MicroVention is now Terumo Neuro

Chemist I, Production - CR

Position Overview

Supports development and manufacturing of primarily chemistry-based products and synthesis of raw materials for medical devices with work including writing or verifying specifications, identifying and implementing continuous improvements, maintaining product processes, designing fixtures, testing processes, evaluating equipment, and assessment of raw materials to ensure that subassemblies and finished products meet requirements. Job duties:
  • Improves, sustains, develops, or builds manufacturing processes for new and existing products, implements product changes or enhancements. (30%)
  • Investigates non-conformances/out-of-specification results. (25%)
  • Performs tests, analyzes and interprets test data, and reports results. (15%)
  • Supports validation of and validates materials, product, equipment, or processes. (10%)
  • Interfaces with other departments or companies to resolve production problems. (10%)
  • Confers with research/engineering personnel to prepare design modifications, clarifies instructions, troubleshoots problems, and develops product. (5%)
  • Supports key project decisions. (5%)
  • Performs other duties as assigned (create presentations, reports, etc.).
  • Day to day tasks are performed under some supervision.

Job Details

Job ID 13217BR

Alajuela, Costa Rica

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    1. Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Laboratories (Laboratorista Quimico), or a related field of study.
    2. Minimun (1) year and up to (3) years of experience in a progressively responsible role in materials analysis or technician work.
    3. Good written and verbal communication skills.
    4. Must be able to perform and interpret GC and HPLC (UV-Vis) testing.
    5. English proficiency: Intermediate.
    Desired Qualifications
    1. Reading and preparing technical documentation.
    2. Working knowledge of standard laboratory equipment, organic-synthetic and transformation processes, wet test methods, and qualitative and quantitative measurements.
    3. Knowledge of medical devices.
    4. Knowledge of cGMP, ISO 9001/13845, 21 CFR 800/820.
    5. Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Skype, and Word, Statistical Tools (e.g., MiniTab, SSPS), SolidWorks, and/or AutoCAD.