Technician - R&D Technician II

Apex Systems; Maple Grove, Northern (MN, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K plan

HSA option

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Apex Systems seeks an R&D Technician II for Arbor Lakes, MN. You will join a high-performance team performing routine medical device testing, ensuring quality results for customers and strict documentation practices.

Key duties include data gathering, result analysis, and reporting; you will assist engineers in failure analysis and CAPA activities while maintaining compliance with quality processes.

Qualifications

• AA Degree or equivalent work experience in related discipline.
• Lab environment experience including analytical skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine testing with interpretation of procedures.
• Gathers data, analyzes results, and reports findings.
• Maintains data files and communicates results to teams.
• Supports CAPA, audits, and qualification activities.

Skills

DV test protocol training

Strong problem solving

Multitask across projects

Documentation experience

Communication with teams

Team collaboration

Failure analysis

CAPA participation

Education

AA Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position:

R&D Technician II

Location:

Arbor Lakes, MN

Project Duration:

12 months

Job Description:

This individual will work within a high-performance cross-functional team performing routine medical device particulate testing ensuring delivery of the highest quality result to the customer. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with excellent good documentation practices, and exceptional attention to details.

Top Must-Haves:

• DV test protocol training and execution experience
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Quick learner; willing to learn the current test processes and procedures in a regulated environment.
• Able to multitask between projects in different stages of development.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and fulfilling documentation requirements.
• Ability to communicate detailed information to the project teams.
• Ability to work in a team environment interacting with engineers and technicians.
• Prior experience in test documentation through lab notebooks or reports.
• Experience in medical device industry preferably testing medical devices.
• Operate and maintain test equipment.
• Chemistry/Biology experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs routine testing assignments requiring basic interpretation of established procedures.
• Gather and record data, analyze results and verify & report test results.
• Assignments require broad judgment in troubleshooting.
• Create and maintain data files and forms.
• Communicate with a wide variety of BSC personnel in and outside of the plant.
• Identify areas of improvement and participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Use documentation systems to research information and generate Change Requests.
• Assist in developing and qualify data sheets, equipment/fixtures, visual standards, and test methods.
• Initiate, investigate, and assist in generation and completion of NCEPs and DDAs.
• Assist with product failure analysis.
• Communicate testing results to teams.
• Assist engineers in failure analysis and CAPA activities, including assignment as a CAPA project member.
• Support process and product qualification activities.
• Serve support roles during external audits: Document retriever, auditee.
• Perform "special" quality initiatives with guidance.
• In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the BSC Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
• Employ basic analytical lab skills such as reading a meniscus, pipetting, using a balance, using a stir plate…. etc.

Basic Qualifications:

• AA Degree or equivalent work experience in related discipline and 3+ year of related experience.
• Prior experience in a lab environment including analytical laboratory skills (weighing, pipetting, scientific method, etc.).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.