Operations Analyst — Process Improvement & Validation (Bonus)

Rti Surgical Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Holiday pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Evergen, a global CDMO, is seeking an Operations Analyst in Alachua, FL to validate equipment, implement control systems, and support manufacturing projects. This role requires collaboration across lean initiatives, quality engineering, and CAPA processes, delivering clear validation reports and process improvements.

The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree with 0–3 years of experience, strong Excel/CAD skills, and Excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• 0–3 years engineering experience in designing, modifying, and implementing processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Validate equipment and understand the interface and reactions of critical processes.
• Install and validate control systems; provide manufacturing engineering support for projects.
• Write and execute validation protocols and summarize reports.
• Lead development and improvement of manufacturing processes for existing and new products.
• Develop inspection plans for new and existing materials.
• Facilitate quality remediation with quality engineers and CAPA.
• Support capital equipment projects for new lines and upgrades.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on lean manufacturing, cost savings, capacity, and launches.
• Create documentation for SOPs; drive continuous improvement with time studies and value stream analysis.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced Excel

Verbal & written communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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Operations Analyst

Full-Time Alachua, FL, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2526

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

Location: Alachua, FL

Annual Bonus Opportunity up to $3,000

Evergen is a global industry-leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in regenerative medicine. As the only regenerative medicine company that offers a differentiated portfolio of allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale, Evergen is headquartered in Alachua, FL, and has manufacturing facilities in West Lafayette, IN; Eden Prairie and Glencoe, MN; Neunkirchen, Germany; Glasgow, UK; and Marton, New Zealand.

We are proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified in 2026, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional employee experience and workplace culture. Evergen currently has full-time career opportunities available across multiple locations.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with up to a 6% company match
• Holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Responsibilities involve validating equipment, understanding the interface and reactions of critical processes, and installing/ validating control systems Provides manufacturing engineering support and recommendations for direct projects in assigned areas
• Defines and implements specific solutions to technical problems, completing the tasks associated with such projects and writing reports that clearly document the results
• Writes and executes validation protocols and summary reports
• Leads the development and improvement of the manufacturing process for existing and new products
• Develops inspection plans for new and existing materials
• Facilitates and drives quality remediation through partnerships with quality engineers
• Supports or leads initiation, investigation, and closure of non-conformances and corrective and action preventative actions (CAPA)
• Supports or leads projects to incorporate capital equipment for new manufacturing lines and upgrades to existing lines
• Works cross functionally with teams for projects and initiatives including lean manufacturing, cost savings, added capacity, and new product launches
• Operates within the company’s quality system to produce documentation for standard operating procedures
• Leads continuous improvement efforts by performing time studies, value stream analysis, flow analysis and other lean related tasks
• Makes recommendations and implements changes in support of the whole operations team to achieve team goals in quality, cost, delivery, and safety
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

Experience

• 0-3 years engineering experience in designing, modifying, and implementing processes and equipment

Certification

• N/A

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel
• Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Project management
• Problem-solving methodologies
• Technical writing
• Statistical methods and analysis

Travel

• N/A

SAFETY

Physical Requirement

• Move or lift objects up to 25 pounds
• Frequent (>75%) stationary position (standing or sitting) while utilizing digital displays
• Frequent (>75%) fine manipulation using hands and fingers (typing, opening, writing, clicking, paper sorting, etc.)
• Onsite: Office environment with assigned workstation
• Remote positions only: Home office environment with minimum distractions

More about Evergen:

Evergen provides customers across a diverse set of market segments with leading-edge expertise, scale, and flexibility across end-to-end services including design, development, regulatory support, verification and validation, manufacturing, and supply chain management.

Evergen is rooted in a steadfast commitment to quality, integrity, and patient safety with a focus on five key values:

• Accountable: We own our actions and decisions.
• Agile: We embrace change to stay ahead of the curve and evolve to drive innovation and growth.
• Growth Mindset: We embrace challenges as opportunities for continuous learning.
• Customer-Centric: We prioritize customers at every touch point.
• Inclusive: We thrive on the richness of our diversity and ensure every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated.

At Evergen, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where we embrace the richness of our diversity and ensure that every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated. We believe that by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity, we not only uphold our values but also strengthen our position as the CDMO of Choice in regenerative medicine solutions. We recognize that cultivating a growth mindset is essential to our success, and we are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement in our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Through accountability and action, we strive to create an environment where individuals can thrive, innovate, and contribute their unique perspectives to drive our collective success.

Montagu Private Equity (“Montagu”), a leading European private equity firm, acquired RTI in 2020 and has supported the transformation of the company to its next level of potential.