Packaging Lab Technician 2

Position Summary

This position will assist the Packaging Engineering team with both day-to-day operations support and project support.  As a Packaging Lab Technician II, they will be responsible for executing Lab testing and projects that impact design, development, cost reduction activities, process support, sustaining engineering activities, and others. Support of lab testing will involve Good Lab Practices (GLP), Test Method and Test Method validation activities along with writing lab test reports.

Principal Responsibilities

•    Conduct Packaging lab testing activities such as:
o    Material testing
o    Distribution simulation
o    Climatic conditioning
o    Visual Inspections
•    Assist Packaging Engineers with tasks such as:
o    Equipment qualifications
o    Production support
o    Packaging verification, aging studies, etc.
•    Provide training to staff on test methods and reporting
•    Execute sample preparation, good documentation practices, equipment maintenance and good lab practices
•    Complete tasks as required for timely disposition of project requirements and prioritization
•    Ability to draft and write testing reports for approvals
•    Complete assigned tasks necessary for improvement projects that may include performing installation qualification activities, range finding studies, and debugging
•    Coordinate shipping and receiving of test samples
•    Assist in facilitating and implementing lab and testing improvements
•    Adhere to and ensure compliance with the Teleflex Code of Ethics, all company policies, rules, and procedures
•    Complete other duties and tasks as assigned

Education / Experience Requirements

•    High school diploma required; 2-year degree preferred
•    3-4 years of related experience
•    Medical device experience preferred
•    Experience with packaging equipment preferred

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

SPECIALIZED SKILLS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 
•    Solid problem-solving skills
•    Takes work direction and completes tasks in an accurate and timely manner
•    Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
•    Attention to detail and quality
•    Ability to multi-task and adapt to shifting priorities
•    Technical writing capability
•    Mechanical Aptitude
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
•    Experience working with Change Management software such as Agile
•    Experience with general lab test equipment is preferred
•    Experience with sealing and seal testing equipment is preferred

INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS: 
•    Commitment to Goals – A strong commitment to achieving goals is essential for personal and team success. It requires taking ownership of tasks, staying focused on priorities, and consistently delivering high-quality work. Being proactive, managing time effectively, and seeking support when needed are critical to meeting deadlines and overcoming challenges. By aligning personal efforts with team and organizational objectives, individual contributors play a vital role in driving results and advancing shared goals.
•    Continuous Improvement - Continuous improvement means actively seeking ways to enhance your work, skills, and contributions. It's critical to stay curious, embrace feedback, and look for opportunities to streamline processes or solve problems more effectively. Individual contributors should take initiative to learn from experiences, adapt to change, and apply new knowledge to drive better outcomes. By consistently striving to improve, they add value to their team and support the organization’s growth and success.
•    Culture and Values – Living our culture and values is essential to fostering a positive, collaborative work environment. Individual contributors demonstrate this by treating others with respect, acting with integrity, and contributing to an inclusive and supportive team culture. It's critical to hold oneself accountable, align actions with shared values, and support the broader mission of the organization. By consistently modeling these behaviors, individual contributors help strengthen the workplace culture and positively influence those around them.

TELEFLEX QUALITY BEHAVIORS:
As a member of the QARA team, you play a critical in our mission to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Below are the quality behaviours that we expect all QARA employees to exhibit every day.

Patient Focused
•    We prioritize our patients and users in our decision making. 
•    We understand our products and recognize our actions affect product quality. 
•    We understand the impact of product quality on user and patient safety. 
Accountable
•    We show up prepared and if we say we'll do it, we do. 
•    We learn from mistakes and address them quickly.
•    We speak up and take responsibility.                                         
Preventive
•    We proactively look for and address things that could go wrong. 
•    We speak up when we notice poor quality. 
•    We correct poor quality and prevent recurrence.  
Solution Minded
•    We bring solutions to identify problems and are open to change.  
•    We share and implement ideas to continuously improve. 
•    We evaluate fully and investigate to root cause.  

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