Packaging Lab Technician

Position : Packaging Lab Technician

Location : Covington, GA

Duration : 12 Months Contract

Total Hours/week : 40.00

Shift : 1st Shift

Summary:

Provide technical support for the Corporate Packaging Design & Development Laboratory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Test and evaluate medical device packaging materials, components and systems.

· Complete testing and inspection forms with high level of accuracy

· Prepare and proofread lab reports with a minimum of errors.

· Support division level packaging projects through application of laboratory testing resources.

· Follow laboratory SOPs and other procedures.

· Maintain laboratory testing schedules and performance metrics.

· Coordinate the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.

Qualifications:

· Able to follow laboratory standard test methods and procedures.

· High attention to detail.

· Basic understanding of good laboratory practices.

· Strong organizational skills.

· Knowledge of ISTA and ASTM package performance test methods a bonus.

Education and/or Experience:

· Bachelor or Associate degree in Science/Engineering. Packaging Engineering or Technology preferred.

· Background in quality engineering.

· Package testing experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

· ISTA CPLP certification is a plus.

Computer Skills:

· Proficient experience with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

· Able to comprehend and use computer controlled laboratory equipment.

Language Skills:

· Able to organize and clearly write business correspondence and technical reports and to communicate well with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

· Knowledge of standard engineering calculations and fundamental statistics.

Reasoning Ability:

· Able to read and comprehend company procedures, packaging specifications and drawings, industry test methods, government regulations, technical journals and scientific literature.

· Able to interpret and define test requirements from individuals who are not packaging experts.

· Able to seek out information from external sources in order to expand knowledge base.

Physical Demands:

· Must be able to regularly lift and move containers of up to 25 pounds and occasionally of up to 50 pounds.

· Must have sufficient dexterity to use precision measuring instruments and conduct manual tests.

· Must be able to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time.

Work Environment:

· Office environment and laboratory environment with routine exposure to sharp cutting devices, operating machinery, hot and cold environments and occasional exposure to chemicals required to execute certain test methods.