Biomaterials Production Lab Technician I

About Us:
How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!
Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!
 
What’s the role?

Hydrophobic Button Production is a key component in of the development of the ZEISS Interocular Lens (IOL). The Biomaterials Production Lab Technician performs critical tasks such as compounding and mixing the chemicals needed to create the buttons in which IOLs are formed.

Sound Interesting?
Here’s what you’ll do:

• Comprehensive understanding of all applicable MSOP’s, QCSOP’s, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and line clearance requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation per GDP (Good Documentation Practices) by filling out work orders correctly and accurately recording accepted and rejected quantities.
• Keep workspace clean and organized.
• Visual inspection of defects and record rejects on device history record (DHR).
• Meticulously perform biomaterials formulation mixing processes with minimal or no errors.
• Perform SAP confirmation of materials used during material formulation.
• Capture critical data from curing, extraction and drying processes process and upload to analyze and interpret for verification of design specifications.  
• Demold biomaterial sheets from heated glass molds while incurring minimal damage/rejects.
• Process biomaterial sheets through a semi-automated punch and die while carefully aligning the material to maximize yield.
• Perform button extraction with methanol in Soxhlet Extraction set-up and periodically check on extraction status.
• Perform silicone tubing and gasket extraction.
• Perform methanol and hydrophobic button isolation (shakeout) and drying processes.
• Loading drying ovens and initiate programs. Verify correct process and program input parameters.
• Inspect, confirm final quantities and package finished buttons.
• Perform dimensional inspection for button diameter and thickness.
• Perform physical inventory of raw materials and supplies. Upload inventory in to database.
• Submit Material Request Forms or Kanban form to maintain raw material inventory.
• Monitor raw material inventory levels and submit scrap form requests for destruction.
• Elevate any process non-conformances to leads, supervisors, or quality control.
• Ensure that all finished product meets quality standards and specifications.
• Listen and communicate effectively with Technicians, Leads and Supervisors about any production, quality or safety issues.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

Regularly exposed to:

• 3VPADPA (N-phenyl-4-(3 Vinylphenylazo)-aniline)
• UVAM
• 2,2’-Azobisisobutyronitrile 
• N-Benzyl-N-isopropylacrylamide
• Ethyl Methacrylate
• Butyl Acrylate
• Ethylene glycol dimethacrylate
• Methanol
• Acetone
• Isopropyl alcohol
• Potassium hydroxide
• Hydrochloric acid

Do you qualify?

• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows safety regulations.
• Working knowledge and understanding of all applicable Standard Operating Procedures and supporting documentation.
• Ability to use commonsense to find resolution when faced with challenges to carry out instructions. 
• Basic algebra and basic statistical analysis of data sets including standard deviation and related to quantities and chemical concentrations calculations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Regularly required to walk, sit, stand, bend an