Production Technician 2 (Medical Device Coatings)

Surmodics, Inc.; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 42,800 - 59,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student debt repayment program

Job summary

Surmodics, Inc. in Eden Prairie, MN, is seeking a Technician 2 to manufacture products per SOPs in a clean, controlled environment while maintaining inventory and upholding GMP standards.

The role emphasizes equipment maintenance, training, and accurate documentation; you will support manufacturing, monitor raw materials, and participate in monthly preventive maintenance, with a competitive benefits package and a targeted salary range of $42,800–$59,900 USD.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a laboratory technology field (i.e. Chemistry, Biology) or 2+ years of production experience as an Operator/Technician (or equivalent)
• Organizational and documentation skills
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to take work direction
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills appropriate for work responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Manufacture product per SOP as directed by the production planner
• Prepare and submit samples to the appropriate QC department
• Ensure adherence to GMP guidelines for reagent manufacturing
• Transfer and issue consumed raw materials to batches via the MRP system
• Maintain thorough, up-to-date production & accounting forms
• Review completed batch records for GMP/GDP compliance
• Monitor inventory of raw materials
• Train production personnel on relevant process and procedures
• Monitor inventory of general laboratory supplies
• Maintains laboratory equipment and document daily/weekly maintenance activities
• Oversee the routine housekeeping of the production area, cleaning process equipment, etc.
• Keeping equipment on a preventative maintenance schedule
• Perform monthly and annual preventive maintenance

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Documentation skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree in lab technology

Job description

Surmodics is pursuing highly differentiated medical devices that are designed to address unmet clinical needs and engineered to the most demanding requirements. This key growth strategy leverages the combination of the Company’s expertise in proprietary surface technologies, along with enhanced device design, development and manufacturing capabilities. The Company mission remains to improve the detection and treatment of disease.

The Technician 2 is expected to manufacture a limited number of products in accordance with supplied Standard Operating Procedures, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, in a clean, controlled environment. Maintaining accurate raw material inventories and adhering to the Quality Policy. Understanding a wide range of product manufacture, training new hires and being proficient in the maintenance of key equipment.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing (75%)

• Manufacture product per SOP as directed by the production planner
• Prepare and submit samples to the appropriate QC department
• Ensure adherence to GMP guidelines for reagent manufacturing
  
  

Support Manufacturing (15%)

• Transfer and issue consumed raw materials to batches via the MRP system
• Maintain thorough, up-to-date production & accounting forms
• Review completed batch records for GMP/GDP compliance
• Monitor inventory of raw materials
• Train production personnel on relevant process and procedures
  
  

Efficient & Organized Environment (10%)

• Monitor inventory of general laboratory supplies
• Maintains laboratory equipment and document daily/weekly maintenance activities
• Oversee the routine housekeeping of the production area, cleaning process equipment, etc.
• Keeping equipment on a preventative maintenance schedule
• Perform monthly and annual preventive maintenance
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in a laboratory technology field (i.e. Chemistry, Biology) or 2+ years of production experience as an Operator/Technician (or equivalent)
• Organizational and documentation skills
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to take work direction
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills appropriate for work responsibilities
  
  

Surmodics determines base pay by evaluating market data, internal equity, skills, abilities and level of experiences for each unique, potential employee.

Surmodics offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a bonus program, 401(k) with employer match, tuition reimbursement and student debt repayment program.

Surmodics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Targeted Salary Range

$42,800—$59,900 USD