Laboratory Technician

Company: Gerresheimer
Location: Vineland
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

The Company

Company Description

Gerresheimer is a leading global partner to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. With its specialty glass and plastic products, the company contributes to health and well-being with production operations in 40 locations around the world. With close to $2 billion in revenue and 10,000 employees, Gerresheimer's product portfolio includes pharmaceutical packaging and products for the safe, simple administration of medicines, such as insulin pens, in- halers, pre-fillable syringes, injection vials, ampoules, bottles and containers for liquid and solid medicines with closure and safety systems as well as packaging for the cosmetics industry. The business is organized into three divisions: Plastics and Devices, Advanced Technologies, and Primary Packaging Glass.

Division Summary

Gerresheimer Glass Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets various glass products for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and scientific research markets. It offers pharmaceutical serum bottles, screw thread bottles, molded bottles, pharmaceutical packaging, laboratory glassware, glass tubing, and rod products. In addition, the company offers ampoules, cartridges, vials, molded bottles, and specialty glass products. The company was formerly known as Kimble Glass, Inc. and changed its name to Gerresheimer Glass, Inc. in April 2007. The company was founded in 1901 and is based in Vineland, New Jersey. Gerresheimer Glass Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Gerresheimer AG.

Job Description

Reports to the Glass Science Team Lead and is responsible for performing test and analyses in support of project work. This position will need to be able to operate the various types of analytical equipment to perform the required tests successfully and appropriately. This position will need to be able to organize the test data in a concise and accurate method so that it can be easily analyzed.

• Responsible for the operation of analytical test equipment (SEM-EDS / FTIR / ICP-MS).
• Responsible for the appropriate preparation of materials to be tested.
• Produce and maintain documentation for the appropriate operation of the analytical test equipment.
• Compile and analyze data generated from analytical test equipment.
• Maintain lab equipment based on defined maintenance schedule.
• Assist in R&D experimentation
• Supports GMS initiative through team participation
• Observe all safety precautions, rules, and regulations
  Qualifications
  
  • Minimum of Associates Degree in Laboratory Science
  • Minimum 2 years' experience, experience should include hands on operation of SEM-EDS / FTIR microscopy / ICP-MS equipment
  • Additional UV-Vis spectrophotometer or Universal tester experience would be useful
  • Experience in problem solving and data analysis
  • Proficient with MS Office Products including a focus on Excel & PowerPoint
    Additional Information
    
    • Ability to learn, understand, and apply the Gerresheimer Management System.
    • Capable of autonomous work in professional business environments.
    • Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision.
    • Able to handle pressure of time constraints in meeting departmental goals.
    • Detail oriented, Strong organizational skills.

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