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Job Summary

Company
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Location
Brea, CA 92821
Industries
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
Job Type
Full Time
Employee
Career Level
Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
Job Reference Code
BCI65994M

MANAGER TECHNICAL SERVICES

About the Job

Beckman Coulter develops, manufactures and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing. Our diagnostic systems are found in hospitals and other critical care settings around the world and produce information used by physicians to diagnose disease, make treatment decisions and monitor patients. Instruments for life science research are used by scientists as they study complex biological problems including the causes of disease, identify new therapies, and test new drugs. Our customers include hospitals, physicians' offices, diagnostic reference laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, universities, medical schools and research institutions. In fact, Beckman Coulter has more than 200,000 clinical and research instrument systems operating in laboratories around the world.


From complex DNA sequencing to simple diagnostic screening kits, Beckman Coulter is one of the world's largest companies devoted solely to biomedical testing. The company, based in Fullerton, California has operations in more than 130 countries, we employ over 11,000 employees including research scientists, engineers, manufacturing associates and other professional and technical staffs. We offer opportunities for every employee to make an impact at Beckman Coulter-and on the health of people worldwide through our products which support advances in patient care.

Job Description: Technical Service's  Product Documentation and Labeling Support team leadership and operations management; including, overseeing global publications and labeling design standards, documentation, specifications, graphic design/production, translations, component content management systems, PLM workflows and On-line Help (RoboHelp). Strategic and tactical responsibilities include managing internal and external resources, process validations and quality system procedures. Deploys Arbortext, Idiom WorldServer, XML (DTD/Style Sheets) and Adobe publishing technologies; automating the creation process, workflows and approvals for IFUs, CISs, manuals, inserts, labels, MSDS and other product requirements. Understands all aspects of component content management workflows, PDF/JDF, Web-media, prepress, digital print, label and packaging manufacturing methods for low-to-high volume FDA/GMP and ISO controlled manufacturing environments. Collaborates and works closely with the global labeling project management and documentation control functions to assure new and current business projects are implemented within established schedules. Researches, recommends and implements LEAN workflow technologies and component content management systems from product development through manufacturing.

Boundary Conditions/Authority Levels:

  • Establishes goals to meet objectives.
  • Establishes Technical Services standards, procedures, performance levels and documentation requirements.
  • Provides guidance to Technical Services staff to achieve goals in accordance with established policies.
  • Work is reviewed and measured based on meeting objectives and schedules.
  • Responsible for Lean Six Sigma process improvement activities.
  • Recommends changes to policies which affect Technical Services staff.
  • Responsible for hiring/firing/disciplinary decisions affecting employees.
  • Recommends or terminates external resources (contractors).
  • Ensures that staff skills are maintained on a continual basis to ensure cost/effective operations.
  • Manages operating budget.
  • Manages relationships with internal partners, vendors, consultants, contractors, and professional associations to keep informed with existing and evolving industry standards and technologies.
  • Develops departmental tactical planning processes.
  • Communicates Technical Services status and issues to high level management, users and staff.
  • Must have thorough knowledge of advanced graphic communications, publishing, printing and content management and product life cycle management technologies; including, design, prepress, print-to-Web, Web-to-print, POD, digital, inkjet, thermography, flexography, lithography and other package printing technologies.
  • 10 years experience managing an advanced publishing and graphic production function.
  • BS/MS Graphic Communications or related disciplines.

    Excellent benefits:In addition to a very competitive salary and bonus opportunity, we offer a robust benefits package that includes low cost health insurance coverage for you and your family; matching 401(k) as well as a retirement account plan; stock purchase options; paid time off (PTO) and holidays.

    If you believe your education and experience are in line with the position description and qualifications referred to above, and are motivated, energetic, and looking for a new and exciting opportunity, please submit your resume online at the URL below or at www.beckmancoulter.com . AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - We believe that the mutual goals of our business and the community can best be met through our policy that consideration of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or other protected characteristics, has no place in the selection, training or promotion of employees. In furtherance of this policy, we have developed a written Affirmative Action program to ensure positive action in providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants.

    Apply Online : https://recruiter.kenexa.com/bci/cc/CCJobDetailAction.ss?command=CCViewDetail&ccid=bupJEdUjsTs=&job_REQUISITION_NUMBER=65994

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