Medical Device Materials Assessment Specialist

Grand Rapids, MI
DISHER – Manufacturing Technology Solutions /
DISHER DEN/Contract /
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Medical Device Materials Assessment Specialist (Contract) – Grand Rapids, Michigan

DISHER is currently seeking a Medical Device Materials Assessment Specialist for our customer, the leading consumable breathing products manufacturer, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This CONTRACT role will allow for making significant impact on the quality of our customer's product output. It is anticipated that the project will be 6 months, with the potential for extension. A hybrid work schedule is desired.

What it’s like to work here:
Our customer is the leading consumable breathing products company in the world with a focus on respiratory, anesthesia, and patient monitoring products. They are committed to providing best-in-class service, quality, and customer satisfaction. They appreciate people of different backgrounds and points of view. This company explores new possibilities and are willing to approach issues differently. They have uncomplicated and uncompromising understanding of right from wrong, both publicly and privately.

What you will get to do:

    • Working with suppliers to get material information on the purchased components, finished goods, and raw materials for our products
    • Assessing the composition of these and comparing to global regulations for hazardous/restricted chemicals
    • Creating compliance statements for our products related to EU MDR, Prop 65, REACH, RoHS, etc.
    • Creating and maintaining of material database related to biocompatibility and material selection
    • Management of Assent Compliance database - preferred

What will make you successful:

    • Material Science or Chemistry Background
    • Strong Communication skills working with a global supply base
    • Experience with analysis of new materials for early upfront analysis 
    • Proficient with excel
    • Familiarity with Assent Compliance database – preferred
$50 - $65 an hour
About DISHER:
DISHER is a nationally recognized engineering, manufacturing technology, and technical recruiting firm based in Zeeland, Michigan. Our diverse team of top talent comes alongside clients within multiple industries to solve their unique challenges. DISHER truly is a great place to work. Our mission? To Make a Positive Difference with our customers, coworkers, and communities. Every day we strive to leave this world better than we found it. It is what motivates our caring team and unifies our culture.