About rms Company

The Chemical Engineer II will be responsible for designing, implementing and optimizing chemical processes and systems. Will work on various projects from improving existing processes to developing new ones. This position will collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure that processes meet safety, quality and efficiency standards.

Chemical Engineer II Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead or assist in completing new or improved chemical cleaning, passivation and electropolishing processes and next generation programs to meet strategic goals and objectives for the company

• Support the maintenance of all chemical baths and equipment throughout the manufacturing facility

• Provide technical guidance and support for troubleshooting and resolving process issues

• Collect and analyze data required to monitor process performance and make improvements and/or modifications

• Follow correct methods and practices of chemical handling, storage, and disposal

• Write technical reports or prepare graphs and charts to document experimental results

• Perform chemical analysis and process monitoring as appropriate

• Perform customer, equipment, and process validations

• Perform and/or support process validations as required with an IQ/OQ/PQ approach

• Maintain and update the facility master validation plan

• Develop and maintain various chemical process related work instructions

• Create documentation for fixture design

• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements

• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work

Chemical Engineer Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of industry experience in a medical device or semi conductor manufacturing setting
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of cleaning, passivation, electropolishing processes, and electrochemistry for a variety of metal alloys
• Knowledgeable in local, state and federal chemical management regulations and safety requirements
• Ability to prepare chemical solutions, standards, and use common laboratory and chemical processing equipment
• Experience with acid/base chemistry and solvents
• Experience with validation design and execution with the IQ/OQ/PQ approach
• Ability to tolerate ambiguity, multiple priorities and short deadlines

Desirable Criteria & Qualifications

• Working Knowledge of standards such as: ISO 10993-5, 10993-7, 10993-18, USP 788, ISO 11737-1, USP 85, USP 232, USP 643, USP 1231, and other medical device relevant specifications.
• Experience with compliance regulations: REACH, RoHS, EU MDR, Prop 65, PFAS, Animal Derivatives, CMRT, and EMRT.
• Hands-on experience with machines such as: TOC analyzers, ICP-MS, UV-Vis Spectrometry, gravimetric residue analysis, Bioburden Vacuum filtration. agar plating, and GC.
• Familiarity of cleanroom classifications and compliance requirements.
• Experience with chemical management systems.
• Familiarity with maintaining high purity water systems for medical device cleaning per USP 1231.

rms Company Benefits

As a Cretex Medical company, rms offers a full benefit package to its employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance options. rms also offers a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and an onsite medical clinic.

rms Company also offers company specific benefits, such as:

• Onsite Clinic
• Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly Social Events
• Annual Employee Appreciation Week
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program

Cretex Companies use cutting oils, solvents, and other chemicals in the manufacturing process. Testing is conducted on a periodic basis to ensure that all chemicals are kept well below the OSHA permissible exposure levels.

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

All Employees:

Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees. 

20+hours:

Cretex’s medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week. 

30+ hours:

Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week. 

(Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.  

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.