Production Chemist I

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At Terumo Cardiovascular, we develop, manufacture and distribute medical devices for cardiac and vascular surgery with an emphasis on cardiopulmonary bypass, intra-operative monitoring and vascular grafting. This includes a full-line of perfusion products, endoscopic vessel harvesting products and surgical stabilization products. Our mission is to work as a team to save one more life, today and every day. We do this by providing lifesaving technology to cardiac surgery teams around the world.

At Terumo we’re working to build a healthier, happier society for our associates and the world. Our story begins over 100 years ago in Japan. Since then, we’ve been united by our mission to contribute to society through healthcare. As an associate at Terumo, your work helps to shape our evolution for the future. Working as one team, learning, innovating and challenging ourselves to write the future of healthcare. And no matter the location, no matter the team, we look out for one another, respect and support each other, strengthening trust with patients and healthcare providers everywhere.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for daily chemical production work, including inspection, test, and basic sub-assembly builds. The primary goal is to produce and deliver quality production material that meets production schedules.

1. In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
2. Follow simple formulation procedures to build production material to meet production schedules.
3. Set up and operate basic production laboratory equipment and instruments. Provide minimal preventive maintenance on equipment, as needed.
4. Maintain the laboratory, ensuring proper storage of chemicals and proper waste disposal of chemicals.
5. Make decisions as to whether the product or process conforms to product and process specifications by using mathematical computations and Windows-based spreadsheets.
6. Adhere to and support safety standards and procedures.
7. Accurately document work order and test results, and maintain documentation.
8. Inform supervisor of production issues.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

The position exists in a laboratory environment with frequent exposure to test equipment. Frequently travel into production areas or labs to deliver or test samples, which may require gowning procedures for controlled environment. May at times involve exposure to chemicals that have fume removal by exhaust system requiring the use of personal protective equipment. May require the use of respirators. May require the use of eye protection, hand protection, and, depending on noise level, may require hearing protection.

Visual acuity in compliance with site specific Visual Acuity Program. Majority of workday is spent either standing or sitting. On occasion, may stoop, bend, reach, pull, etc. Typically includes frequent lifting of up to 10 lbs. and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. This position will not be eligible to work remotely. This may change based on job responsibilities, project/business needs and/or Associate job performance. In all cases Associates may need to have on-site presence for designated meetings and compliance related activities.

Qualifications/ Background Experiences

Requires a two-year college degree in chemistry or related discipline and a minimum of two years of either chemical synthesis experience or chemistry manufacturing experience or requires a Bachelors degree in chemistry or related discipline with no experience. Basic computer software skills, i.e. Microsoft Office.

The annualized base salary range for this role is $24.15 to $26.61. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, internal equity, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

Terumo Cardiovascular is an equal opportunity employer. We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and genetic information.

EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

Nearest Major Market: Ann Arbor
Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit