Careers
Careers
We always seek motivated, curious colleagues. If you are interested in joining our team, check out the openings below. ISurTec provides a close-knit, intellectual atmosphere of discovery, as well as an excellent benefits package including 401k match, medical and dental insurance, PTO, and paid holidays.
Please contact us at hr@isurtec.com for inquiries.
Current Openings
Quality Assurance Chemist/Engineer
Innovative Surface Technologies, Inc. (ISurTec) is looking for a highly motivated Quality Assurance Chemist/Engineer This position will assist with quality lab operations, develop quality control (QC) test and inspection methods, maintain the Quality Management System, and support production in any quality related activities following current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP).
ISurTec develops coatings to control protein and cell adhesion and control friction and wettability on surfaces, allowing devices to gain and retain their functions longer. For example, when a medical device enters the body, a cascade of biological actions occurs at the surface. Our medical device coating products control the surface properties to minimize harm to the body and to the medical device from those biological interactions. The ISurGlide hydrophilic lubricious coatings reduce tissue damage and allow coated devices to easily glide into and exit the body.
Responsibilities:
- Perform QC tests or inspections
- Lead Raw Material QC test development project
- Develop QC test, inspection, and relevant documentation, as well as train personnel on these developed methods
- Conduct investigations and root cause analysis on product issues and deviations
- Maintain the Quality Management System and support production in any quality related activities
- Gather data, analyze, and report on key metrics
- Perform capability studies
- Coordinate and perform equipment maintenance
- Participate in verification and validation activities
- Participate in internal and external (customer and regulatory) audits
- Adhere to all company safety, health, and hygiene policies, procedures, and directives
- Miscellaneous other duties as assigned
Additional Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Required – Specific experience in ISO 13485
- Minimum 5 years of work experience in regulated industry
- Experience in coating industry preferred
- Quality Engineer or Quality Auditor credentials preferred
- Knowledge of equipment/instrumentation such as temperature controller, stir motor controller, UV spectrophotometer, viscometer, etc.
- Experience or Knowledge on writing validation protocols/reports
- Proficient in Statistical Analysis
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent organization skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management, both internal and external
- Capacity to work independently – must be self-motivated once given direction
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering, or bachelor’s degree in other engineering discipline such as biomedical or mechanical accepted with strong chemistry proficiency
Additional information:
- Vaccination Requirements: COVID-19 vaccine may be required due to essential functions of this role. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disability related or religious reasons can be discussed post offer of employment
- Location: St. Paul, MN
Benefits Include:
- Medical benefits, 100% premium paid for employee
- Dental benefits, 100% premium paid for employee
- Vision benefits
- Voluntary Life
- ID Protection Plan
- FSA Plan options
- HSA Plan option
- Life Insurance, Short-term, & Long-term disability
- 401k plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- 10 Paid Holidays
Innovative Surface Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Email Resume to:
Robin L Peterson, Human Resources Manager
rpeterson@isurtec.com
www.isurtec.com
Internship Opportunities
ISurTec is proud to offer paid internships through the SciTechsperience internship program. Our internships are over the summer or school year and take place in both our research and production facilities. If you are an undergraduate or graduate student interested in interning with ISurTec, check out the following:
ISurTec is a technology innovator with a deep passion for identifying, creating and commercializing new methods and products that enable companies to fulfill their mission.
CONTACT
Innovative Surface Technologies, Inc.
1045 Westgate Drive Suite 100
Saint Paul, MN 55114
651-209-9757
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ISurTec will consistently provide high quality products and services that meet requirements for medical device coatings and other scientific coatings. We will actively strive to bring excellence to the surface in all that we do, meeting or exceeding customers’ needs and expectations, and improve the quality of our products and service by enabling each employee to fulfill their job responsibilities correctly the first time.