Associate Specialist, Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

About Spinal Elements

Spinal Elements is a Carlsbad, California-based medical device company focused on the design, development, and commercialization of a comprehensive portfolio of systems, products, and technologies for spine surgery procedures. A leading designer, developer, manufacturer, and marketer of innovative medical devices used in spinal surgical procedures, Spinal Elements combines leading medical device technologies, biologics, and instrumentation to create positive surgical outcomes that exceed surgeon and patient expectations. Spinal Elements has built a reputation delivering innovative and differentiated technologies that enable fundamental shifts in solutions for spine surgery. The company markets a complete portfolio of advanced spinal implant technologies. Learn more at

Associate Manufacturing Specialist (Seasonal)

This is a seasonal position supporting our manufacturing team and will work approximately 30 hours per week over a 10–12-week period in the summer. This position will report to the Associate Director, Operations.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

· Performs cleaning, assembling, sealing, labeling, and final packaging of the company’s products.

· Performs other manufacturing tasks including counting, documenting, data entry, inspecting

· Other activities assigned by management.

What Makes You Successful (KSA’s)

· Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work

· Ability to follow detailed instructions, interpret work instructions, SOPs, and technical drawings

· Good judgment in identifying issues, recommending improvements, and escalating when necessary

· Proficient in basic math, counting, and measuring for production-related tasks

· Effective verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education and Experience

· Entry level position; 1+ years of experience preferred

· High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; or working towards completion in the next 12 months

Work Authorization

US Work Authorization required

Work Environment

This job operates onsite, in a warehouse, shipping & receiving, and lab area.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. The employee will be required to perform duties at a computer workstation on a computer and phone. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds to prepare specimens and surgical set for events.

Spinal Elements is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.