Engineering Assistant

Be Seen and Heard at EyePoint

At EyePoint, leadership trusts our employees to get the job done. The patient-centric and award-winning approach we're taking in business fuels our:

• focus on science and innovation, we aim to offer a lifetime of clearer vision
• commitment to developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics to improve the lives of patients with serious retinal diseases
• Delivery of innovative therapeutics to protect vision, specializing in sustained-release treatments for serious retinal diseases.

We See You.

Your wellbeing

Your professional worth

Your future at EyePoint

EyePoint offers robust total rewards in a science-based entrepreneurial culture that empowers curiosity and innovation to help catapult your career. There's space for every voice and perspective to be heard in our on-site and remote environments where a variety of strengths and diverse backgrounds are connected.

EyePoint is seeking a motivated Engineering Assistant within the Operation Department to assist in the process development of new or existing products. This position requires the mechanical and scientific aptitude to execute design of experiments and other critical studies. The candidate must be able to set up, operate, monitor, and clean advanced equipment.

This position is reporting to The Sr. Manager, Process Engineering and based at our Northbridge, MA facility.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Individual Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and optimization of processes, including upstream and downstream operations.
• Setup, operate, monitor, and clean advanced equipment used in the development of new or existing products.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues
• Adhere to process documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and batch records.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments at EyePoint.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with troubleshooting and maintenance of production equipment and systems.
• Support GMP operations at the Northbridge, MA manufacturing plant on an as needed basis.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Primary skills and knowledge required include, but are not limited to the following:

• Excellent mathematical and statistical abilities as they will need to gather data and calculate optimal output.
• Proficiency with equipment, facility, and process validations.
• Analytical skills to analyze process steps and seek optimization.
• Mechanical skills to oversee the use of equipment used in production.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Strong commitment to compliance and ethical standards.
• Proficiency with cGMP regulations and quality management systems.

Other Requirements:

• Mechanical skills to setup and use equipment used in manufacturing or development labs.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Strong commitment to compliance and ethical standards.
• Previous experience with cGMP regulations and quality management systems.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion.

Level of Education Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Number of Years of Experience in the Function and in the Industry:

A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical or medical device industry

Envision Your Future

With the exciting energy of a winning culture and an exhilarating pace, we are an ophthalmology company committed to improving the lives of patients with serious retinal diseases by developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics.

The collective power of our values influences everything we do, and everything we do for you.

Transformational Innovation

We exist to change our patients' lives through the power of sight. We are forward looking, embrace challenges with curiosity, and continuously seek to improve our products and ourselves by learning, problem-solving and pushing the limits of science and technology.

Unwavering Integrity

We recognize our responsibility to our patients, employees, and our community, and value the trust they put in us. We set a high ethical bar and expect responsible leadership at every level to ensure we serve those who matter most to us.

Compassionate Excellence

We believe that fun and excellence can coexist. We foster a culture where enjoying the work we do and caring for each other are as important as delivering exceptional outcomes.

Inclusive Collaboration

We strive to see through the eyes of others and work as one team. We appreciate one another's differences and perspectives, and ensure everyone feels valued, respected and encouraged to bring their ideas forward.

EyePoint is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

EyePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

The salary offer is commensurate with EyePoint's compensation philosophy and considers factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, market conditions, criticality of the role and internal equity.

This position is classified as non-exempt and is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state wage and hour laws.

The target salary range for this position is listed below.

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Min

USD $69,010.00/Yr.

Max

USD $86,863.00/Yr.