QC Laboratory Technician II

CooperSurgical, Inc.

Costa Rica

Position Summary:

To perform Quality Control tests for Media raw materials and final products. Keep Laboratory test results trends. Coordinate external test.

You Will:

- Execution of analysis on raw materials for Incoming Quality and finished goods for Final Release.
- Collaborates with the test required as part of equipment qualification and method validations.
- Tests to be performed: sterile test, bioburden, filter integrity test, pH, osmolality measurement, viscosity, endotoxin test, HPLC, FTIR, UV spectrophotometry analysis and microbiological control as environmental monitoring, plate reading and microorganisms identification.
- Records results on inspection forms and reports. Maintains department files for readily retrievable access of records.
- Keeps the laboratory test trends up to date (Environmental monitoring, BB, Endotoxin, pH, TOC)
- Notifies designated supervisor or engineer when inspection data exceeds... acceptable limits or when major incidents of inferior quality are noted.
- In charge of the external test coordination, samples shipment, tracking and test results review/approval.
- Performs tasks under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), safety techniques and aligned with the regulatory standards.
- Work with the USP, ACS, Ph. Eur, ASTM for laboratory test evaluation and improvements.
- Support coordination activities of laboratory equipment calibration and environmental monitoring tasks with contractors when required.
- Leads Lean initiatives such as 5S and Gemba walks You Have:

- Technical Degree in Microbiology or Chemistry
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineer, Microbiology is a plus.
- A minimum of two years of previous work in medical devices companies.
- Ability to review and comprehend written instructions, including blueprints, specifications, and methods in both English and Spanish.
- English intermediate level, read and write technical documents.
- Knowledge of GMP’s and GLP’s. Knowledge in ISO 17025 is a plus
- Experience with aseptic technique and test related such as Bioburden, Sterility, Strains and Identifications or experience with analytical testing such as HPLC, TOC, FTIR, UV spectroscopy, atomic absorption.
- Dexterity and preciseness required to operate testing laboratory equipment.
- Ability to pay attention to detail, time management, multitask, adaptability to change, cooperative and escalating concerns on time. About CooperSurgical:

CooperSurgical is a leader in manufacturing and marketing multiple trusted and innovative brands that assist clinicians in improving the health of women, babies and families worldwide. Through an aggressive growth and diversification strategy, CooperSurgical has evolved its portfolio of over 600 products to include products and services used primarily by obstetricians and gynecologists in surgical and medical procedures wherever they occur: in hospitals, surgical centers, medical offices and fertility clinics.

Our Benefits:

As an employee of CooperSurgical, you'll receive an outstanding total compensation plan. As we believe your compensation goes beyond your paycheck, we offer a great compensation package, medical coverage, 401(k), parental leave, fertility benefits, paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays, and multiple other perks and benefits. Please visit us at to learn more about CooperSurgical and the benefits of becoming a member of our team.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of CooperSurgical about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at CooperSurgical via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of CooperSurgical, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by CooperSurgical for this position and a valid agreement with CooperSurgical is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the CooperSurgical agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace
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