Lab Technician I

AirLife is looking for an hourly 5 day a week on-site Lab Tech ! to join our medical device lab team and support the testing of our products!COMPANY DESCRIPTIONAt AirLife, we are dedicated to improving the quality of every breath. Excellence with Every Breath is not just a tag line, but the way we work and take care of our customers. With a mindset to evolve, innovate, and grow, we are a premier manufacturer of the highest-quality and market-leading breathing consumables. This growth philosophy has positioned us to increase our global footprint and business reach, impacting even more people around the world. Our expanding family of the most trusted brands offers a product portfolio that spans the continuum of care from first responder to home care, with safety, patient comfort, and clinical performance in mind. Collective expertise allows us to provide quality products and experiences to our patients, customers, and our people. Our values of Customer first, Differentiate with our People, Bias for Action, Continuous Improvement and Accountability define who we are and how we work. Join us!POSITION SUMMARYThis position will work in close communication with the Engineering team to ensure all specification requirements are effectively and efficiently tested. Proficiency of documentation of results in LIMS system and report creation for distributing results will be key. In addition, this position is also responsible for the physical, mechanical and chemical tests of current and new product designs.POSITION QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, industry specifications, and testing protocols.Following standard product testing methods and report generation guidelines. Proficient with basic laboratory tools and instruments such as calipers, gages, vision systems, tensile testers, etc.Familiar with problem solving methods and tools.Must have good written and verbal communication skills.Must have high attention to detail and efficiency.Must like working with hands and discovering how a product performs or what caused it to fail.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Adobe (pdf files) and LIMSey test scheduling system.Organization of work area, test sample storage best practices.Level of Experience: The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in engineering, testing, or manufacturing of products in the medical device industry.Level of Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Some college level work is desirable.Travel: As the business needs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerform testing in a competent manner according to published test methods. Must understand and be fully committed to impartiality and performing all testing in an unbiased manner.Accurately document all testing steps including taking photographs of setups and failures for inclusion in reports. Use of basic measuring equipment such as height gauges, surface plates, indicators, calipers, micrometers, gage blocks and tensile tester. Ability to meet with lab customers (test requestors) for training on test methods, discussion of results and to align on clarification of details and additional requests as needed.Participation in Lean / 5S / 6 Sigma projects as necessary, will maintain a clean and organized workspace.OTHER RESPONSIBILITIESUphold and embody AirLife's values in all aspects of work.Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in daily work; look for ways to improve and promote quality & safety. Inspire the trust of others; treat people with respect and dignity and embrace the value of diversity.Use time efficiently; perform job accurately, thoroughly, and conserve Company resources to improve profits.Contribute to building and maintaining a positive team environment.Assure all policies and guidelines are implemented and followed.QUALITY POLICYAt AirLife, Quality is our promise. It is our commitment to customer satisfaction and our dedication to product excellence in an evolving global healthcare market. This promise is kept through a continuously improving and effective Quality Management System and compliance to Regulatory Requirements.DEIA STATEMENTAt AirLife, we are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities and customers we serve. We believe our philosophy on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Advancement (DEIA) encourages excellence and equips us to serve an evolving global marketplace.Please note: The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and may evolve over time. The role holder may be required to undertake additional duties as reasonably expected to meet the needs of the company.

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