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For the listings below, please contact Gabe Hill at ghill@spassociates.com

1. ENTRY LEVEL FIBER ENGINEER – B.S. Polymer Fiber Engineering.  Skills include Matlab, Simulink, Pro engineer, Moldflow, ACT, Microsoft Word Powerpoint, Excel, Mac OSX, Apple Pages, Keynote, Numbers.  Internship at SPAWAR (DOD Navy).  $40K.  #84956
2. ENTRY LEVEL CHEMICAL ENGINEER – B.S. ChE (Concentration in Nanoscience).  Developed and tested a new set of thiol adhesive polymers designed for nanofabrication.  Proficient in use of lab equipment including Instron, profilometers, spin coaters and centrifuges.  $ Open.  #85333
3. POLYMER/TEXTILE ENGINEER – B.S. Polymer, Textile and Fiber Engineering.  Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.  Skills include extrusion, vacuum/injection molding emulsion polymerization, delete solution viscometry, gel permeation chromatography.  Instron tensile testing, thermal analysis/digital scanning colorimetry, ball milling and more.  $45K.  #85434
4. TEXTILE/FIBERS ENGINEER  - B.S./M.S. Textile Engineering.  Seeks product development opportunity to use knowledge of polymers, extrusion, nonwovens, dyeing and textile technology.  Internship in diaper manufacturing.  Fluent in Mandarin Chinese.  $50K.  #85169
5. ELASTOMERIC R&D ENGINEER – B.S. Polymer, Textile & Fiber Engineering.  Six months internship in rubberized sports flooring materials from all sorts of testing, analyses, and technical support.  $55K up.  #84611
6. NONWOVENS DEPT/PLANT MANAGER – College courses.  8 years upward progression to youngest plant manager in firm’s history.  Outstanding references.  $40’s.  #84098
7. NONWOVEMS PLANT MGR/QUALITY MGR – B.S. Chemistry.  20 years upward progression to plant manager level in yarn manufacturing and nonwovens.  $75K.  #81210
8. EMBROIDERY SUPERVISOR – Some college.  20+ years knitting and finishing up to level of plant manager over two plants.  $40’s.  #85337
9. FIBERS PROCESS/PROJECT ENGINEER – BSME & MBA.  20+ years fiber/yarn equipment design, build, install for polypropylene and nylon – 6 producers.  $55K up.  #85287
10. FIBERS PLANT RELIABILITY/PROJECT/PROCESS/SAFETY ENGINEER – BSChE.  20 years polyester and nylon fiber production operations.  $75K.  #85179
11. ENTRY LEVEL FIBERS ENGINEER – BS/MS ChE.  Masters Thesis and research in nano fibers.  Other experience in pharmaceutical validation, technical reports, and electrospinning projects.  $55K.  #85263
12. SALES YARN PLANT MANAGER – B.S. Textile Management.  15 years as plant manager of progressive yarn producer.  Plant closed.  $60K.  #83844
13. YARN MANUFACTURING MANAGER – B.A. Business.  After 12 years of training and management development at Springs was recruited by Parkdale to become plant manager of 200 employee ring spinning operation undergoing a $40 million modernization program.  Subsequent tenures at Wellstone involved transition to spinning such hi-tech fibers as Kevlar, Nomex, Modocylic, rayon, and nylon.  $70K.  #85399
14. LOOM TECHNICIAN – A.S. Degree.  20 years successful record in two woven operations featuring Picanol and Dornier rapier loom with jacquard heads.  Dornier school and Picanol school.  Dornier schools in Belgium and in U.S. Bilingual including Spanish.  Off-shift is okay.  $40K.  #82452
15. NARROW FABRIC PRODUCTION/LOOM ASSEMBLY – Some college.  25+ years narrow loom manufacturing and assembly.  Later served as Asst. production manager in narrow woven manufacturing plant supervising 33 employees.  $35K.  #85341
16. WEAVING TECHNICIAN/SUPERVISOR/MANAGER – 20 years  “hands-on” experience including Dornier and Iwer broadlooms; Muller, OMM and Metag narrow looms; braiders, warpers, winders/texturizers and more. Knows high tech filament and spun yarns. $40-50K. #76662
17. WEAVING DEPARTMENT MANAGER – B.S. Accounting.  9 years upward progression in weaving supervision until plant closed.  Assisting tax firm until he can get back into textile manufacturing.  $50K.  #85014
18. PLANT MANAGER – B.S. Textiles.  25+ years textile manufacturing experience with two major companies, with emphasis on dyeing and finishing woven fabrics for home furnishings and other markets.  Has supervised up to 700 employees.  Outstanding leader.  $55K up.  #85398
19. MEDICAL PRODUCTS DYEING/FINISHING MANAGER -  Some college.  16 years upward progression in knitted medical products color matching,  Lean Manufacturing, ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 including FDA certified facility and stretch fabrics. $55K. #85190
20. HOME FASHIONS DESIGNER/DEVELOPER – B.S. Textiles.  13 years includes development of woven wall coverings, jacquard fabrics, draperies, panel fabrics, prints, vinyl and polyurethane coated fabrics and more.  $70’s.  #85137
21. TECHNICAL ENGINEER/COLORIST – B.S. Textile Management.  13 years yarn and fabrics (wovens and knits) color coordination and quality control primarily for automotive product lines.  #85055
22. SKEIN/YARN DYE MANAGER – 20 years dyeing cotton, blended and woolen yarns for the craft yarn trade.  Excellent color eye and versatility.  Will relocate anywhere.  $48K.  #77238
23. DYEING TEXTILE PLANT MANAGER – B.S. Chemical Engineering.  22 years successful experience includes managing a complex operation with two textile manufacturing plants: dye/finish, power plant, waste treatment and water treatment. #80K up. #85418
24. KNIT/BLEACH/DYE GENERAL MANAGER – B.A. Degree.  Full P&L responsibilities for 1100 employee operation which was recognized as Most Improve Plant in the company.  $100K.  #85370
25. POLYMER AND FIBER ENGINEER – Bachelor of Polymer & Fiber Engineering (4.0/4.0 in major)  Senior design project was to solve delamination issue in composites.  Worked his way through school in a t-shirt printing operation.  $45K.  #85183
26. COMPOSITES RESEARCH ENGINEER – BS/MS Polymer and Fiber Chem.  Internship in composites design and layup for ballistics fabrics and windmill blades.  $50K.  #84976
27. DYEING PROCESS ENGINEER – BS and BSChE Textile Engineering.  2 years continuous dying process work.  Achieved significant cost reductions utilizing Lean Manufacturing, TS16949, and related World Class techniques.  $52K.  #82968
28. CIRCULAR KNIT DYE/FINISH MANAGER – BSME/MSME  15+ years upward progression in circular knitted fabrics production leading 250+ employees and managers.  Used Lean Six Sigma and other basic management tools to improve profits and overall operational performance in both automotive and apparel markets. $100K.  #85411
29. QUALITY ENGINEER – B.S. textile Technology.  5+ years quality control and product development engineering in specialty yarn manufacturing and knitted fabrics organizations.  $45K.  #84706
30. TEXTILE MEDICAL PRODUCTS ENGINEER – B.S. Materials Science & Engineering.  2 years testing, QC, analysis of various polymers, fibers, metals, textiles plus failed products analysis and investigation.  $50K.  #85439
31. TEXTILE QUALITY MANAGER/CHEMIST – B.S. Textile/Polymer Chemistry.  Six years in plant  solving technical and  manufacturing problems related to thread manufacturing and warp knit dyehouse, chemicals div. and instrumentation.  $55K.  #81980
32. PLANT MANAGER/CORPORATE QUALITY DIRECTOR – B.S. Textiles.  (#1 in his class of over 350 students).  15+ years with one company included all carpet manufacturing processes, plus polyester, fiber extrusion and fabric coating.  Served as plant manager, project manager, distribution, sales and more.  $90K up.  #83138
33. FILM/PLASTICS/EXTRUDED NONWOVEN TECHNICAL DIRECTOR – BSChE.  Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt.  Polymer extrusion and co-extrusion, spun bond and melt blown nonwovens, composites, recycling, lamination, process design/development/troubleshooting/fine tune.  #92K up.  #85438
34. COATINGS/HI-PERFORMANCE PLASTICS PLANT MANAGER – BSChE.  Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt.  14 years coatings process/product improvement leader and problem solver in all plant management benchmarks including slot-die, and cascade solvent coatings. $90K. #85330
35. PROCESS/DESIGN ENGINEER – BSME.  Excels at experimental design and process optimization, translating lab research into prototype production, electrical and mechanical systems (including CAD and PLC programming).  Out of the box thinker, and well organized effective communicator.  #65K.  #85437
36. DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING OR PLANT ENGINEER – BSME.  Literally the last employee at Fieldcrest Cannon (10-01-11) wrapping up machinery and cloth sales and claims.  Wants to work ten more years; commutable from Charlotte, NC.  Unusual diversity of experience and leadership roles in multiple processes and products. $60K up. #81878
37. ELECTRICAL/PROCESS CONTROLS ENGINEER – BSEE plus programming and implementation of such systems as Wonderware, PLC, Allen Bradley, Siemens S7 (SCL), Allen Bradley CLX, AutoCAD, automation control, servo motor/drives, heat zone controls, fiber spinning lines, Fisher control valves, and much more with emphasis on extruded nonwoven fabrics production equipment.  $90K.  #82436
38. ENGINEERING MANAGER/FIBERS AND NONWOVENS – BSME and MBA.  20+ years extrusion machinery manufacturing, maintenance and sales.  $85K.  #83165
39. V.P. SALES – FIBER/YARN/FABRIC – B.S. Economics.  25+ years manufacturing, technical and sales/marketing of automotive and home furnishing fabrics including residential furniture and military fabrics for contract/hospitality, upholstery, and flame retardant markets.  $100K+.  #84321

For the listings below, please contact Jim Walkup at jameswalkup@spassociates.com

1. CLINICAL RESARCH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE – B.S.  Manages multiple Phase 1 studies for several small molecular entities and a Phase II study.  Coordinates activities across functional areas to accomplish: study design development and protocol preparation; vendor selection, budgets and contracts, investigator selection.  Provided oversight to Phase I.  $92K.  #84740
2. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – PhD.  Carried out independent, as well as collaborative research experiments utilizing a solid foundation in basic laboratory techniques, kept appropriate records, and pursued work in a timely manner using engineering, molecular, biochemical and cell biology techniques.  Designed and implemented projects by supervising, training and mentoring Research Associates and interns.  $78K.  #85264
3. SENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTIST – PhD.  Designed and personally executed analytical methods.  Actively contributed to intellectual property needs, documentation of research, meetings and presentations, and ensured group delivery of high quality IND-ready compounds via sound lead optimization strategies.  Qualified and validated analytical assays accounting to cGMP guidelines.  $90K.  # 83457
4. PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR – B.S.  Supervised and directed the activities of an Operations team, while meeting or exceeding safety, quality, customer service and productivity and compliance requirements.  Provided both strategic and tactical direction to direct reports.  Spearhead productivity improvements.  Worked as a liaison between Operations, Engineering, material Management and Quality Control to manage and resolve production issues.  #85148
5. PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR – B.S.  Direct management of Chap Stick, Anbesol and Preparation H packaging and filling operations consisting of 20-40 employees and contractors within a highly regulated environment.  Designs, streamlines and adapts Standard Operating Procedur4es and Stand work to improve employee training efficiency and increase output.  #85149
6. QUALITY CONTROL LAB SUPERVISOR – B.S.  Supervised six testing document chemists.  Performed compendial reviews and prepared requests for updated test and specification documents as appropriate.  Set up and trained others to use a raw materials residual solvents database.  Set up a residual solvents database for final products calculated from residual solvents in raw materials.  $50K.  #85031
7. QUALITY ASSURANCE AUDITOR – B.S.  Responsible for independently leading internal and external supplier audits.  Collaborate with management and audit team to identify and resolve compliance gaps.  Maintain a strong knowledge of cGMP’s, ISO standards, ICH guidelines and FDA regulations to ensure suppliers remain in compliance.  Directly supported regulatory inspections by serving as a direct communication link between the inspection room and document preparation area.   #85252
8. QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR – B.S.  Wrote SOP and designed forms for conducting and recording internal investigations (Deviations) to determine Scope, Impact, Root Cause and associates CAPAs of the non-conformance.  Served as lead trainer for all Quality Assurance staff as well as Area Management.  Performed final approval of all Deviations.  Served as point person for all customer complaints.  Wrote SOPs.  #85232
9. ANALYTICAL CHEMIST – B.S. Determine the quantitation of the pharmacokinetics of an administered drug in any given species in a cGLP, FDA regulated Phase 1 pharmaceutical drug development bio-analytical lab utilizing LC/MS/MS or GC/MS/MS.  GC/MS, LC/MS and MS setup, programming of the test methods procedures into the HPLC, calibration of laboratory instruments, instrument troubleshooting, HPLC and MS troubleshooting procedures.  $65K.  #85213
10. QA INSPECTOR – B.S.  Received, sampled and issued packaging components.  Performed line clearance procedure and monitored packaging line.  Documented and reviewed packaging batch record.  Executed finished product release and prepared reconciliation report for packaging components.  Performed investigation and resolved deviations through root cause analysis and CAPA.  $55K.  # 85219
11.  QUALITY ASSURANCE AUDITOR – B.S.  Considerable knowledge in domestic and foreign FDA GLP Regulations, OECD, EPA, JMAFF, JMHW, 21 CFR Park !! and ICH guidelines.  Advanced documentation and analysis skills.  High level of knowledge in Computer System Validation.  Qualified in a pharmaceutical environment.  $55K.  #85251
12. QUALITY CONTROL MICROBIOLOGIST – B.S.  Testing of Nutritional products: Similac Baby Formula, EAS Mypolex, Glucema.  Testing for Salmonella, E. sakazaki, E. coli, B. cereus, S. aureus.  Aseptic sampling of raw materials.  Sterility testing in clean room environment.  Environmental monitoring.  #85112
13. CHEMIST – M.S.  Solid theoretical knowledge and experience in analytical method development.  Strong knowledge and +5 years work experience in chromatographic techniques such as HPLC, GC, GC/MS.  Experience in operating HPLC instruments such as Waters, Dionex, Agilent and their Encompass software.  In-depth knowledge and work experience in spectrophotometry such as UV-Vis, AA, IR, NMR, etc.  Familiarity with common analytical methods and procedures. #52K.  #83803
14. CHEMIST III/LAB MANAGER – B.S.  Supervised the Quality Control Laboratory, responsible for micro and chemical analysis of raw materials, in process and finished products using established analytical methods and physical analysis of components, utilizing cGMP and SOPs.  Preparation of CoA’s for product release.  Coordinate training and evaluation of employee work performance.  Responsible for ensuring SOPs for department are current and staff is properly trained.  $65K.  #83192
15. PROJECT ENGINEER – BSChE.  Experienced Engineer with the knowledge and understanding of the regulatory healthcare requirements and regulatory compliance with expertise in equipment qualifications, sterilization processes,  process validation, and process implementation in the highly regulated pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. 
16. REGULATORY MANAGER – M.S.  Provided post approval support of small molecules for the Human Health arena such as Primary Care, Oncology, Established Products, and Specialty Care for Emerging Markets.  Supported Chemistry, manufacturing the Control (CMC) change management function for global products, registration and renewal activities.  Performed Common Technical Document (CTD) “conversion” of various older global dossiers to contemporary standards for registration and expanding market activities.
17. CLINICAL RESEARCH MANAGER – M.S.  Collaborated with key functional areas to meet corporate goals and objectives.  Assisted with hiring, training and supervision of clinical research associates and assistants.  Managed clinical project/program timelines and budgets to meet financial and company goals.  Ensured all trials are managed under GCP and meet US Federal Regulations and/or local regulations.
18. PRINCIAPL ENGINEER – B.S.  Facilitated Six Sigma Projects focused on streamlining the Production Order Generation Process and Utility Alarm Response Procedures.  Effectively utilized Root Cause Analysis to resolve long standing operational and equipment issues.  Developed, procured and implemented a system to resolve ongoing raw material contamination issues.
19. QC STABILITY SCIENTIST – B.S. Chemistry.   Performs Analytical tests following company procedur4es and policies in Transdermal Systems (0patches).  Trains Chemists on analytical methods, techniques and cGMP.  Participates in Six Sigma procedures to improve the quality of laboratory work by identifying and removing the causes of laboratory errors and minimizing variability in laboratory procedures.
20. CHEMIST – PhD.  An experienced, highly self-motivated industrial Chemist with good communication skills and strong background in Medicinal Chemistry, Process chemistry and Analytical Chemistry, with expertise in small molecule synthesis, analysis and pre-formulation, with work experience in cGMP and FDA/DEA regulations.
21. FILLING & PACKING AREA PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR – B.S.  Supervised the daily manufacturing operations in area – maintained (audited, refined, and improved) equipment, processes and personnel within value stream.  Identified, prioritized and provided resources in area to meet annual operational plan and budgetary commitments (production demands, Productivity Index, quality Index).  Prepared technical documents in compliance with all GMP rules, product specifications, SOPs and FDA regulations as required.
22. VALIDATION ENGINEER II – B.S. Engineering.  Author and execute commissioning and qualification protocols (DQ, IQ, OQ) for DeltaV Distributed Control Systems and Particle Monitoring Systems for a new manufacturing facility.  Author and execute validation protocols (DQ, IQ, OQ) for global distribution Cold Chain manager software.  Write project execution plans and validation plans for Sensitech and DeltaV upgrades projects.
23. SR. SCIENTIST (FORMULATION) – M.S.  Formulation Development:  Developed pipeline products from ideation, prototype formulation, lead optimization, protocol writing, execution of NDA supporting formulation experiments, in-process testing, data analysis, writing scientific reports, collaborating with analytical group, external colleagues and vendors to support analytical techniques/methods/ICH stability program.  Successfully scaled up many formulations from lab to pilot to commercial scale.
24. SR. FORMULATION SCIENTIST – B.S. Responsible for the development of manufacturable and stable formulations of immediate and modified release solid oral dosage forms and hard shell forms from Project inception through transfer to commercial process validation.  Tasks included both supervisory and direct development laboratory work.  Designed and conducted experiments to develop formulations and process.  $ Open.  #84761
25. SENIOR PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR/FORMULATION CHEMIST – B.S.  Formulated and manufactured core products, reagents and accessories for one of the largest and most successful io-tech companies in the world.  Supervised 20-30 individuals in a fast paced pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.  Ability to adapt and react to an ever changing and dynamic production schedule.  Familiar with FDA regulations and documentation, SOP’s, GLP’s and GMP’s.  QA/QC experience:  Improved or wrote SOP’s  and/or validation protocols as needed.