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Location: Ballina
Department:
Summary:
The successful candidate will be capable of leading or supporting projects in the Core Business Initiatives (CBI) team that support existing hydrophilic coated products and technologies. The successful candidate is expected to help drive the development and integration of new materials, processes or technologies into new products and processes.
The successful candidate will also have a good understanding of medical device design controls, be capable of participating in cross-functional teams and interfacing with colleagues at all levels within the organization while effectively delivering solutions which benefit our customers.
Responsibilities:
* Providing technical support to NPD, Global Marketing, Engineering and Manufacturing
* Leading or supporting projects/project teams to select and demonstrate the feasibility of alternative materials, processes or technologies for new and existing products.
* Preparation of technical documentation in accordance with regulatory and design control requirements and with the company's development processes.
* Working with cross functional partners to gather stakeholders input and develop plans to ensure requirements are assessed and met by proposed technical solutions.
* Developing protocols and experimental test plans and managing the product build, transportation and storage as well as the execution of testing.
* Conducting statistical analysis of data and developing detailed reports documenting results, conclusions and recommendations.
* Representing the Research & Development function on cross-functional teams throughout the New Product Commercialization process
Work Experience Requirements
* Number of Overall Years Necessary: 5-8
* 5 + years’ experience in a technical role ideally in Research & Development or Process Development roles
Education Requirements
* An honours Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Materials/Polymer Science or Engineering (Polymer/ Biomedical), Biochemical Engineering or related discipline is required.
* An understanding of hydrophilic coatings and related technologies would be an advantage
Specialized Skills / Technical Knowledge
* Experience of hydrophilic coating technologies, materials science and surface chemistry
* Strong initiative and follow through in executing project responsibilities, overcoming obstacles and balancing multiple priorities effectively through strong technical and/or project leadership.
* Attention to detail and good understanding of design controls and associated documentation.
* A demonstrated track-record of being part of successful cross-functional technical teams.
* Excellent problem solving, decision making and root cause analysis skills.
* The ability to effectively communicate concepts, ideas and knowledge to all levels of the organisation.
* Demonstrated understanding of various types of manufacturing, mechanisms, materials, tolerance-analysis and design-for-manufacturing
Local Specifications (English and Local Language)
* Fluency in English (both written and spoken)
About Hollister Incorporated
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.
EOE Statement
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