Lab Technician I

Date: May 1, 2024

Req ID: 3271

Location:

Elkton, MD, US

Company: Terumo Medical Corporation

Department: QM Laboratory Ops

Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC) develops, manufactures, and markets a complete, solutions-based portfolio of high-quality medical devices used in a broad range of applications for numerous areas of the healthcare industry. TMC places a premium on providing customers with world-class products, training and education programs that drive clear economic value, better clinical outcomes and improved quality of life for patients. TMC is part of Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation; one of the world’s leading medical device manufacturers with $5+ billion in sales, 20,000+ employees worldwide and operations in more than 160 nations. Terumo Medical Corporation is comprised of two strategic business divisions: Terumo Interventional Systems and Terumo Medical Products.

Job Summary

The Lab Technician I is an entry level Laboratory Operations role responsible for assisting with performing chemical and/or microbiological inspection and testing of incoming raw materials, subassembly components, finished product, and manufacturing environments for compliance with TMC's quality system. The lab technician will work under direct supervision in the accomplishment of job duties.

Job Details/Responsibilities

1. Associate is responsible to follow requirements of applicable national and international regulations.

2. Follow all safety procedures both in the laboratory and in the manufacturing facilities.

3. Maintain correct documentation of test results.

4. Assist with performing necessary microbiological on incoming raw materials, subcomponent parts, and finished product to defined procedures, including but not limited to, bacterial endotoxin testing, bioburden, microbial characterization/gram staining, environmental monitoring (surface and air sampling), sterility testing.

5. Assist with performing necessary chemical assays on incoming raw materials, subcomponent parts, and finished product to defined procedures, included but not limited to, pH, viscosity, density, moisture analysis (Karl Fischer), gravimetric analysis, particulate testing.

Job Responsibilities (continued)

1. Prepare small and large batch chemical solutions to defined procedures using general laboratory equipment (mixers, balances, pipettes, drum handlers).

2. Operate, maintain and clean all laboratory glassware and instruments to defined operating procedures.

3. Log data into the appropriate computer data files or databases and distribute information to production in a timely fashion.

4. Review and correctly interpret analytical results in collaboration with Laboratory Operations staff. Demonstrate correct judgment in recommending and implementing any necessary follow-up and support of out of limit and out of specification investigations.

5. Performs other job related duties assigned.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

• Good written and verbal communication skills, communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Computer literate with focus Excel and Word

• Visual Acuity (20/20 or equivalent corrected vision).

• The ability to maintain focus on the work at hand.

• The ability to prioritize work.

• Ability to make product acceptability choices based on quality criteria, test result conformance to specifications, and product requirements.

• Ability to learn required skills through provided training in order to demonstrate proficiency on chemical and microbiological assays.

Qualifications/ Background Experiences

• A High School Diploma (or equivalent) with strong math and science background.

A minimum one year of laboratory experience preferred.

It is Terumo’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As a Company, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.