Principal Chemical Process Engineer, Advanced Operations

at  Stryker Corporation

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.
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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

KNOW SOMEONE AT STRYKER?

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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

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