Job Description Summary

The Production Technician, Sterile Products Lab is responsible for the assembly of quality products during customer order fulfillment efficiently, accurately, safely and on time. Operates assembly equipment and in-process instrumentation to manufacture medical devices in accordance to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), company policy and safety regulations. Position requires direct supervision or oversight by a senior employee.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES including the following:

Perform a variety of routine and complex duties in the configuration of finished product assembly for customer orders including:

• Operate custom automated equipment

• Performing in-process tests

• Measuring and assaying finished product

• Assemble and package medical devices

• Operate radiation detection equipment

• Recording manufacturing data

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

• Stock and replenish supplies as necessary

• Follows established manufacturing procedures, inventory control procedures and Quality System Regulations

• Follow established Safety and Health Physics procedures and regulations

• Work as a team with other technicians to ensure downtimes are kept to a minimum and improve operational efficiencies

• Operate under direct supervision

• Inform Team Leader or Production Supervisor of any problems pertaining to production, parts, equipment or processes

• Perform other duties as needed within the facility

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Required

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Basic computer skills (MS Word or Excel)

Preferred

• College degree

• Experience in a pharmaceutical or pharmacy related environment

• Experience in medical device manufacturing

• Experience in a production environment

• Experience handling small parts

• Experience handling low-level radioactive materials

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to accurately understand and follow both oral and written instructions in English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic mathematical abilities of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are required.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral, written, or diagram form. Ability to solve practical job-related problems, or recognize the need to ask supervision for assistance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting and reaching into gloves in a glove box with both hands for extended periods of time

• Handling of tweezers to pick up small parts

• Physical ability to lift 50lbs from the floor to waste level

• Able to reach around shielding to handle small parts

• Adequate vision to be able to work with small parts

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work area is a lab setting containing radioactive materials

• Shift work as necessary

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. 

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Primary Work Location

USA IL - Carol Stream

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