Position : Packaging Laboratory Technician – Entry Level
Location : Covington, GA
Duration : 12 Months
Total Hours/week : 40.00
1st Shift
Client: Medical Device Company
Job Category: Operations
Level Of Experience: Entry Level
Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only)
Job Description:
- Provide support for the Packaging Design & Development Laboratory.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities include the following.
- Execute test methods and protocols in the evaluation of medical device packaging materials, components and systems
- Author laboratory reports
- Ensure efficient upkeep of laboratory
- Support lab admin duties ( Purchase Orders, Chemical Inventory, Safety Audits)
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualification, Education, and Experience:
- Associate degree in Science/Engineering preferred. (Packaging Engineering or Technology preferred) Minimum of 3 years of packaging laboratory experience required or B.S Degree in Science/ Engineering 0-1 year experience.
- Package testing experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
- Basic understanding of good laboratory practices.
- Proficient experience with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS Teams.
- Able to comprehend and use computer controlled laboratory equipment.
- 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.
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.
