at Stryker in Cary, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Why engineering at Stryker?
At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.
Need another reason to apply? Check out these 8 reasons to join Stryker’s engineering team: https://www.strykercareersblog.com/post/8-reasons-to-join-strykers-engineering-team
We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com
What you will do-
At Stryker-Sage, we develop products used to prevent hospital-acquired conditions such as ventilator-associated conditions, skin injury due to incontinence, pressure injuries, surgical site infections and healthcare worker injury across the continuum of care. From the acute care setting to the skilled nursing and long-term care setting, as well as continued care at home, we create products that make care giving easier and provide clinical outcomes. Our success is supported by a unique culture that is summed up in the phrase, ‘keep it personal’. It’s our way of reinforcing a focus and commitment to our employees and customers through integrity, honesty and passion.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Chemical Engineer with a strong background in mixing and formulation processes to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in optimizing and developing our chemical manufacturing processes. If you have a passion for making healthcare better, innovation, problem-solving and a deep understanding of chemical engineering principles, we encourage you to apply.
Additional Responsibilities:
+ Mixing and Formulation Expertise: Utilize in-depth knowledge of chemical processes to design, develop, and improve mixing and formulation methods for various pharma products.
+ Process Optimization: Analyze existing processes and equipment to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, cost reductions, and enhanced product quality.
+ Quality Assurance: Collaborate with Quality Engineers to implement rigorous quality control measures to ensure consistency and reliability of formulations, meeting both internal and external standards and regulations.
+ Scale-Up and Production: Collaborate with production teams to transition lab-scale formulations to large-scale manufacturing while maintaining product integrity.
+ Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve technical issues, deviations, and process failures, implementing corrective and preventive actions as necessary.
+ Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and ensure that all mixing and formulation processes meet safety standards, actively promoting a culture of safety within the organization.
+ Data Analysis: Collect and analyze data from experiments and production runs, using statistical tools and software to make informed decisions and improvements.
+ Documentation: Maintain accurate records of formulations, processes, and experiments, generating comprehensive reports for internal and regulatory purposes.
+ Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in chemical engineering, and apply this knowledge to drive innovation within the organization
Who we want -
+ Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
+ Self-directed initiators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.
+ Motivated product launchers. Engineers who bring strategic direction and drive for execution to ensure products are developed and launched with precision.
What you need-
+ Bachelor’s Degree is required. Preferably in an Engineering discipline such as Chemical Engineering (other disciplines will be considered based on relevant work experience and training).
+ Must have a minimum of 8+ years of in mixing an formulation required
+ Demonstrated and applied knowledge of quality requirements for drugs and state-of-the art expectations, including risk management and design/process validation required
+ Understanding of BPE (bioprocessing equipment) standards required
+ Experience in ingredient addition process and how to clean and maintain the systems- highly preferred
+ Pharmaceutical or food processing industry experience – preferred
+ Experience and understanding of international drug requirements- highly preferred
+ Applied knowledge of statistical techniques and concepts- highly preferred
+ Experience in statistical process controls (SPC, DOE, process capability)- preferred
+ Six Sigma Green or Black belt – preferred
+ Knowledge of IND / pharmaceutical requirements, cosmetics- preferred
+ Thorough understanding of US Regulations, Standards and Guidelines, including 21 CFR 210/211, and ICH Q7 through Q10 including ISO 22716- preferred
About Stryker
Our benefits:
+ 12 paid holidays annually
+ Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program.
+ Financial benefits include Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.
For a more detailed overview of our benefits or time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits (https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1427/2023/09/20143933/us-stryker-employee-benefits.pdf)
About Stryker
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com. (http:)
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Stryker is driven to work together with our customers to make healthcare better. Employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required, depending on customer requirements, to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.
