‑on work, and consistent delivery of high-quality results.

Required Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED
• 1 year of related work experience
• Must work well in a team environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Good oral and written communication skillsStrong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree (or equivalent related work experience) in technical discipline
• Self-starter with the ability to identify improvement opportunities
• Able to work independently under limited supervision as well as in a team environment
• Able to read, understand, and communicate procedural requirements
• 1 year of quality or manufacturing experience in medical device industry

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers