Packaging Laboratory Technician

About the role

Provide technical support for the Corporate Packaging Design & Development Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Test and evaluate medical device packaging materials, components and systems.
• Complete testing and inspection forms with high level of accuracy.
• Prepare and proofread lab reports with a minimum of errors.
• Support division level packaging projects through application of laboratory testing resources.
• Follow laboratory SOPs and other procedures.
• Maintain laboratory testing schedules and performance metrics.
• Cookordinate the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.

Qualifications

• Able to follow laboratory standard test methods and procedures.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of good laboratory practices.
• Knowledge of ISTA and ASTM package performance test methods a bonus.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor or Associate degree in Science/Engineering.
• Preferred: Packaging Engineering or Technology.
• Background in quality engineering.
• Package testing experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• ISTA CPLP certification is a plus.

Computer Skills

• Proficient experience with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Able to comprehend and use computer controlled laboratory equipment.

Language Skills

• Able to organize and clearly write business correspondence and technical reports and to communicate well with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Knowledge of standard engineering calculations and fundamental statistics.

Reasoning Ability

• Able to read and comprehend company procedures, packaging specifications and drawings, industry test methods, government regulations, technical journals and scientific literature.
• Able to interpret and define test requirements from individuals who are not packaging experts.
• Able to seek out information from external sources in order to expand knowledge base.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to regularly lift and move containers of up to 25 pounds and occasionally of up to 50 pounds.
• Must have sufficient dexterity to use precision measuring instruments and conduct manual tests.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

• Office environment and laboratory environment with routine exposure to sharp cutting devices, operating machinery, hot and cold environments and occasional exposure to chemicals required to execute certain test methods.