Chemical Process Technician

Cretex • Coon Rapids, MN

10d • $25 - $35

About The Position

The Chemical Process Tech will be responsible for designing, implementing and optimizing chemical processes and systems. Will work on various projects from improving existing processes to developing new ones. This position will collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure that processes meet safety, quality and efficiency standards.

Requirements

• Experience as a chemical operator or equivalent experience.
• Ability to understand basic acid-base chemistry.
• Ability to create professional reports and validations according to ISO, GMP and ASTM standards.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal instructions of technical operations and procedures to non-technical operators.
• Ability to comply with all mandatory Environmental, Health and Safety standards.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with process validation.
• Knowledge of testing methods such as FTIR, Cytotoxicity, Gravimetric Analysis.
• Knowledge of waste treatment regulations for MN.
• Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations.
• Experience working in an ISO or GMP environment.
• Knowledge of GLP (Good laboratory practices).
• Knowledge of Electron microscopy.

Responsibilities

• Handle, store and transport chemical materials during the process of operating and monitoring hazardous chemicals.
• Accurately and completely fill out required paperwork including details such as process conditions, test results and instrument readings.
• Maintain calibration schedule for lab equipment.
• Uphold rms company’s standards for quality and safety through continuous improvement activities and adherence to applicable environmental, safety and health regulations and policies.
• Perform necessary preventative maintenance on instrumentation according to identified metrology schedules.
• Oversee day to day chemical bath monitoring responsibilities of the rms Orthopaedic, Pacing, Cardio and Connector divisions.
• Perform requests for analysis and submit reports on results using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).
• Perform requests for analysis and submit reports on results using Fourier-transform infrared spectrometer (FTIR) .
• Establish and develop processes and procedures for cleaning and passivation.
• Troubleshoot current processes.
• Work with engineering to improve processes that are not meeting expected efficiencies or that yield high scrap rates.
• Analyze processes to identify the root cause with engineering and production employees
• Work with engineering to develop a written procedure that would improve the process.
• Some levels of inspection may be required to identify the root cause of chemical processing issues.
• Support actions for implementing cost reduction projects with engineering and production employees.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance options.
• rms also offers a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and an onsite medical clinic.
• rms Company also offers company specific benefits, such as: Onsite Clinic Paid Parental Leave Monthly Social Events Annual Employee Appreciation Week Volunteer Opportunities Training and Development Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Wellness Program
• Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees.
• Cretex’s medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week.
• Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed