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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. 

Job Responsibilities (including supervisory and/or fiscal):

1. Product builds: Assist, coordinate, track and build product part or prototypes builds for engineering evaluation, validation, pre-clinical and clinical studies, marketing and commercial sales. Sets up and operates manufacturing equipment.

2. Process Development: Assist in new process development for new or existing medical devices and processes, supporting tooling and equipment development. Assists in conceptual input to the design of fixtures, tooling and equipment, as well as assists with recommendation, specification and procurement of capital equipment.

3. Documentation: Assist, prepare, develop, and implement documentation including work instructions, standard operating procedures, technical reports, change requests and formal test protocols and reports which comply with GMP and Quality requirements.

4. Test Method Development: Review test methods during test method development and assists with test method validations.

5. Testing: Ability to perform tests by following instructions from development engineers; collect data and record test results; analyzing test data, organizing, and presenting to peers and management when it is necessary in a reportable format. Assists in the execution of test protocols and procedures. Sets up test equipment for testing to protocols. Coordinates and manages testing of released protocols.

6. Training: Provides process/test method training to manufacturing and QA personnel.

7. Equipment: Perform and document equipment preventative maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment and systems per schedule.  Ensure equipment is operating properly. Obtaining quotes for testing and calibration.

8. Materials/Inventory: generate purchase orders, coordinate orders and deliveries with vendors, R&D stock checking including monitoring material and test inventory, shipping materials/receiving materials including to/from sterilization, ship testing and conditioning for R&D products, preparing commercial invoices and liaising with internal Customs specialists.

9. Supervisory/mentoring/coaching: peer-peer coaching other technicians on R&D based tasks and responsibilities. Oversee activities of junior technicians in conjunction with their Engineering supervisor.

10. Fiscal: reviews inventory reports, the transfer of R&D items to financial logs and relays information to R&D engineers/Project Leaders/R&D Managers for discussion with Finance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent experience

• 5-8 years of industrial experience in R&D or process development

• Experience working in a laboratory and a controlled environment (cleanroom) with knowledge of GMP and GLP, and an ability to operate lab equipment with practical and technical knowledge of common lab instrumentation and equipment used for test or pilot processes, is a plus.

• Experience in process validation (IQ, OQ and PQ); ability to assist in performing validation.

• Proficiency in computer skills (MS Windows, MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and ability to enter data in Microsoft Project and / or Minitab for data analysis.

• Ability to analyze and evaluate data and recommend actions; has practical and technical knowledge of root cause and statistical methods and analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree or equivalent experience in science, math or engineering with minimum of with 4 years related experience preferably in medical device or other regulated FDA/QSR and ISO environment.

• Ability to design (fixture, equipment, and testing). Has general technical awareness of rapid prototyping techniques and an ability to read and understand CAD drawings (e.g. SolidWorks).

• Interpret and understand geometric tolerances.

• Experience of electronic tools and equipment (soldering, multi-meter, oscilloscope and analyzer, etc.)

• Exposure to statistical analysis and experimental design

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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