ABOUT LCI

The mission of LCI is to provide meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired. We accomplish this in four ways:

• EMPLOY: We are one of the largest employers of people who are blind, creating meaningful careers and lasting skills that transform their lives.
• BUILD: We create over 2, 000 products and distribute thousands more through manufacturing, retail, nationwide distribution, and e-commerce channels.
• SERVE: Many of our products are sold directly to the federal government. We were pioneers of “base supply centers, ” stores on military bases that employ the blind and visually impaired and provide mission-critical supplies to our nation’s military.
• SUPPORT: We want to end blindness forever. To that end, we engage in philanthropic efforts for research into blindness and treatment for the visually impaired.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Associate MEMS (Microelectromechanical systems) Assembly Technician is a support position within an ISO Class 6/7 Cleanroom fabricating nano structures used in the medical device industry.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

Durham, NC

Monday-Friday 8: 00am to 4: 30pm EST

GMP Lab environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Basic Receiving Inspection duties
• General Cleanroom Maintenance to include maintaining cleanroom logs for temperature, humidity, DI Water Systems, Gas pressures etc.
• Following manufacturing procedures to prepare materials needed in the MEMS fabrication process such as carriers, trays etc.
• Prepare documentation to accompany final release product for sterilization and shipping.
• Work with MEMS Technician as necessary in the prep and calibration of equipment.
• Follow good documentation processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• AA/AS degree (or other 2 year post high school training) with some relevant experience working in a cleanroom environment.
• GMP Certification preferred
• Ability to follow Manufacturing Procedures, Working Instructions and SOPs under a Quality Management System.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, with strong communication skills to collaborate with engineers and other technicians.
• Experience in semi-conductor or MEMS cleanroom fabrication and manufacturing lab. Experience with Ultra Cleaners and Oxygen Plasma Etching Systems is a plus.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods while performing lab tasks.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds as required.
• Manual dexterity to handle small, intricate components and use specialized tools in the lab.

Why LCI?

• Purpose-driven company driven by principles, not profit
• Reach your highest potential: upward mobility, rewarded through hard work
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• 401(k) with match and Surplus-Sharing Plans
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Ten paid holidays annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site Health and Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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