Location: Franklin Lakes,NJ, USA
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 H1b s
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 Responsibilitieso 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.Leadershipo 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 Qualificationso Associate's Degree in a Technical or Science Fieldo 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 Qualificationso 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) preferredo Proficient in MS Office / Word / Excel / PowerPoint.