Associate Engineer (Lab Testing)

Description:ONSITE.Ideal candidate: flexible with overtime during the week when necessary. Rarely will they need to work over 12 hours in a day. Preferring bachelor’s degree in Bioscience or Engineering.Job Details:This position reports into the Container Science and Engineering department within MSAT under CPO in Thousand Oaks, CA. This position involves support of senior staff in the initiation, design, and delivery of projects, particularly in primary container design, characterization, and qualification. Position requires the application of engineering principles to successfully perform the job functions. This role will use technical skills and the ability to coordinate and communicate across different functions to successfully complete projects. The Associate Engineer shall have the ability to work on multiple projects at one time that may involve changes or new product, processes, tooling or equipment introduction to improve quality and reliability and reduce cost.Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets: 1. Technical writing skills2. Strong ability to analyze data generated from a variety of analytical techniques and systems is preferred3. Previous lab experience in Engineering or Biochemistry labs is helpful but not requiredDay to Day Responsibilities: Assist engineers with the following:- Designing studies and drafting protocols- Compiling historical data from different analytical systems- Analyzing data and presenting results- Writing summary reports- Executing protocols, including lab testing (using vacuum decay leak tester, Instron force testers, balances, microscopes, pressure chambers, analytical measurement equipment such as calipers, optical comparators, bore gauges, automated stoppering units, pipettes, and decrimpers).Responsibilities include:Employ basic engineering skills and practices to gather user requirements and translate them into technical documentation for execution.Assist with project definition by performing engineering studies and assessment for drug delivery systems.Provide detailed data analysis to enable senior staff to make informed decisions.Assist with project definition by performing engineering studies/assessments for device and container characterization/qualification.Assist in qualifying new primary container platformsProvide hands-on technical support for primary component issues related to customer complaints, aseptic filling, lyophilization and inspection operations for the manufacture of commercial biopharmaceuticalsBasic Qualifications Bachelor degree OR Associate degree and 4 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience