Position Title: Packaging Engineer
Work Location: Chesterfield, MO
Assignment Duration: 12 months
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Position Summary:
• Working within a multidisciplinary team providing laboratory support for all required medical device and combination product (MDCP) development programs.
• This will include hands-on testing, troubleshooting and method/testing investigations as well as recording of data in accordance with SOPs and analysis of data to input back into the project team.

Key Responsibilities:
• Carries out hands-on testing of devices to generate data on the selected parameters, in accordance with the agreed protocols and methods.
• The testing will often involve the execution of specialized techniques using Instron force measurement systems, balances and other gauges/tools related to the specific drug delivery device functional attribute.
• Operating laboratory equipment according to SOPs, Manuals, Methods, and Risk Assessments.
• Maintains accurate records of results, analysis, and interpretation of experimental data in laboratory notebooks in a timely manner and according to accepted good practices.
• Uses tools to analyse, interpret and record data to quantify the functional performance characteristics of a device and controlling parameters for its consistent performance.
• Prepares scientific reports of experiment, data analysis and data verification in accordance with approved procedures and practices.

Qualification & Experience:
• Minimum: Bachelor's Degree or higher in appropriate Science & Engineering disciplines, e.g. Chemistry, Biochemistry; Biomedical, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical Engineering; or other related discipline

Technical Skills:
• Essential:

• Knowledge and/or interest in parenteral packaging, components and component testing equipment, e.g. Instron, Computrac, plunger movement chamber, Wilco vacuum decay, etc.
  • Desirable:

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Knowledge of packaging related regulatory standards and guidance

• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision

• High level of attention to technical details and accuracy

• Being able to prioritize multiple responsibilities and to work on multiple tasks simultaneously

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross functional teams

• Excellent communication (e.g. oral, written, presentation) and interpersonal relationship skills

• Proficiency in general computer software such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentations

 

 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $52.30/hr.