PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION: This position provides specialized technical support services by performing any combination of complex or non- routine duties involving the selection and use of procedures and/or equipment in support of medical diagnostic instrument and/or reagent development and production.
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
- Applies a high level of technical support in a specialized discipline using knowledge and theory of electronics; life science; chemistry; mechanics; software; etc.
- Understands and uses knowledge of other disciplines.
- Uses computer applications as needed for functional specialty.
- Advanced skills in computer hardware and /or software applications.
- Accepts non-routine and complex assignments.
- Follows established procedures, uses judgment and makes choices on how to proceed. Assignments often require creativity.
- Researches; recommends; and implements appropriate changes for process improvements.
- Uses information from within and/or outside the organization when necessary.
- Reads; understands and instructs others in the use of manuals; test procedures; and documentation associated with specialized equipment.
- Reads; interprets; and may create engineering drawings; schematics, and complex test procedures.
- Writes basic procedures and technical documents.
- Working knowledge and use of complex tools and equipment specific to functional areas.
- May use statistical; mathematical and other quantitative and qualitative methods and measurements.
- May create tools and fixtures specific to functional area.
- May work closely with engineers to execute product design.
- Constructs complex engineering prototypes; models and builds special test equipment.
- May perform testing on prototype electrical and/or mechanical designs.
- Conducts complex testing; analysis and troubleshooting.
- Conducts testing to determine effectiveness of product specifications.
- Complies to all safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Problem Solving: Resolves non-routine; complex problems with data gathering; research; analysis and interpretive activities.
- Uses factual information; policy and procedures to determine solutions with minimal supervision.
- Verifies experimental data for usefulness and accuracy.
- Impact on Operations/Effect of Errors: Tasks; activities and/or information used to make decisions which are in direct support of the department's primary function. Effect of errors may have significant impact in terms of time or money.
- High school or equivalency is required. Associate’s degree; or equivalent experience; is required. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Work requires the theoretical and conceptual knowledge associated with an Associate’s degree.
- This position requires five or more years related technical experience.
- Degree of physical effort and environment: Normal work fatigue. Normally safe environment. Typical electronic manufacturing/laboratory/office environment.
- Some work subject to frequent hand/eye coordination, lifting/carrying of objects or operating equipment. Work may be subject to moderately unpleasant conditions. (Applies to biohazard only.)