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Dosimeter Operator - 1st shift

Onsite, Canaan, CT

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Job ID
R-556385
Category
Quality
Location
Canaan, Connecticut

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description


Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the accurate placement of individual dosimeters within dosimeter device in accordance with approved procedures and work instructions.
  • Prepare and maintain an adequate inventory of dosimeters and dosimetry sets required to support scheduled sterilization runs.
  • Prepare dosimetry sets for each sterilization run and ensure appropriate identification, handling, and traceability.
  • Perform accurate reading of dosimeters using approved spectrophotometers and document results in accordance with established procedures.
  • Prepare, review, and maintain dosimetry records and reports associated with sterilization runs.
  • Maintain and update sterilization monitoring and trending data, including applicable watch or tracking systems.
  • Perform and document required daily, weekly, and monthly spectrophotometer checks to ensure equipment remains ready for use.
  • Ensure all testing activities and documentation are performed in accordance with approved procedures, work instructions, quality requirements, and applicable standards.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and traceable records in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and data integrity requirements.
  • Support sterilization validation and qualification activities, and report observations from investigations or continuous improvement efforts, as required.
  • Demonstrate strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills and collaborate effectively with laboratory and cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize assigned activities, and consistently meet established timelines.
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory work environment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support laboratory and sterilization operations.
  • Adheres to laboratory safety practices and procedures when operating equipment and handling dosimeters.
  • Provides input on new or updated procedures and work instructions as requested.

Qualifications:
Minimum Required:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
  • Basic computer skills.


Preferred:

  • Associates degree preferred.
  • Experience working in a hospital environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with computers.
  • Knowledge of basic physics and math concepts.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with SAP

Experience:

  • Experience in manufacturing, laboratory, medical device, or another regulated environment preferred.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in operating laboratory equipment (such as spectrophotometer, incubator etc), or ability to learn quickly.
  • Basic understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) preferred.

Basic Knowledge and Skills:

  • Proactively identify tasks and take action without prompting
  • Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with teams.
  • Ability to work overtime as necessary

Physical Demands:

  • Physical demands include activities associated with working in a manufacturing and warehouse environment such as standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally, typically 10-20lbs frequently.
  • Must be able to work with forceps and gloves.
  • Manual dexterity with small film dosimeters, to place and pull in product without damage

Schedule:  1st Shift: 8:00am-4:30pm ET with additional hours required as needed to support business operations. The role also requires flexibility to work overtime on weekends, atleast one weekends per month, based on operational and production needs.



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Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visithttps://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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USA CT - Canaan

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PR 800am-430pm M-F (United States of America)
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