Package Engineer Validation

For our client in Zuchwil we are looking for a Package Engineer Validation for a 6 month contract.

Place: Zuchwil

Workload: 100%

Duration: ASAP- 31/05/2018

The Package Engineer Validation/Qualification provides technical expertise to support the development of a new and innovative sterile package solution for medical implants. She/He will be taken the lead and responsibility to develop and perform a validation of a new test method and to assure a successful and on-time implementation of the equipment in our test laboratory. Furthermore she/he supports the project team in the finalization of the Package Design.

. Develops package testing plans and interprets results as required the new sterile package solution including test method validation.
. Determines and coordinates physical testing, prepares the protocols and reports and ensures that all documentation and procedures are consistent with current industry, regulatory requirements, and current technology.
. Participates in project meetings related to package test methods, package validation and qualification.
. Supports the project team in the finalization of the Packaging Design, in particular the label development which includes all relevant packaging tests, test protocols and the relevant reports.

Skills:

. Either Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent Technical Degree with 2-4 years of work experience in validation or development oriented jobs.
. Minimum of 2years of Experience in Medical Device Industry is preferred.
. Experience in a testing environment (Laboratory or Quality Control) required.
. Experience in Packaging Development is preferred, particularly in Injection Molding and in Label Design.
. Fluency in English is required, good knowledge of German would be a strong asset.
. Team Player with a creative attitude and a pragmatic approach.
. Problem solving Skills and ability to work independently is required.
. May require some domestic travel.

We are looking for person passionate for packaging development. In principle this is someone already with a good understanding of the compliance, regulatory principles in the medical devices, pharma environment. There are two choices: either someone with a good pragmatic and technical experience in packaging development who comes from a different industry (but aware of the specific challenges of the lifescience sector), or somebody coming from the medical devices industry interested to leave more quality/regulation driven tasks to take a challenge in packaging development. There is lab work to do, tests, interactions with suppliers. Hands-on personality, flexible, team-worker.

For more information, please contact Anna Chmura (see below)