• Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences is hiring entry level candidates for several positions for contract research in Clinical trials of drugs, biologics and medical devices.
• We have a few immediate job opportunities available in Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance and Clinical Research field. We work with University hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and recruiting partners.

Responsibilities:

• This section contains a list of primary responsibilities of this role that account for 5% or more of the work.
• The incumbent will perform other duties assigned.
• Lead and support small to medium sized projects with global cross-functional teams in the implementation of design changes (e.g. new features, suppliers, materials, labeling, CAPA/Client, cost reduction, remediation).
• Identify, investigate, and solve engineering problems utilizing risk-based and customer focused approaches and engineering tools. (e.g. dFMEA, Human Factors Engineering, statistical software, CAD).
• Create, modify, and maintain design history file documentation including protocols, reports, design specifications, labeling, and design drawings.
• Develop and execute test method validations, product testing, and verification / validation activities.
• Build prototypes and models. May operate machine tools, design and build basic tooling, test fixtures and assembly equipment.
• Adhere to design control procedures, general safety rules, company policies and procedures, FDA and international regulations and guidance.

Requirements:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• List knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Working knowledge of plastics materials and processing such as injection molding, extrusion, ultrasonic welding, UV/solvent bonding, and sterilization.
• Working knowledge of CAD and PDM enterprise software (e.g. Creo, SolidWorks).
• Working knowledge of FDA Design Controls and ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems.
• Working knowledge of ANSI/AAMI/ISO 14971 Medical Devices - Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices.
• Takes initiative with a high aptitude for learning, innovation, and implementing best practices and continuous improvements.
• Strong collaboration, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organized, and able to independently manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
• Experience and/or Background BS in Mechanical, Plastics, Biomedical Engineering or a related field, MS preferred.
• 3 - 5 years of related experience in Class II or Class III disposables medical product development.
• Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) training or certification preferred.

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