Requisition ID:6003

Job Title:Technician I

Job Country:United States (US)

Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:

• Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;

• Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;

• Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.

At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future.

The AvanosCOVID-19 Vaccine Policy:This Policy applies to U.S. customer-facing / field-based employees & Avanos leadership: All U.S. customer-facing / field-based employees hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of being fully vaccinated does not need to be disclosed until a job offer has been made but must be submitted within 48 hours after the acceptance of the job offer. If you have a qualifying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief or practice that precludes you from receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, you may apply for an exemption or deferral after you accept the job offer and before your scheduled start date. The reasonable accommodation provided to the employee, if any, will depend on the employee's job and the applicable facts, but it may include weekly COVID-19 testing and masking requirements. New hires who do not submit, before their scheduled start date, proof of being fully vaccinated or a request for a reasonable accommodation will have their job offer revoked.

Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter.We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. Avanos Medical is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AVNS. For more information, visitwww.avanos.com.

Job Position Purpose / Summary

This technician position will work closely with the product development team to ensure all specification requirements are effectively and efficiently tested. In addition, this position is also responsible for the physical, mechanical, and chemical tests of current and new product designs.

Job Position Accountabilities / Expectations

General Core Competencies

• Must perform testing in a competent manner according to publish test methods. Must understand and be fully committed to impartiality and perform all testing in an unbiased manner.

• Able to read and understanding internal and external standardized test methods, protocols, and work instructions

• Able to understand and learn good laboratory practices and good documentation practices.

• Can be trained on standardized test methods, protocols, and work instructions and can understand work direction from project needs or from collegues outside of the lab.

• Good time management skills to effectively manage work to ensure timely, quality driven execution of deliverables.

• Basic project management skills, setting project / task deadlines, managing technician schedules, machine utilization and appropriately prioritize workload for organization, self, and others.

• Good sense of self discipline in completing assigned tasks, knows personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits; seeks feedback; gains insights from mistakes; is open to criticism; isn't defensive. Controls self and manages weaknesses; pursues what one thinks is right.

• Good attention to detail and accomplishes tasks thoroughly through concern for all areas involved. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.

• Good communication skills, can effectively communicate, interact with, present to, and work with many different people and groups about project work.

Job Specific Responsibilities:

• Can learn lab information system (EtQ, LIMSey) to read test requests and enter data.

• Ability to meet with lab customers (test requestors) for training on test methods, results, and to seek clarification and directions as needed.

• Will participate in Lean / 6S / 6 sigma projects at a basic level, will manitain a clean and organized work space.

Qualifications / Education / Experience / Skill Required

• Minimum of high school diploma, with some college level work desirable.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Ability to organize and present data in a clear and concise manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using laboratory tools/instrumentation including (calipers, micrometers, vision systems, tensile testers, etc).

• Working knowledge of other laboratory software and mechanical drafting a plus.

• Average or better verbal and written communications skills.

• Familiar with ISO, ANSI, AAMI, ASTM standards for testing.

• Familiar with Good Laboratory Practices.

• Basic hand tool operation and use, i.e. torque wrench.

• Use of precision measuring tools, i.e. calipers, micrometer, depth gauge.

• Self starter.

Join us at Avanos
Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.

Make your career count
Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees - through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary - our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits.

Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.

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