R&D Engineer I

Job Description

Job Description

DCI Donor Services (DDS) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join us to save lives!! Our mission at DCIDS is to save lives through organ and tissue donation, and we want professionals on our team that will embrace this important work!! DCI Donor Services is seeking a R&D Engineer I to join our Research and Development team at the Nashville, TN site. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to make an impact in the biotechnology industry by helping leverage tissue donation to develop life-changing solutions for patients. In this role, you will provide technical expertise and leadership to projects primarily supporting new product development and manufacturing activities within our facility. You will work in cross-functional teams to support projects and to provide data to support business cases and long-term strategies.

COMPANY OVERVIEW AND MISSION

For over four decades, DCI Donor Services has been a leader in working to end the transplant waiting list. Our unique approach to service allows for nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs and tissues while maintaining close ties to our local communities. 

DCI Donor Services operates three organ procurement/tissue recovery organizations: Sierra Donor Services California and New Mexico, and Tennessee Donor Services. We also maximize the gift of life through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank.

Our performance is measured by the way we serve donor families and recipients. To be successful in this endeavor is our ultimate mission. By mobilizing the power of people and the potential of technology, we are honored to extend the reach of each donor’s gift and share the importance of the gift of life.

Key responsibilities this position will perform include:

• Identify process related operational excellence opportunities and lead process improvement initiatives from the laboratory into manufacturing or supporting processes
  
  
• Support execution of data trending and statistical process analysis related to R&D Engineering

• Support multiple projects simultaneously. Ensure projects are completed within budget and on schedule
  
  
• Support technical direction for process related deviations, CAPAs and change controls
  
  
• Assist in creating engineering and validation protocols for new products/processes
  
  
• Assist in development of SOP’s and Work Instructions for new formulations, products and product improvements
  
  
• Assist in sourcing, installing, and developing maintenance programs for manufacturing equipment
  
  
• Provide technical support for successful scale-up, transfer of process technology, and for clinical and/or commercial manufacturing operation
  
  
• Provide routine process monitoring and troubleshooting
  
  
• Represent R&D and collaborates with other functions such as Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory
  
  
• Act as a role model for DCIDS by supporting, reinforcing, and exhibiting behaviors consistent with the DCIDS core values, which are: selfless, hardworking, passionate, and dependable
  
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  
  

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related degree. Master’s degree preferred
• 0 – 2 years of biotech research, process engineering or product development experience. Direct experience with regulated environments (FDA, OSHA, EPA, etc.) and/or with cGMP procedures and engineering practices on tissue banking / pharmaceutical /biotech production processes, clean utilities, facilities, instruments, and equipment preferred.
• LEAN/Six Sigma certification preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD software) and computer software programs relevant to the engineering discipline and project management.

We offer a competitive compensation package including: 

• Up to 184 hours of PTO your first year
• Up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year
• Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 403(b) plan with matching contribution
• Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Wellness Program 
• Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short-term disability
• Discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance
• Cell phone discounts through Verizon
  
  

DCIDS is an EOE/AA employer – M/F/Vet/Disability.