Product Support Scientist 1 - The Fountain Group

Hello,

My name is Shivaraj, and I am a Talent Acquisition Consultant with The Fountain Group.  Currently I have an opening for a ­­Product Support Scientist located in Pompano Beach, FL. Details for the position are as follows:

• The position of Scientist in the Product Support Department includes participating in product and process validations, root cause investigations of product failure, and non-conformance investigations. Additionally, this position is responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment and performing support functions for the laboratory.
• R&D, Quality Control Laboratory, Formulations/Chemistry, Production/Manufacturing
• Basic office environment using desktop and/or laptop computer.
• Laboratory environment including working with biological samples and biohazard materials.
• Bachelor Degree or Associate Degree in Medical Technology or related sciences; required
• 3-5 years experience working in a clinical laboratory environment; required
• MT or MLT or BB (ASCP) Certification; preferred
• Demonstrate laboratory knowledge and skills related to theory, techniques, processes, procedures, equipment and materials necessary to perform the job effectively.
• Maintain working knowledge of cGMP requirements to ensure adherence to compliance policies and regulations. Wear the appropriate PPE when working in the laboratory and manufacturing environments. Proactively maintain a clean and safe work environment by performing sanitizing and housekeeping duties.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability; ability to prioritize within a changing business environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate; demonstrate a sense of urgency to complete work within a pre-defined timeline. Accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.
• Proficient in the use of lab equipment. Strong troubleshooting ability of the equipment.
• Basic computer skills i.e. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

•  Provide support to Project Managers for conducting product validation projects. Execute protocols and provide testing analysis as required.
•  Under direct supervision, plan, design, and perform diagnostic assay support activities towards root cause investigations of product failures and nonconformances, including customer complaint investigations.
• Participate in scientific meetings that may require presentation and analysis of technical findings. Includes working cross-departmentally with external client locations.
• Suggest improvements to methodologies, processes, products, and systems related to specific projects.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and calibrations as assigned.
• Basic office environment using desktop and/or laptop computer.
• Laboratory environment including working with biological samples and biohazard materials.
• Some lifting, not to exceed 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity for handling instruments and repetitive motions.
• Standing/sitting for long periods of time.
• Working with biohazardous materials requiring the use of personal protective equipment.
• Visual inspection of material including use of a microscopic.
• Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.