About the Role
Gore Medical is looking for a Scientist to join our Heparin Testing Team in the Heparin Analytical Chemistry Laboratory. The successful candidate will support Heparin Activity testing and other lab initiatives, ensuring flow of test samples to meet customer delivery expectations. This is a day shift position that will cover a Monday-Friday schedule; with schedule flexibility because weekend support is occasionally needed. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing analytical support for development of state-of-the art implantable combination products, energized by working for a world-class manufacturer and collaborating on cross-functional teams and recognize the importance of building and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships.
This role will be located at our facility in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Responsibilities
- Conduct Heparin Activity and Identity testing on a variety of materials in support of heparin coated products. Perform extensive pipetting for some methods
- Share responsibility for setting up and operating analytical laboratory instrumentation
- Perform test method and equipment validation
- Follow all applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs) and document results in the appropriate format to satisfy quality system requirements
- Interact with manufacturing, R&D teams, internal and external customers
- Report test results and conduct investigations to meet regulatory standards
- Contribute to troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities in the laboratory
- Handle chemicals and laboratory equipment safely
- Maintain compliance with training expectations as required for this position
- Perform additional responsibilities as required within scope of this position
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a closely related discipline that includes Chemistry course work and/or lab experience
- Experience with laboratory techniques and apparatus associated with sample preparation and manipulation
- Experience in equipment and test method validations
- Ability to perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to Standard Operating Procedures
- Ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving
- Ability to support multiple initiatives or projects simultaneously
- Ability to educate and influence people from a broad range of disciplines
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as part of the team
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a quality-controlled laboratory setting
- Proficiency with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
- Knowledge of Heparin Activity testing
What We Offer
Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.
Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.
