[{"country_short": "USA", "city": "St. Paul", "description": "Analyst, Product Surveillance\nJob Requisition #: 13012\nDate Posted: 05/01/2012\nCategory: Quality\nLocation: St. Paul - MN - USA\n\n\nAbout Us\nOur teams produce game-changing ideas and life-changing results. A career at St. Jude Medical puts you on the leading edge of medical technology, working for a company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and its passion for quality. Isn't this the kind of change you would like in your life?\n\n\n\nWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We currently have this position open in St. Paul:\n\nJob Overview\nOverview:\nThe Product Surveillance Analyst is responsible for performing evaluations of returned St. Jude Medical Cardiovascular Division products, including heart valves and valve repair products, and other CVD products as requested. The Analyst coordinates product testing/analysis with other CVD departments and external consultants, prepares technical reports of findings and customer letters, operates and maintains the Product Surveillance Laboratory and equipment, and collects and evaluates analysis information. The PS Analyst monitors product performance as it relates to the evaluation of products and is key in identifying potential areas of concern.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\u2022 Records condition of returned products including observations, photographs\n\u2022 Coordinates product testing/analysis with other CVD departments and external consultants\n\u2022 Prepares technical reports of analysis/findings\n\u2022 Records evaluation/testing information within the complaint database, as appropriate\n\u2022 Collaborates with cross-functional groups (e.g. Quality Engineers, R&D) on evaluation trends or findings and participates in complaint review groups and risk management activities, as requested\n\u2022 References technical product specifications, Device History Records, or measurements obtained\n\u2022 Utilizes safe biohazard and chemical handling practices at all times\n\u2022 Is diligent in observing for any unusual trends in product complaints\n\u2022 Archives complaint records or returned products & retrieves information on previous investigations\n\u2022 Supports complaint database upgrades and conversions by providing input and performing system testing\n\u2022 Ensures accurate department procedures and work instructions are maintained\n\u2022 Support inspections by external regulatory agencies (e.g. FDA, Notified Body) as requested\n\nRequirements:\n\u2022 Four-year degree in science or technical field, or two-year degree and relevant experience supporting product analysis or complaint handling investigations\n\u2022 Solid written and verbal communication skills\n\u2022 Able to work independently and on teams in a busy department while managing multiple ongoing tasks and investigations simultaneously\n\u2022 Strong problem-solving skills\n\u2022 Strong computer skills\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\u2022 Medical terminology\n\u2022 Anatomy and physiology\n\u2022 Experience with various lab equipment (e.g. microscopic photography, biological cabinet)\n\u2022 Experience handling biohazard specimens and knowledge of universal precautions\nReport Comments\n\n\n\n|E-mail this position \nSubmit Resume or C.V.", "date_new": "2012-05-01 19:15:45", "url": "http://jobs.sjm.com/xml/28305216/job", "country": "United States", "company": "St. Jude Medical", "title": "Analyst, Product Surveillance", "reqid": "13012", "state": "Minnesota", "state_short": "MN", "location": "St. Paul, MN", "uid": 28305216}]