Laboratory Technician I

Position: Laboratory Technician I

Location : Franklin Lakes NJ

Duration : 12 Months contract

Total Hours/week: 40.00

1st Shift

Client: Medical Device Company

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only)

No H1bs

Description:

The Laboratory Technician I Contractor I in the Materials Center of Excellence (MatCOE) R&D group will be responsible for conducting testing /experiments; writing technical reports; supporting test request work flow; operation of equipment in the materials characterization and testing labs; contribute to the success of the MatCOE R&D group in the support of the expanding portfolio of the Medication Delivery Solutions business; ensure compliance with BD quality policies procedures and practices through appropriate communication training and education of sound quality assurance principles; ensure compliance with all local state federal and BD safety regulations policies and procedures.

Project Responsibilities
o Lab Organization: Follow and support the improvement of the workflow process for the MatCOE R&D labs including instrument operation and maintenance. Work with lab owners to schedule upcoming servicing and calibrations.
o Process Effectiveness: Ensure appropriate processes are followed for effective and timely stakeholder engagement and completion of assignments.
o Innovation: Contribute to the development of creative and novel solutions to technical problems including test fixture and method development.
o Customer Focus: Develop understanding of customer needs and processes to ensure relevant and innovative product development solutions.
o Continuous Learning: Actively seek training to improve skills. Ensure technical lessons are reviewed learned and disseminated. Actively teach and promote learning.
Leadership
o Accountability: Demonstrate strong and clear accountability for the successful and timely completion of assigned tasks.
o R&D Communication: Hold and encourage frequent formal and informal communication within the team and the rest of the organization to ensure dissemination of important information..
o Influence Others: Developing interpersonal influence and persuasion skills. Inclusive work environment. Promote and leverage diversity to achieve best outcomes.
o Dealing with Ambiguity: Developing agility and action orientation when facing change and uncertainty. Effectively manage change and personal schedule.

Required Qualifications
o Associates Degree in a Technical or Science Field
o 0-5 years relevant experience in a technical discipline or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
o Experience with polymer characterization / testing instruments and equipment.
o Training in laboratory safety and procedures.

Desired Qualifications
o Experience operating three or more specific instruments / equipment (including Instron mechanical tester; TGA; DSC; FTIR; rheometersRheometers Profilometers; is preferred.
o Good technical skills and judgment.
o Basic understanding of disciplined product development processes regulatory and quality requirements.
o Good communication skills (written and verbal)
o Strong fit with BD values.
o Experience with basic statistical analysis and software (e.g. Minitab) preferred
o Proficient in MS Office / Word / Excel / PowerPoint.