Biomaterials Production Lab Operator 1 - 2nd shift

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What's the role?

Hydrophobic Button Production is a key component in of the development of the ZEISS Interocular lens (IOL).

The Biomaterials Production Lab Operator is responsible for processing the biomaterials used to create the buttons in which IOLs are formed.

Sound Interesting?
Here's what you'll do:


* Comprehensive understanding of all applicable MSOP's, QCSOP's, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and line clearance requirements.


* Maintain proper documentation per GDP (Good Documentation Practices) by filling out work orders correctly and accurately recording accepted and rejected quantities.


* Keep workspace clean and organized.


* Visual inspection of defects and record rejects on device history record (DHR).


* Perform visual inspection of material to identify defects and accurately record rejects on device history record (DHR).


* Demold biomaterial sheets from heated glass molds while incurring minimal damage/rejects.


* Clean glass molds post demolding.


* Process biomaterial sheets through a semi-automated punch and die while carefully aligning the material to maximize yield.


* Perform methanol and hydrophobic button isolation (shakeout) and drying processes.


* Inspect, confirm final quantities and package finished buttons.


* Perform dimensional inspection for button diameter and thickness.


* Elevate any process non-conformances to leads, supervisors, or quality control.


* Ensure that all finished product meets quality standards and specifications.


* Listen and communicate effectively with Technicians, Leads and Supervisors about any production, quality or safety issues.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

Regularly exposed to:


* 3VPADPA (N-phenyl-4-(3 Vinylphenylazo)-aniline)


* UVAM


* 2,2'-Azobisisobutyronitrile


* N-Benzyl-N-isopropylacrylamide


* Ethyl Methacrylate


* Butyl Acrylate


* Ethylene glyco...