Quality Lab Technician

Quality Lab Technician II (12 month contract // Brooklyn Center, MN):

2nd shift - 2:00-10:00 PM CT

• Ability to document accurately and in real time.
• Ability to follow test methods and procedures.
• Professional demeanor and ability to work in a high throughput laboratory.

The Laboratory Technician works with scientists, engineers, and technicians supporting quality control, product support & development testing. The technician will perform sample preparation and analysis as part of a laboratory team. The technician will review, authorize, and report results, support document creation / revision, and participate in continuous improvement projects for the lab. The role functions as part of the Analytical Laboratory that works under ISO
17025 requirements in the medical device field.

• Support sample registration, labeling, traceability, and storage
• Sectioning with trim saw and automated mill
• Grinding and Polishing using Abrapol and Tegramin grinders
• Surface etching with Acids
• Use a microscope as an analysis tool for dimensional measurement and evaluation of surface features
• Equipment set-up, cleaning, troubleshooting, calibration, and operation
• Real time documentation of test protocols and data collection
• Author and review laboratory processes
• Assist engineers and scientist in equipment and process qualifications
• Participate in and or lead continuous improvement projects
• Perform general support including preparing chemical solutions and maintaining inventory of consumable supplies
• Perform work in adherence to procedures, department policies, and regulatory requirements

• 0-2 years related experience in technical areas such as in metallurgical, electronic, mechanical, or related technical discipline
• Good written and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with clients, laboratory personnel, and other functions
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and execute on daily tasks
• Ability to work and be effective with minimal supervision

• Candidate must experience working in a laboratory setting.

• 2-year technical degree in metallurgical, electronic, mechanical, or related technical discipline
• Experience working in and documenting experiments in a highly regulated environment
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Experience with continuous improvement tools such as, Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience and understanding of cGMP, ISO
  17025, FDA and ICH requirements