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Quality - Lab Technician III

  • Division: Engineering
  • Contact Email: michelle.mcinerney@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 24331

Our client a Major Multinational based in Galway is looking to hire a Quality Lab Technician on an initial 24 month contract.

The Role:

As the Quality Lab Technician, you will be part of a high performing Complaint Handling and Medical Device Regulatory reporting department, which provides value throughout the Product Life cycle through world class execution in Medical Device Reporting and Vigilance compliance.

Responsibilities:

  • Ability to work within a team environment and build relationships across the organisation as well as with external suppliers & regulatory agencies etc.

  • Co-ordination of complaint handling Analysis and Investigation activities for a wide range of products including receipt and documenting of incoming complaint devices relating to events.

  • Perform analysis and investigation, and laboratory duties related to the complaint Analysis and Investigation activities. Assisting in test procedure development and non-routine analyses relating to root cause investigations.

  • Co-ordination of cross-functional activities in the investigation of customer complaints and determination of root cause.

  • Possess an awareness of the manufacturing process and final products, including terminology associated with the product use and failure modes typically experienced by the customer

  • Conduct laboratory support functions, Performs and coordinate instrument maintenance, calibration and alignment checks.

  • Communicate key information including escalation of Quality Issues to the CQXM Management and key extended post market quality teams & functional management to ensure full engagement &alignment.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement activities to support the role out of cell operating systems and principles within the CQXM department. Delivering cost-down through innovative solutions.

  • Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements.

  • Support new product launch as part of the Product Development Process ensuring that CQXM requirements are included in the process.

  • Ensure compliance to all applicable department, site-wide procedures and regulations. Support Internal and External audit preparation and activity which includes application and maintenance of quality standards for all activities associated.

  • Train and support new analysts.

Requirements:

  • Min of a bachelor’s degree (Level 8 NFQ) in a relevant technical discipline (e.g., Engineering, Science)

  • Experience in a medical devices or related environment desirable

  • Lab environment experience is desirable but not essential

  • Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills

  • Practical working knowledge of statistical data analysis, problem solving and quality improvement tools and techniques preferable

  • Technical writing skills

  • Ability to multi-task and to take initiative is essential

  • Effective time management skills

  • Builds and maintains positive relationships with others; shows respect and consideration for others

For more information and a confidential discussion on the role please contact Michelle Mc Inerney.

michelle.mcinerney@collinsmcnicholas.ie

091 706717