Careers

Abaxis, a manufacturer of point-of-care diagnostic systems, is seeking applicants for the following positions. Abaxis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Abaxis is a federal government contractor and as such, it has certain obligations with respect to various federal laws, regulations, and executive orders and must take affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. Abaxis will recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job titles without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or status as a disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other protected veteran.

Interested applicants should apply via The ‘Apply For This Position’ link in the job posting. Resumes that are mailed or faxed will not be considered.

Abaxis does not provide reimbursement for relocation expenses.

Disability Access

Abaxis is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process you may contact HR at (510) 675-6565 or email careers@abaxis.com. (Only those calls pertaining to disability assistance will be returned)

Reasonable accommodation requests will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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OUR VENDOR LIST IS CLOSED UNTIL 2015.
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Abaxis Veterinary Reference Laboratory (AVRL)

Medical Technologist

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We are seeking Full Time Medical Technologists with Hematology Experience. The typical work week is Tuesday - Saturday so the ability to work Saturday is a requirement. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Part Time Saturday positions also available.

Description:

  • Train successfully in all job-specific tasks
  • Perform assigned laboratory reports on received specimens in accordance with approved SOP's.
  • Provide timely, concise and detailed communication of all required information and documentation regarding laboratory operations to the Laboratory Manager.
  • Comply with all relevant Quality Control requirements.
  • Perform instrument calibration and maintenance as required by manufacturers and SOP's.
  • Maintain through and concise documentation of laboratory records.
  • Be a team player in cordial laboratory environment

Requirements:

  • Hold a degree in Medical Technology and certified by ASCP or NCCLS or
  • Hold a degree in Medical Technology and a minimum of three years relevant lab experience or
  • Minimum AS, BS preferred, in one of the basic sciences (chemistry, biology, biochemistry, physics etc.)
  • Basic computer skills - Spreadsheet, word-processing, Excel, database, etc.
  • Ability to read, understand and follow instructions written in English and able to understand instructions given verbally in English.
  • Able to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English
  • Prior experience in an animal health laboratory is not required but helpful

Electronics Technician 2

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Description:

  • Perform evaluations of all levels of product investigation from simple to complex, including a thorough investigation of all notes in complaint database related to hardware returns. Document all findings in concise manner for review by the repair department.
  • Evaluate complaint, perform the investigation, complete thorough, accurate and clearly written investigation details that demonstrate a technical understanding of the failure mode.
  • Ensure throughput metrics are consistently met.
  • Insure that the Product Assurance lab is kept organized and supplied with the proper equipment to perform returned material investigation.
  • Follow current procedures as related to the job.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.
  • Adhere to all company and safety policies

Requirements:

  • High school diploma
  • 2-3 years' experience in an electronics repair/manufacturing department
  • Basic understanding of electronics
  • Understanding of ESD protection and handling of PCBs
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in software applications such as Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel.
  • Ability to work within a team dynamic
  • Strong ability to multi-task and work independently
  • Attention to detail

Systems Engineer/IT Systems Administrator

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Description:

  • Coordinates installation of new hardware/software; configures hardware and software to meet end user needs; provide IT expertise in ongoing and future business requirement evaluations
  • Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of AVRL in-house software applications in support of the AVRL production environment.
  • Perform network administration tasks, including user setup/deletion, add/remove network printers, and file permission updates.
  • Perform building administrative tasks including add/remove building door access and add/remove building security alarm access.
  • Provide Server, work station and related equipment maintenance: uses various utilities to trouble-shoot, repair, and checking of configurations
  • Assist in the evaluation for new and revised systems; identifies possible improvements in computer systems; assist in making recommendations for purchase of new information systems hardware and software
  • Designing and performing server and security audits, system backup procedures, and other recovery processes in accordance with AVRL's disaster recovery and business continuity strategies
  • Evaluates and resolves end users issues; identifies and obtains appropriate resources for the resolution of complex issues; corrects routine issues by making minor repairs and/or applying software maintenance; contacts appropriate resources for additional assistance.
  • Identify, analyze and troubleshoot a wide range of complex technical computer and network related problems effectively
  • Interacting and negotiating with vendors, outsourcers and contractors to secure system-related products and services
  • Listen and communicate information to a wide variety of clients and vendors at all levels of skill; deliver customer support both in person and over the phone or by email in a professional manner; support AVRL's objectives by training others in the use of their computers and applications
  • Communicate effectively with a diverse client base both verbally and in writing; work independently and as a member of a team
  • Maintain cooperative work relationships; demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population
  • Provide after-hours support as required by IT Manager in order to maintain workday network and systems availability.
  • Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs, unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or waking; must also be able to tolerate confined spaces
  • Some limited travel maybe required to attend training sessions, corporate meetings, etc.

Requirements:

  • BS/BA degree in computer science or related fields or equivalent experience in an IT environment.
  • Minimum of 3 - 5 years related experience
  • Demonstrated past history of successful project implementations
  • Knowledge of application development with Java / PHP, Javascript, Powershell
  • Knowledge of MS SQL Server 2008
  • Advanced computing system troubleshooting skills
  • Strong working knowledge of PC and server hardware
  • Strong understanding of a networked computing environment
  • Strong working knowledge of Windows Server operating systems
  • Understanding of Windows Active Directory and Group Policy
  • Working knowledge of TCP and UDP port usage
  • Working knowledge of VPN technologies
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, telnet, FTP, and SSH network protocols
  • Good understanding of wireless networking devices
  • Basic understanding of PBX systems
  • Ability to conduct technical research to resolve issues and discover new technologies
  • Ability to learn and support new systems and applications.
  • Prior experience with Orchard Copia and/or Harvest applications helpful
  • Prior experience working in a production laboratory environment helpful

Business Analyst

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Description:

Individual will be responsible for the overall support of North American Animal Health's Division. This person will lead sub-projects and provide analysis of business process and data while evaluating historic data, making recommendations for improvements in transitional activities.

  • Track key performance indicators and trends
  • Create and maintain financial and sales reports and provide in-depth analysis of sales and business trends for specific markets, products, subject areas or sales channels
  • Prepare periodical and ad hoc reports to analyze actual results against planed and forecast and recommend required actions where appropriate
    • Provide decision support for operational improvements through quantitative analysis and interpretation of key operating metrics
    • Provide decision support in business development through planning analysis using standard planning technique such as SWOT analysis
  • Month end, quarter end reporting with explanation of variances to standards
  • Create common and ad-hoc reports as requested
  • Develop strategies and recommend changes for improved analysis

Requirements:

  • A degree in a quantitative field (Accounting, Finance, Economics, Risk Management) from a 4-year program or equivalent work experience
  • Candidate must possess an analytical mindset and demonstrable critical thinking skills
  • Must know Microsoft Acess/SQL
  • Possess strong organizational and time management skills, with an attention to detail
  • Work proficiently resulting in adherence to management's deadlines and expectations
  • Deliver a consistent high quality product
  • Adapt quickly: having a short learning curve and willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities
  • Must be self motivated; be comfortable working independently to achieve a successful result with minimal guidance
  • Possesses strong analytical, communication and problem solving skills
  • Confidently handle multiple projects simultaneously and under deadlines
  • Possess proven ability to work with cross functional teams
  • Must have extensive working knowledge of Microsoft products, with advanced proficiency in MS Excel, MS Access with an understanding of statistical analysis and other statistical software packages
  • An understanding of export documentation. Working knowledge of: ISO, FDA, GMP, and Sarbanes-Oxley

Sr. Statistician & Database Engineer

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Description:

  • Responsible for creating and standardizing databases for process monitoring of new and existing manufacturing processes.
  • Develops and executes strategies to provide data in a user-friendly manner for engineers and technicians to quickly query and trend process and raw material data.
  • Active participant in dynamic cross-functional project teams, effectively negotiating technical and project issues, using influence, credibility and personal example to sustain team focus; displays consistently positive attitude; treats all with respect and professionalism.
  • Analyzes project proposals to identify significant opportunities for cost reduction, productivity improvements, and quality improvements.
  • Demonstrates leadership through mentoring of junior staff.
  • Performs all duties in conformance with applicable Quality and Regulatory requirements, including internal policies and procedures, as well as working knowledge of FDA and ISO requirements.
  • Highly motivated self-starter; strong work ethic; completes assignments efficiently and independently; drives to key results.
  • Able to accept and produce timely results on multiple concurrent projects of significant complexity; responsive to business needs; excellent time/priority management skills; able to adapt nimbly to changes in priority.
  • Methodical, detail-oriented, technically sound, quality-focused; applies appropriate statistical methods to analyze complex situations and communicate key information effectively to others; data-driven, solutions-oriented decision maker.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and in presentations; communicates ideas, information, and recommendations clearly and effectively

Requirements:

  • B.S. Engineering, Computer Science or Biology/Biochemistry
  • 5+ years experience in high-volume production of diagnostic devices

Instrument Manufacturing System Engineer

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Description:

  • Interface closely with R&D Instrument Engineering. Understand critical process parameters for Software, Hardware, Algorithms and Instrument Sub-Assemblies. Ensure ongoing product & process improvements meet quality, and production goals.
  • Provide cross-functional leadership to complete critical production projects.
  • Ability to design processes, evaluate results and drive solutions to improve the processes.
  • Works closely with production, R&D, Quality and support teams as required.
  • Develop and support new manufacturing processes.
  • Prepare procedures, reports, and plans.
  • Analyze system requirements, capacity, and manage project costs.
  • Drive continuous improvement in labor costs through waste reduction, production efficiency, and operations improvements.
  • Ideal candidate has a strong electronics background with a keen desire to learn and understand all aspects of how our instrument functions and is manufactured.
  • Demonstrate time management & leadership skills
  • Ability to multi-task, set priorities and meet strict deadlines.
  • Using logic and reasoning to offer solutions to problems.
  • Proficiency with computer software programs (Microsoft products, JMP).
  • Experience with Manufacturing processes and methods, tools and concepts.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills. An approachable personality that works well with other functional areas.
  • Mentor others in new processes and procedures.

Requirements:

  • BSc in Electrical Engineering or other relevant scientific discipline
  • 3+ years in Engineering or related Engineering work

Accessioning Technician

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Description:

  • Assist with any of the following accessioning operations, as needed:
    • Opening, inspecting, and accessioning received kits
    • Prepare samples for courier delivery to KS VDL
    • Prepare chain-of-custody documents for transfer of samples from AVRL to KS VDL
    • Sort specimens correctly, efficiently, and in a timely manner
    • Bank specimens correctly efficiently, and in a timely manner
    • Retrieve banked specimens correctly, efficiently, and in a timely manner, as needed
  • Assist with kit and reagent inventory management
  • Organize, load and deliver specimens for the various analytical stations safely, correctly, efficiently, and in a timely manner
  • Assist with customer service and warehouse duties, as needed
  • Provide timely, concise, and detailed communication of all required information and documentation regarding laboratory operations to Management.
  • Maintain clean and well-ordered work area(s).
  • Comply with all laboratory safety guidelines governing working safely with biohazard and chemical hazards as summarized in the Laboratory Safety Manual, and as described in documents referenced in support of the manual.
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions written in English and able to understand instructions given verbally in English
  • Able to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English
  • Basic computer skills - Spreadsheet, word-processing, database, etc

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Hold a valid high school diploma or GED
  • Prefer Veterinary Technician degree or Veterinary Technologist degree

Manufacturing Engineering Technician 1

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Responsibilities:

  • Performs daily setup, adjustment and shutdown of base-cover ultrasonic welders.
  • Adjusts/maintains welders during production, to meet goals for:
    • Quality: as measured by welding yield
    • Capacity: as measured by welding downtime
  • Documents daily process data on Manufacturing forms/paperwork, and enters production data into data-tracking spreadsheets.
  • Quickly identifies issues/failures/defects during routine manufacturing, and either resolves or elevates in a timely manner to the Lead Technician.
  • Completes weekly preventive maintenance on base-cover ultrasonic welders.
  • Performs welder setup for bead-calibration builds and other special builds.
  • Maintains inventory of supplies for welding process (cork, tape, and other ancillary materials).
  • Assists Manufacturing staff with other manufacturing activities, on an as-needed basis, when not occupied with primary function of welder operation.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • High School diploma; Associates Degree in a scientific/technical discipline a strong plus
  • Flexible schedule required - must be available to work either day, swing or 3rd shift
  • Sufficient mechanical aptitude to perform welder adjustments as described in work instructions.
  • Able to work independently and complete assigned tasks with minimal routine supervision.
  • Strong attention to detail and reproducibility of operations and product.
  • Able to perform microscope inspection of parts, up to several hours per day.
  • Able to read, understand and follow manufacturing work instructions without deviation or non-conformance.
  • Able to communicate clearly in spoken English.
  • Strong team player.
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Windows.
  • Able to keep workspace clean and organized.

Material Handler 1

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Performs a variety of manual and clerical duties relating to warehousing. Could perform duties in shipping, receiving or stores. Duties could include inspecting, storing , issuing and delivering a variety of materials and equipment and supplies.

Description

  • Counts, weighs or measures incoming or outgoing items to compare identifying information and verify against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records; examines incoming shipments for damage or shortages and documents findings.
  • Prepares material for shipment according to procedure and processes on shipping computer
  • Assembles appropriate containers and inserts material into container using spacers, fillers or other protective materials, bind container closed using appropriate method; marks container with identifying information or end user information.
  • Assists in loading and unloading trucks
  • Distributes or delivers incoming items to appropriate department or stockroom
  • Operates material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, forklifts, dollies and other related equipment
  • Participates in routine cycle counting
  • Tags new stock with part numbers and/or other identifying elements
  • Signs for incoming shipments received
  • Fills orders and issues material and supplies per request; documents transaction according to established procedure
  • Utilizes computerized or automated systems to accomplish tasks

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Good basic Math and English Skills

Laboratory Aide

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Description

  • Train successfully in all assigned job-specific tasks
  • Distribute received specimens to designated laboratory departments prior to analysis
  • Prepare samples received for testing in the various departments, including but not limited to centrifugation, serum separation, blood smear preparation and staining, sample preparation for cytologic or fluid analysis, and preparation of routine microbiology/parasitology samples
  • Store specimens for banking or slide archiving
  • Retrieve banked specimens correctly, efficiently, and in a timely manner, as needed
  • Maintain clean and well-ordered work area(s)
  • Clean and store laboratory glassware according to Standard Operating Protocol
  • Train successfully in all laboratory safety protocols
  • Comply with all laboratory safety guidelines governing working safely with biohazard and chemical hazards as summarized in the Laboratory Safety Manual, and as described in documents referenced in support of the manual
  • Complete other tasks, perform other duties, and comply with management direction(s) as may be reasonably assigned or issued for successful laboratory operations

Requirements

  • High school Diploma or equivalent
  • Previous lab experience is beneficial
  • Basic computer skills — Spreadsheet, word-processing, database, etc.
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions written in English and able to understand instructions given verbally in English
  • Able to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English

Logistics Manager

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Description

  • Manage national shipping of laboratory samples from veterinary clinics to AVRL.
  • Keeps up day to day logistical as well as financial management of various carriers including national commercial airlines, FedEx, regional and local couriers.
  • Further manages the relationship with all carriers including compliance with AVRL rules, pricing and invoicing.
  • Structures carrier arrangements to be the most cost effective for AVRL and works with Sales to implement methods to reduce shipping cost.
  • Manages cost control to keep transportation cost within budgetary guidelines.
  • Constantly reviewing new courier opportunities and ways to improve cost and efficiency.
  • Works with Customer Service to ensure client satisfaction through logistical optimization.
  • Manages the inventory of collection supplies and the shipping of supplies to AVRL customers.
  • Seeks to reduce the cost of collection supplies through vendor relationships. Manages the warehouse staff.
  • Generates management reports to monitor shipping and supply costs.

Requirements

  • 4 year degree
  • Prior experience working in a similar environment managing couriers and transportation networks
  • Ability to work In a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Must be able to pay continuous attention to detailed operations

Senior Quality Engineer

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The incumbent is responsible for evaluating new technologies, writing, executing and reviewing validation protocols and summary reports; communicating with suppliers regarding quality and technical issues; investigating CAPAs, Complaints and Non-conforming Material Reports (NCMRs) as assigned, to root cause; participating in product development teams; and improving QC specifications and processes for incoming parts and materials for use in rotor and analyzer production; helping with first article inspection, and supporting with the development and approval of Process Validation protocols and reports.

In addition, the incumbent is responsible for analysis and feedback on quality data regarding supplier performance, reliability testing, failure analysis, development of inspection/test methods, and improving quality-reporting databases.

Description:

  • Assist R&D and Rotor and Analyzer Manufacturing in identifying, evaluating, validating and implementing new technologies that can benefit QC.
  • Participate in product development activities, including Design Reviews and Risk Management. Review and approve Design History File (DHF) documents and ensure compliance to Design Control requirements.
  • Monitor NCMRs for developing trends, elevate issues to CAPA as appropriate, and address quality issues proactively. Trend and report on NCMR data to ensure proactive resolution to emerging issues.
  • Communicate with external suppliers regarding quality issues and drive corrective actions to effective resolution.
  • Assess/verify process capability and conformance to requirements at supplier site and dialogue with suppliers on technical issues.
  • Provide support to R&D for developing component specifications and using appropriate statistical sampling plans.
  • Develop test methodologies and document validation/verification for equipment and instrumentation associated with parts and materials QC.
  • Ensure robust equipment qualification and product, software and process validations.
  • Investigate assigned CAPAs, Complaints and NCMRs to root cause, ensuring that appropriate corrective and preventive action is taken for timely and effective closure to issue.
  • Develop/improve Incoming QC specifications (inspection criteria and sampling plans); provide support to R&D for developing component specifications and using appropriate statistical sampling plans.
  • Utilize databases to analyze data and generate reports in support of Manufacturing, Development and Quality Assurance.
  • Collect and analyze rotor and instrument data statistically and present it in comprehensible format for discussions (capability, trend and Pareto charts).
  • Review historical data and recommend parts/components for increased or reduced inspection.
  • Represent Quality on product development teams, and participate in product development meetings, such as Hazard Analysis and Design Reviews.
  • Create all the critical parts in SolidWorks for use in the CMM. Retolerance critical parts and release 3D models and 2D drawings using CMM and 3D CAD models and SmartProfile.
  • Evaluate part/parameter capability against specification using SmartProfile and recommend tolerance changes based on ANSI 14.5 and statistical data collected from Interferometer and CMM.
  • Oversee PCB inspection using IPC-610 based inspection methods.
  • Generate Quality Agreements for suppliers and secure approvals.
  • Proficiently complete First Article Inspections and write reports
  • Quality Engineering support for Plastic.

Additional Skills

  • Proficiency with using statistical techniques.
  • Knowledgeable about reliability test method.
  • Proficiency in desktop software applications such as Microsoft Word, Power Point, Visio and Excel.
  • Proficient in various programs, such as CAD, SolidWorks, JMP, and programs used by the Interferometer and CMM.
  • Plastic experience required.
  • Strong electro-mechanical aptitude and experience required (IPC-610, IPC-620, ANSI 14.5).
  • Software programming a plus.
  • Solid technical writing experience. Must be able to present information and thought process flow clearly and succinctly.
  • Strong attention to details.
  • Collaboration: Be able to work effectively across functional groups and various levels within the organization to achieve positive results.
  • Communication: Demonstrate active listening through full attention, and respond appropriately. Be able to present verbal and written information clearly.
  • Planning/Organizing: Prioritize and plan work activities; using time efficiently. Demonstrate ability to multi-task keeping company objectives and compliance risk in mind.
  • Dependability: Take ownership and responsibility for assigned actions. Complete tasks on time to keep commitments, or notify appropriate person(s) with an alternative plan.
  • Adaptability: Adapt to changes in the work environment, and demonstrate flexibility.
  • Professional Behavior: Treat people with respect, work with integrity and uphold company values.Maintain professional behavior under all circumstances.
  • Computer: Working knowledge and experience in basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel and Outlook.

Requirements:

  • BSc in Mechanical Engineering.
  • CQE or CRE preferred.
  • At least 10 years' experience as a quality engineer in FDA regulated/medical device industry.
  • Extensive experience in the validation of automated systems used in production.
  • Experience with mechanical assembly processes, inspection and measuring tools and equipment.
  • IPC-610 and 620 experiences.
  • ANSI 14.5 GD&T.
  • Plastic experience.
  • Experience as a Quality/Reliability Engineer preferred.
  • Software programming and/or software testing experience a plus.

Document Specialist

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Description:

  • Update Word and Visio documents from marked up drafts supplied by mfg personnel
  • Review procedures to improve grammar
  • Write in a simplified, concise, and yet precise manner
  • Identify linked procedures that may need simultaneous updating
  • Propose changes back to initiator and immediate stakeholders for approval
  • Submit redline drafts and final documents to DCO (Document Change Order) system
  • Expedite priority changes through the DCO process as necessary
  • Administration - strong organization with working knowledge of principles involved in planning and coordinating of people and resources
  • Writing - excellent formatting, composition, grammar, editing and communication skills to make documents appropriate for the needs of the users
  • Communication - active listening and critical thinking to ask appropriate questions in order to understand what people are saying and transform information into concise instructions
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work proficiently and be highly productive with minimal supervision; able to overcome minor obstacles without being deterred, meticulous but does not get swamped in petty details
  • Pluses: MS Visio, Exposure to manufacturing and process engineering, Medical Device, cGMP, quality systems, document control, quality control

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years experience in related positions or 10+ years experience in related positions including manufacturing, documentation, administration, and word processing

Sales Administration Representative

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Description:

  • Sales Support/Administration’s goal is to provide excellent support to Field Sales in supporting Abaxis Domestic Vet, distributors, military, and international customers.
  • Responsibilities include: accurate and timely oversight of order processing; assistance with pricing, shipping and invoicing questions; creation and tracking of equipment associated with contracts; data base documentation; and support of orders generated through Technical Support Staff.
  • Provides updates to process and procedures; contract details to Field Sales; Distributors; Marketing
  • Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly trend and tracking
  • Position requires ability to work in a detail-driven office environment with accuracy, timeliness, and complete follow-through as a team player. Close cooperation with technical support, accounting, shipping, marketing, and field sales.

Requirements:

  • This position requires 5 years Customer Service experience. Must have strong verbal, written and problem solving skills, a background in customer relations and the ability to work well with people. Needs to have the skill to use a personal computer and various software packages and be proficient with MS Excel, MS Word and Outlook.
  • Must be self-motivated; have the ability to assess situations and solve problems independently.
  • Must possess proven organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure; strict time constraints and fluctuating work volumes
  • An understanding of export documentation. Working knowledge of: ISO, FDA, GMP, and Sarbanes-Oxley.
  • Key qualities: excellent decision making and time management; multi task, can juggle many contracts and processes.
  • Ability to work well on a team.

Manufacturing Technician 1 - 3rd Shift

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Description:

  • Support manufacturing by setting up, operating, and maintaining highly precise production equipment to meet demanding schedule and achieve performance goals.
  • Set up and operate production equipment to start run on time.
  • Support equipment until run is complete (This may involve working later than scheduled)
  • Shift between functions as directed by Management
  • Keep equipment clean and operating properly including minor maintenance and repairs (This may necessitate working non-production hours)
  • Communicate important information to Manufacturing assembly leads and Supervisor
  • Support production leads, Engineers as directed by Supervisor
  • Adhere to general safety rules, GMP, production practices and procedures

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma; Associates Degree (or higher) in a scientific/technical discipline a strong plus
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Solid mechanical and troubleshooting skills
  • Knowledge of assembly procedures, manufacturing process
  • Able to read, understand and follow manufacturing work instructions without deviation or non-conformance
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Windows
  • Ability to lift up to 75Ibs
  • Experience in Medical Device Industry a plus
  • This position is for the 3rd shift. Candidate will be trained on either day or swing shift for several months until the 3rd shift starts up

Product Quality Supervisor

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Description

This position is responsible for overseeing inspection of incoming parts, materials and products at Abaxis, and managing their timely turnaround to meet production and customer demand.

Description:

  • Manage timely turnaround for incoming, in-process, finished product inspections and testing. Maintain flow of incoming materials to meet production demand.
  • Oversee/perform routine inspections and tests on received parts, components, materials, assemblies and OEM products per current specifications, drawings and work instructions.
  • Ensure that calibrated inspection, measuring and test equipment is used for accurate and complete documentation of inspection/test results on current QC inspection forms.
  • Ensure incoming QC procedures and specifications are adhered to by inspection personnel, and updated when necessary.
  • Work with Suppliers, R&D, Operations and other relevant functional groups to facilitate the resolution of NCMRs. Redline processes and specifications as needed.
  • Verify that NCMR forms and QC Inspection records are legible and well documented, and filed and organized for expedient retrieval.
  • Ensure that NCMR data is entered accurately and in a timely manner into the ERP database.
  • Maintain a well organized QC Inspection area to prevent mix-ups and control MRB inventory to prevent inadvertent use.
  • Collect and analyze inspection and NCMR data statistically and present it in comprehensible format for discussions (such as trend and Pareto charts).
  • Generate supplier score cards and supplier quality metrics routinely.
  • Investigate and close assigned CAPAs in a timely manner.
  • Be alert to developing trends in product quality and notify quality management of any emerging issues.
  • Other quality improvement initiatives as assigned.

Requirements:

  • BS or BA
  • IPC-600/610/620 technical certification
  • Working knowledge for using of ANSI Standards pertaining to sampling
  • Ten plus years experience in QC inspection function in a medical device/IVD company
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Particular with regards to generating neat, accurate and legible records
  • Ability to use basic inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers and microscopes
  • Capable of operating inspection instruments such as the CMM and Interferometer
  • Ability to decipher ANSI 14.5 blueprints
  • Good basic math and oral and written communications skills
  • Demonstrated organizational, prioritization and coordination skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, Blue Mountain and MRP applications
  • Ability to work as a team player, as well as independently

Programmer Analyst 2 (ERP)

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Primary Duty:

Provide enterprise support and implementation of ERP, BI/DW, and Web applications related solutions.

  • The Programmer Analyst is responsible and accountable for transforming business processes into system solutions, preparing system requirements, performing complex system configurations to match business requirements, providing application training and facilitating communication with users.
  • Must be able to analyze current business processes and identify and implement streamlined, efficient application solutions.
  • The Programmer Analyst will be very hands-on not only in the strategic direction setting but also in effective project management and solutions delivery.
  • Perform Enterprise applications development and maintenance, support activities and help troubleshoot application issues.
  • Interface with users or technical resources to resolve applications and/or common data element issues.
  • Identify opportunities to implement the latest functionality and best-practices available within the Enterprise applications.
  • Support definition of functional requirements, functional design development, and implementation of future system enhancements, custom modules, or custom reporting to support business initiatives.
  • Develops test plans from design documents, consolidates scenarios, test scripts and other input contributed by team members. Map each script back to the respective business requirements.
  • Manages test activities throughout all test phases, including integration, system, User Accepted Testing (UAT) regression and certification. Starts testing process by preparing pretest data setup activities.
  • Trains project team members on test methodology and delivery expectations, overall management of test execution and results documentation. Provides updates to the project team.
  • Be able to drive projects successfully with high-speed results.
  • Possess detailed knowledge of the company/industry and provide innovative concepts and promote new ideas.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Skills/Experience)

  • BS Degree in computer / engineering or equivalent experience 5-8 years hands-on experience developing applications and information capabilities.
  • At least 5 years of IT industry experience including Requirement Analysis, Design, Development, Testing and Implementation of system solutions in ERP (Vantage / Epicor), and Client-Server environments.
  • Strong technical and Functional skills in the ERP and Reporting environment
  • Understanding of database concepts and data management (RDBMS) and SQL Server 2005/2008.
  • Proven skills in designing and delivering reports, and dashboards using Vantage development and customization tools, Crystal reports or Reporting services tools.
  • Thorough understanding of Vantage modules and business process experiences
  • Fully versed in the architectural concepts of the Vantage / ERP modules, application security, and performance tuning
  • Exceptional communicator, both verbally and written.
  • Experience with integrating enterprise systems using integration tools (EII, EDI, ETL or others). Possess a solid understanding of ERP interfaces.
  • Experience working with .Net, VB, VC++, C#, Javascript, SQL, PowerShell and other Web tools

Veterinary Regional Account Manager

Primary Duty:

Generate sales by calling on existing customers, sales leads and all potential animal health or research opportunities in assigned region and providing ongoing customer education and support.

Essential Job Functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Develop and maintain thorough understanding of Abaxis' products and service.
  • Travel to offices of existing and prospective customers, with a target of 3-4 existing customers and 3-4 new business opportunities per day. (Extensive driving required as well as periodic overnight travel (approximately at 4-8 nights per month, depending on territory).
  • Document all customer and prospect interactions via Abaxis' online system (currently Salesforce.com)
  • Transport Abaxis equipment to customer and prospective customer locations.
  • Lift, set-up and demonstrate Abaxis equipment and features.
  • Clearly explain uses and benefits of Abaxis' products and services; answer questions; effectively communicate Abaxis' ‘value proposition’.
  • Secure purchase orders for Abaxis products and services.
  • Provide ongoing customer support, including assisting customers (in person and over the phone and via email) with product, technical or service concerns, making periodic customer courtesy calls, keeping clients informed of new products and services (including possible updates to existing instrumentation), and interfacing as needed with Abaxis sales, accounting and technical staff to ensure customer questions and needs are timely addressed.
  • Generate new business and new business leads, including by placing Abaxis instruments in competitor's accounts, academia and research settings and gathering referrals from existing customers.
  • Support Abaxis' billing and collection efforts.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum of an Associates degree (Bachelors degree preferred); preferably with a science or business emphasis.
  • Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated sales experience, or relevant technical/clinical experience, preferably in the medical, scientific, or healthcare industry.
  • Good oral & written communication skills
  • Good active listening ability
  • Basic computer skills: word processing, spreadsheets
  • Valid DL, clean driving record, auto insurance
  • Ability to travel
  • Ability to safely lift and move 60 lbs

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Customer Service / Inside Sales Representative (Animal Health)

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The Customer Service/Inside Sales Representative plays a vital role in the overall welfare of the company. Abaxis relies on the customer service team coupled with our distribution partners and the field sales team to contact customers on a regular basis. This goal is achieved through periodic and scheduled outbound calls from Abaxis to current customers to discuss their needs, providing technical resources, promoting new products, gathering referrals, and general customer courtesy calls. They are the customer advocate and will garner all and any resources internally or externally to assure satisfaction and retention. Customers in their assigned area will be contacted on a rotating basis to discuss current promotions and new products. Order entry and contact / database management are essential responsibilities.

The Customer Service Representative is responsible for working in conjunction with the efforts of Regional Account Managers, and Area Sales Managers, calling into existing customer sites for new commercial laboratory business and supporting the RAM when and where new instrument placements can be realized or our consumable testing business can be expanded.

Description:

  • Assist customers and strategic marketing partners by providing information in the areas of product performance, technical applications, and product availability.
  • Assist customers through our commercial laboratory services (AVRL) process including but not limited to; new in-service follow ups, service support, assuring overall satisfaction.
  • Must satisfactorily address product or laboratory service inquiries and resolve customer issues in a timely manner.
  • Up sell Abaxis products including instruments, contractual pricing agreements, new products, existing test profiles, and commercial laboratory services to current customers to optimize revenue opportunity.
  • Convert clinics in the designated geography from their current commercial laboratory service to AVRL by presenting advantages, features and clinic benefits.
  • Gain agreement for exclusive use of AVRL, transition the clinic from their prior laboratory service to AVRL, maintain this level of AVRL business in the clinic, and use those referrals to further AVRL revenue with other clinic prospects.
  • Establish relationships with end user accounts to assess satisfaction with current Abaxis products and define future needs.
  • Contact existing customers on a quarterly basis to identify inactive accounts, assess requirements to reactivate these accounts.
  • Must identify opportunities for their sales team members for analyzer placements and consumable growth.
  • Document all contact information in the current customer management system.
  • Data entry required in documenting orders, inbound & outbound calls.

Additional Skills

  • Excellent telephone manner, communicate effectively, good active listening ability
  • Basic computer skills (ie. Microsoft Office, Data Entry)
  • Occasional overnight travel is required for training, seminars, tradeshows and customer visits, generally two to four nights per trip, two to three times per year

Qualifications:

  • BS degree in Medical Technology, Animal Health, Biotechnology, or relevant experience.
  • Completed coursework across various subjects related to the clinical laboratory sciences, such as biological science, microbiology, organic chemistry, biochemistry, mathematics.
  • Licensed Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Veterinary Technician or relevant experience.
  • Excellent telephone manner – communicates effectively, good active listening ability.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Occasional overnight travel is required for onsite visits to customers, training, seminars, and tradeshows.
  • Employees must be legally eligible to work in the US and have reliable transportation.
  • Pass a background investigation.

Medical Technical Specialist

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Description:

  • Handle high volume of incoming technical support calls from Abaxis medical business customers and field sales reps while accurately documenting the details of each call in a contact database.
  • Positively contributes to a team environment and provide backup coverage when necessary.
  • Defines study protocols and manages the process for validation and correlation studies.
  • Supports customer evaluations and provides data analysis, interpretation of results and presents study summaries with supporting conclusions to laboratory personnel at different levels and physicians in conjunction w/Abaxis clinical and regulatory consultants.
  • Provides JCAHO/CMS-CLIA/COLA regulatory support to customers.
  • Participates and sometimes facilitates product QA/Regulatory, R&D team meetings to provide the voice of the customer.
  • May be called on to travel to customer sites to provide support, installation, and training, or attend tradeshows and conventions.
  • Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in the Sciences, clinical chemistry laboratory technology preferred.
  • Minimum one year experience working in a clinical or laboratory setting.
  • Background working in a medical technical support position is a plus.
  • Requires knowledge of medical laboratory products and instrumentation
  • Must have effective interpersonal and problem solving skills
  • Exceptional listening, oral and written communication skills
  • Requires ability to effectively create and deliver training presentations for sales reps, customers, and distributors.
  • Must have computer skill sets including Microsoft Office/CRM

Technical Support Representative

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Description:

The Technical Support Representative will provide telephone support to veterinary clinics, research facilities, veterinary academic settings, end users, and distribution partners in the areas of chemistry, hematology, coagulation, rapid diagnostics, and instrumentation. They must satisfactorily address product complaints, resolve customer issues in a timely manner, and be able document complaint in complaint handling database. By addressing and resolving complaints with end user accounts they can maintain satisfaction with current products

Duties:

  • Handle high volume of incoming technical support calls from Abaxis veterinary business customers and field sales reps while accurately documenting the details of each call in a contact database. Follow up with customers as needed.
  • Trouble shoot, document, place orders, and process product failures according to procedures
  • Work cooperatively with Product Specialists, Product Managers, and distribution partners to identify root cause of problem.
  • Identify trends in customer satisfaction or dissatisfaction and escalate as appropriate.
  • Educate customers about methodology, features and benefits, and technical application to improve product performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Initiate follow up calls for installation survey, product notification, and software updates.
  • Monitor call volume via Contact Client Center; manage tasks and projects while providing optimal phone coverage
  • Contribute positively to a team environment and provide backup coverage when necessary, including 24/7 on-call support.
  • Prepare and review product support information.
  • Participate on product development or marketing teams to provide the voice of the customer.
  • Occasionally travel to customer sites to provide support, installation, and training.
  • Occasionally attend tradeshows and conventions.
  • Adhere to schedule.
  • Present a professional image at all times.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • An equivalent combination or education, training, and experience will be considered
  • Minimum of Associate Degree, preference given to Science
  • B.S. Degree in Scientific Field preferred
  • Experience in veterinary technology, laboratory technology, medical/nursing field preferred
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Basic computer skills (ie. Microsoft Office, Data Entry)
  • Team player
  • Occasional overnight travel is required for training, seminars, tradeshows and customer visits
  • Required overtime for weekend shift coverage, holiday coverage, and/or night shift coverage

Quality Engineering Manager

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This position is responsible for developing and overseeing the Quality Engineering function at Abaxis. The position involves managing the Validation and Environmental Monitoring programs, QC Inspection activities, working closely with R&D and Operations to develop and improve product specifications, ensuring robust Design History Files, participating in Risk Management activities, driving supplier related corrective actions to closure, and chairing MRB meetings to facilitate material disposition.

It is extremely important that the incumbent demonstrates an appropriate level of responsiveness to identified issues. Must demonstrate timely turnaround time for corrective/preventive actions, DCOs, and other quality system documents and records.

Description:

  • Oversee the QC Inspection function and manage logistics to ensure part availability to meet production schedules.
  • Effectively lead MRB meetings to facilitate material disposition for Nonconforming Material Reports (NCMRs).
  • Support R&D to ensure part/component specifications are adequate, and clearly written for effective use by the QC Inspection group and vendors.
  • Develop appropriate/robust sampling plans for incoming materials.
  • Analyze data on supplier quality on a routine basis for developing trends, including for Management Reviews. Initiate Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs) and CAPAs as appropriate. Communicate with external suppliers regarding quality issues and drive actions to effective resolution.
  • Investigate assigned CAPAs, Complaints, and NCMRs to root cause, ensuring that appropriate corrective and preventive action is taken for effective closure to issue.
  • Participate in supplier audits, as required.
  • Support with the development of Supplier Audit Schedules, and perform in-depth audits in accordance with approved schedules. Ensure audit reports are generated expeditiously.
  • Respond to internal audit responses are submitted in a timely manner and closed effectively.
  • Ensure that the Approved Supplier List (ASL) is maintained in current status at all times.
  • As QA representative, participate effectively in product development activities, including Design Reviews and Risk Management. Review and approve Design History File (DHF) documents and ensure compliance to Design Control requirements.
  • Oversee the Validation and Environmental Monitoring Programs. Review and approve validation protocols and reports. Ensure robust equipment qualifications, and product and process validations.
  • Quality System Improvement Projects, as assigned.

Additional Skills

  • Strong attention to details.
  • Management: Empower and enable staff to perform optimally. Ability to lead and facilitate projects to conclusion.
  • Sense of Urgency: Demonstrate appropriate sense of urgency with regards to responsiveness with addressing any high risk compliance issues, and manage compliance risk proactively.
  • Collaboration: Be able to work effectively across functional groups and various levels within the organization to achieve positive results.
  • Judgment: Exhibit sound and accurate judgment; providing reasoning for decisions.
  • Communication: Demonstrate active listening through full attention. Read analyses and reports, interpret technical procedures and government regulations, write reports, business correspondence and procedures. Disseminate knowledge and information on regulations utilizing appropriate media with strong verbal, non-verbal and written skills.
  • Planning/Organizing: Prioritize and plan work activities; using time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; organize and schedule tasks for direct reports and develop realistic action plans. Demonstrate ability to multi-task keeping company objectives and compliance risk in mind.
  • Problem Solving: Demonstrate solid analytical skills to define problems, compile data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; uses reason even when dealing with difficult or emotional topics. Must be resourceful.
  • Dependability: Take ownership and responsibility for assigned actions. Complete tasks on time to keep commitments, or notify appropriate person(s) with an alternative plan.
  • Adaptability: Adapt to changes in the work environment, and demonstrate flexibility.
  • Professional Behavior: Treat people with respect, work with integrity and uphold company values.
  • Maintain professional behavior under all circumstances including in very difficult situations.
  • Computer: Working knowledge and experience in basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Project.

Requirements:

  • BS in Electrical, Mechanical or Software Engineering, MS preferred.
  • CQE and Internal Assessor certifications preferred.
  • 10+ years in FDA regulated IVD/medical device industry at a senior Engineer level.
  • 5+ years of management and validation experience preferred

Quality Assurance Manager

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This position is responsible for ensuring that Abaxis' Quality System is established and maintained in compliance with applicable regulations (FDA, ISO, USDA, etc.); ensuring CAPAs are well documented and managed effectively to ensure timely closure; performing and managing supplier and internal audit programs; supporting with the facilitation third party audits (including engagement in tasks related to FDA readiness); and managing the Document Control, Complaint Handling, and Training programs.

It is extremely important that the incumbent demonstrates an appropriate level of responsiveness to identified issues. Must demonstrate timely turnaround time for corrective/preventive actions, DCOs, and other quality system documents and records.This

Description:

  • Work effectively with CAPA Process Owners to determine root cause(s), formulate suitable corrective and preventive actions, determine appropriate effectiveness checks, and escalating issues to CAPAs if appropriate, and facilitate CAPAs to ensure that they are adequately documented and closed in a timely manner. Hold periodic meeting with CAPA committee, generate reports and metrics, and proactively keep senior RA/QA management abreast of emerging trends.
  • Support with the development of the Internal Audit Schedules, and ensure in-depth audits are conducted in accordance with approved schedules. Ensure audit reports generated are timely, and responses received are timely and adequate. Verify closure to corrective/preventive actions, and maintain files in current status.
  • Ensure that Internal audit files are maintained in current status and internal audit findings are closed after appropriate effectiveness checks.
  • Oversee the company's Training Program to ensure that training requirements for all employees are documented.
  • Provide/Develop GMP Trainings as necessary.
  • Manage the Complaint Handling function, ensuring that complaints are processed in a uniform and timely manner.
  • Monitor, trend and analyze results from all sources of corrective/preventive action, and submit for Management Review to Management Representative on a periodic basis. Open CAPAs as necessary.
  • Write, facilitate the development of, and approve Quality System documents to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, while incorporating industry best practices.
  • Review, approve and effectively close Deviation Reports.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements for Document Control (including documents of external origin). Effectively implement industry best practices for paper and electronic systems.
  • Maintain all Quality records at Abaxis in a highly organized manner such that they readily retrievable for reference and review.
  • Maintain current and in-depth knowledge of FDA and applicable international policies and regulations that may affect the company's products and customers.
  • Participate in Quality System improvement initiatives, as assigned.

Additional Skills

  • Hands on experience with successfully implementing electronic Quality System(s).
  • Strong attention to details.
  • Management: Empower and enable staff to perform optimally. Ability to lead and facilitate projects to conclusion.
  • Sense of Urgency: Demonstrate appropriate sense of urgency with regards to responsiveness with addressing any high risk compliance issues, and manage compliance risk proactively.
  • Collaboration: Be able to work effectively across functional groups and various levels within the organization to achieve positive results.
  • Judgment: Exhibit sound and accurate judgment; providing reasoning for decisions.
  • Communication: Demonstrate active listening through full attention. Read analyses and reports, interpret technical procedures and government regulations, write reports, business correspondence and procedures. Disseminate knowledge and information on regulations utilizing appropriate media with strong verbal, non-verbal and written skills.
  • Planning/Organizing: Prioritize and plan work activities; using time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; organize and schedule tasks for direct reports and develop realistic action plans. Demonstrate ability to multi-task keeping company objectives and compliance risk in mind.
  • Problem Solving: Demonstrate solid analytical skills to define problems, compile data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; uses reason even when dealing with difficult or emotional topics. Must be resourceful.
  • Dependability: Take ownership and responsibility for assigned actions. Complete tasks on time to keep commitments, or notify appropriate person(s) with an alternative plan.
  • Adaptability: Adapt to changes in the work environment, and demonstrate flexibility.
  • Professional Behavior: Treat people with respect, work with integrity and uphold company values. Maintain professional behavior under all circumstances including in very difficult situations.
  • Computer: Working knowledge and experience in basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Project.

Requirements:

  • BS in Engineering, Chemistry, or other relevant scientific discipline or relevant experience.
  • SixSigma/Lean Manufacturing training and experience highly desirable.
  • Lead Assessor certification preferred.
  • Ten plus years' experience in a senior compliance role in IVD/medical device companies.

Validation Associate

This position is responsible for managing the Calibration database and schedule to ensure that the calibration status of all equipment under the program is maintained; reviewing quality data and reports that support the Calibration, Environmental Monitoring programs, including Certificates of Calibration, trend charts, nonconformance reports, etc.; and maintaining records for Calibration Environmental Monitoring.

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Description:

  • Manage the Calibration database and schedule; Complete daily updates ensure timely entry of data; notify department contacts of pending calibration and "Out of Tolerance" events, Interface with the Calibration Service provider to ensure timely calibration and reporting of "Out of Tolerance" events, Review Certificates of Calibration, "Out of Tolerance" reports and other program related documents for equipment calibration; ensure that appropriate corrective/preventive measures are taken as needed and maintain the calibration files.
  • Review environmental monitoring data for Relative Humidity, Temperature and Pressure differentials. Review and approve "Out of Limit" reports for environmental and Storage unit (freezers, refrigerators, cold rooms etc.) monitoring; ensure that appropriate corrective/preventive measures are taken and maintain Environmental Monitoring records.
  • Utilize databases to collect data. Analyze data statistically and present it in comprehensible format for discussions (capability, trend and Pareto charts). Generate reports in support of Manufacturing, Development and Quality Assurance (including for Management Reviews).
  • Investigate assigned CAPAs to root cause, ensuring that appropriate corrective and preventive action is taken for timely and effective closure to issue.
  • Initiate deviations as needed and drive corrective actions to effective resolution.
  • Support with Validation program activities, as needed.
  • Quality System Improvement projects, as assigned.

Additional Skills:

  • Strong attention to details.
  • Collaboration: Be able to work effectively across functional groups and various levels within the organization to achieve positive results.
  • Communication: Demonstrate active listening through full attention, and respond appropriately. Be able to present verbal and written information clearly.
  • Planning/Organizing: Prioritize and plan work activities; using time efficiently. Demonstrate ability to multi-task keeping company objectives and compliance risk in mind.
  • Dependability: Take ownership and responsibility for assigned actions. Complete tasks on time to keep commitments, or notify appropriate person(s) with an alternative plan.
  • Adaptability: Adapt to changes in the work environment, and demonstrate flexibility.
  • Professional Behavior: Treat people with respect, work with integrity and uphold company values. Maintain professional behavior under all circumstances.
  • Computer: Working knowledge and experience in basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel and Outlook.

Requirements:

  • B.S. in a scientific discipline.
  • 0 - 2 years in FDA regulated/medical device industry.
  • Demonstrated knowledge related to FDA guidance documents

Assemblers - 3rd Shift

Temporary Assembler positions with possible conversion to regular employment. Starting rate $12 per hour: to be trained on day or swing shift.

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Responsibilities:

  • Assembly, inspection, and packaging of plastic chemistry analysis discs in a clean room environment
  • Material handling, machine loading and unloading
  • Reliable inspection of small attributes using magnification ring lamp at a fast pace
  • Ability to maintain a record of the assembly process, progress and problems
  • Provide a feedback to leads or supervisor when a deviation from accepted practice or safety issues are recognized

Requirements:

  • Pass basic inspection skills during the interview process and maintain inspection reliability throughout the duration of employment
  • Ability to work at a fast pace and perform a variety of functions
  • Ability to frequently lift 10 lbs, occasionally 50 lbs with reasonable accommodation
  • Availability to work any shift assigned - Day or Swing, and occasional Saturdays
  • High School diploma or equivalent; read, write and communicate clearly in English to carefully and consistently follow procedures
  • Dependable attendance
  • Team-work, cooperation with leadership, and a positive attitude
  • Drug-free (Drug screen is performed during interview process)

Rotor QC Technician 1 - 3rd shift

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Description:

  • Test rotors on instruments according to procedure
  • Perform packaging inspection according to procedure
  • Perform final inspection according to procedure
  • Process and save data using PC computer and related software
  • Report failures or defects to supervisor immediately
  • Flexibility in schedule (able to work any shift, postpone breaks or lunch until line is back to normal)
  • Able to complete small projects with minimal supervision

Requirements:

  • Attention to details and numbers
  • Excellent bead inspection skills with current bead inspection certification or previous QC inspection experience in a fast pace environment
  • Strong communication and organization skills
  • Self-motivated and team player
  • Experience with MS Excel and use of PC in MS Windows environment

Production Mechanic

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Description:

  • Install new automation equipment and upgrade existing equipment including assembly and repair to support increasing volumes or to eliminate causes of failure or downtime
  • Perform adjustments, repairs, and preventative maintenances, necessary to keep equipment and employees safe, and to insure reliable product performance
  • Stock parts and supplies to keep equipment always running (as required)
  • Be responsive to production personnel as customers
  • Be available to work first or second shift
  • Strong understanding of mechanical repair and maintenance of automated equipment

Requirements:

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or technical training or
  • 3 to 5 years of experience with maintenance of automated systems
  • Wiring, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of computer controlled pneumatics, electronics and mechanical

Materials Control Analyst

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Description:

  • Ability to multi-task in the daily work environment.
  • Knowledge of company products, policies, and procedures.
  • Ability to visually inspect data, quickly and accurately.
  • Execute production plan through the planning and generation of work orders and all paperwork necessary to produce Abaxis product.
  • Coordinate the timing/ kitting of work orders, closing work orders and analyzing and reporting variances.
  • Plan raw materials based on yields, lead times, and both internal and external demands. Analyze factors to set and maintain optimal control levels. Review and react to MRP reports in order to generate appropriate inventory levels of correct product and help meet quarterly
    • inventory plans.
  • Analyze shipments, forecasting, reporting, and adjusting orders to spread shipments evenly across fiscal quarters.
  • Communicate information quickly and effectively across several functional areas.
  • Knowledge of regulations and document requirements associated with the movement of international and domestic shipments.

Reporting:

  • Ability to provide multiple business metrics to management.
  • Prepare and update monthly and quarterly logistics metrics to track and report costs.
  • Track all open invoices and provide weekly metrics.

Analysis:

  • Audits supplier and/or customer invoices to insure that charges are per the corporate contracts, agreed rates or quotations.
  • Track work orders and cycle count accuracy.
  • Review procedures to look for continual improvement opportunities.
  • Analyze production and/or shipment trends of products and materials.
  • Utilize departmental reports to extract pertinent information used for servicing customers and developing metrics

Supplier / Customer Relations:

  • Contact carriers or suppliers to arrange timely pick-up of outbound and inbound shipments as required.
  • Coordinates processing of paperwork required for shipments to customers / suppliers.

Special:

  • Requisition and purchase departmental goods, supplies and services as needed.
  • Develops and maintains Standard Operating Procedure (SOP’s) associated with the job function.
  • Identifies conveyance utilization inefficiencies and opportunities for consolidation of freight and general cost reductions with improved material flow and potential solutions and implementation.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • Three to five years of materials planning and distribution in a complex manufacturing environment.
  • Handling of complex temperature sensitive shipments within the medical industry preferred.
  • Strong skills in a variety of personal computer software and hardware including: Vantage, Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point
  • Strong work ethics and sense of urgency
  • Must have excellent research skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent writing skills including grammar, punctuation and spelling
  • A strong desire to ensure our customers’ needs are met with the best service possible
  • Able to work with, create, and change SOP’s for process and quality
  • Ability to analyze data and write reports using Microsoft Excel

PLEASE NOTE: Our approved vendor list of recruiters has been locked down and new recruiters will not be considered until 2015.