Chemical Technician jobs in Minnesota

Job Description

PRINICIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Production and preparation of Dreve formulations for immediate use in commercial 3D printing applications.

LEVEL OF AUTHORITY:

Must be able to perform job functions independently and as a team. Plan own work schedule in accordance with established priorities and procedures requiring regular attention. Responsible for sound judgment, thoroughness and competence in execution of work duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work full-time, Monday-Friday, in a resin manufacturing environment while using and operating heavy equipment for mixing, bottling, labeling, and shipping of Dreve resins. This person will also oversee the quality technician who will be able to assist with various tasks as well as all quality assurance testing of the final product or retention lots.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor chemical mixing processes and test quality of production formulations to ensure that quality standards are met prior to release
• Set up, operate, and maintain manufacturing equipment and test equipment
• Prepare formulations for bottling and shipping to various locations
• Keep and maintain retention lots for identification and quality purposes
• Responsible for purchasing and testing of raw materials to ensure production deadlines can be met
• Prioritize work to meet production deadlines and align with material volume requirements
• Keep complete and accurate records of production times, measurements, techniques, procedures followed or performed, and final quality results of production lots
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of the manufacturing site
• Observe and maintain compliance with safety and security procedures
• Learn and utilize ISO 13485/CFR Title 21 regulations for medical device compliance
  
  

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• May have to work additional hours to meet production deadlines or troubleshoot problems with manufacturing processes
• Ensure global regulatory compliance of raw materials
• Test retention lots for customer support purposes
• Collaborate with R&D team to solve issues within manufacturing or quality of final product
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND CAPABILITIES:

Required

• Associate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Process Engineering, or Manufacture Engineering
• Must have initiative and communication skills to work with all levels and multinationals
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Must be quality and result oriented with a high sense of responsibility
• Must be computer-literate preferably on Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to travel to Germany for occasional training
  
  

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Process Engineering, or Manufacture Engineering
• Familiarity with ISO 13485/CFR Title 21
• Previous equipment operating experience
• Previous chemical mixing experience
• Previous experience in free-radical UV polymerization
  
  

Company Description

DREVE AMERICA is a distributor of hearing aid and dental equipment and materials. We are a small, family-owned business with approximately 25 employees at our location. The "Dreve" family started the business in Unna, Germany and Dreve America is the primary US location in Eden Prairie, MN. Our employees' consistent feedback is that we have good flexibility to have work-life balance. Come and join the Dreve crew!

Benefits included: medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, PTO, and 401k.

Dreve America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected classes.

DREVE AMERICA is a distributor of hearing aid and dental equipment and materials. We are a small, family-owned business with approximately 25 employees at our location. The "Dreve" family started the business in Unna, Germany and Dreve America is the primary US location in Eden Prairie, MN. Our employees' consistent feedback is that we have good flexibility to have work-life balance. Come and join the Dreve crew! Benefits included: medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, PTO, and 401k. Dreve America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected classes.