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Surmodics, Inc.; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student debt repayment

Job summary

Surmodics, Inc. is seeking a production-focused professional to manufacture products in a GMP environment. The role requires maintaining raw material inventories, following SOPs, and adhering to the company Quality Policy in a cleanroom setting.

The position emphasizes inventory control, batch record review for GMP/GDP compliance, and supporting a well-organized production area with preventative maintenance and accurate recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a laboratory technology field (i.e. Chemistry, Biology) or 2+ years of production experience as a high level Chemical Operator/Technician (or equivalent).
• Organizational and documentation skills are essential.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to take direction.
• Computer skills appropriate for work responsibilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a laboratory technology field or 2+ years of production experience as a Chemical Operator/Technician

Job description

Ready to make a difference by utilizing your talents? Join a team driven by a mission to help patients, and a culture focused on developing medical device and diagnostic solutions.

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.

Job Summary

An individual in this role would be expected to manufacture 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.

Production Chemistry (70%)

• 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 IVD 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

Efficient & Organized Environment (15%)

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a laboratory technology field (i.e. Chemistry, Biology) or 2+ years of production experience as a high level Chemical Operator/Technician (or equivalent)
• Organizational and documentation skills and basic problem solving ability
• 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

$42,779 - $59,914 USD

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As set forth in Surmodics’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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