Biomaterials Production Operator I

Job Description 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 Operator is responsible for processing the biomaterials used 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). Perform visual inspection of material to identify defects and accurately record rejects on device history record (DHR). Demold biomaterial sheets from heated glass molds while incurring minimal damage/rejects. Clean glass molds post demolding. Process biomaterial sheets through a semi-automated punch and die while carefully aligning the material to maximize yield. Perform methanol and hydrophobic button isolation (shakeout) and drying processes. Inspect, confirm final quantities and package finished buttons. Perform dimensional inspection for button diameter and thickness. 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. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Regularly required to walk, sit, stand, bend and twist. Requires some lifting and carrying of equipment of 25 pounds or mildly greater. Vision abilities required for this job include; close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Repetitive use of hands, controlled grasping and fine manipulation. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma, or equivalent; six months of related experience and/or training. Basic knowledge of computer web browser navigation. Previous manufacturing experience in Medical Device industry is a strong plus. The hourly pay range for this position is $16.50 - $21.00. The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent. This position is eligible for a Performance Bonus. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off. Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Christina Choing Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends). Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That’s just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people. In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together. Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow. Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity. Apply now! It takes less than 10 minutes.

Salary : $17 - $21