| Company: | Oregon Bioscience Association
Portland, OR |
| Job Location: |
Eugene, OR (Lane County) |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Department: | Life Technologies |
Description: |
Making Life Even Better.
When it comes to the vision of shaping discovery and improving life, no other company can match the breadth of products and services in the life sciences field to meet this vision than Life Technologies. Created through the combination of biotechnology leaders Applied Biosystems and Invitrogen, Life Technologies’ systems, consumables and services enable researchers to accelerate scientific exploration, driving to discoveries and developments that improve the human condition and the world around us. Our customers do their work across the biological spectrum, working to advance personalized medicine, regenerative science, molecular diagnostics, agricultural and environmental research, and 21st century forensics. With historical sales of approximately $3.5 billion, a presence in more than 100 countries, and a rapidly growing intellectual property estate of over 3,600 patents and exclusive licenses, we are poised to truly shape the world of science. Join a team of more than 9,500 employees around the world who are engaged, curious, insightful, responsible and driven to make life even better. |
Duties: |
Position Objective
Establishes and maintains programs that optimize business processes using operational excellence, lean manufacturing, six sigma, and other tools.
Essential Functions
Participate in the continuous development of programs and services, including training materials, and tools, to create and drive lasting change within the organization. Ensure standardized processes retain rigor and compliance over time.
Support the identification and sharing of best practices and projects across Life Technologies. Quantify project savings opportunities and document results.
Assist in developing project success criteria and metrics. Communicate progress, document results, and maintain project databases.
Nature and Scope
Participates with other team members to implement process improvement opportunities and cost reduction projects based on optimizing manufacturing core competencies and standard best practices. Participates in 5S and Kaizen activities, trouble-shooting, and creating documentation. Works on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
Actively contributes to the data collection, trend analysis, investigation and improvements to processes, products and systems. Trains other staff on lean manufacturing tools and methodologies. May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned. |
Qualifications: |
Education:
Requires a Bachelors/Masters degree in industrial engineering, chemical engineering, process engineering, or related discipline.
Experience:
Minimum of 3 to 5 years related experience in industrial, chemical, process engineering or related discipline and demonstrated working knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and methodologies and project management principles. Areas of expertise may include any or all of the following areas: strong statistical, analytical, quantitative, and problem solving skills; experience implementing continuous improvement programs; proficiency in six sigma tools and methodology; development and implementation of high impact metric programs. In addition, strong customer relationship experience, communication, presentation and training skills, experience with word processing, and spread sheet and database programs are essential.
Contacts:
Has contact with all internal operations and other site employees. Will also have interactions with colleagues at other Life Technology sites involved with Operational Excellence. Needs to interact effectively with others throughout the organization in both project leader and/or team member roles.
Working Conditions:
Works in a team based office environment with some laboratory involvement. Close attention to detail required. Is required to lift up to 20 lbs. May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time while performing duties. Must be able to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials. Must be able to work outside of regular work hours and be available for occassional travel.
Relocation benefits are available for this position.
Life Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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