Risk Assessment Analyst

Job description (Tasks/Responsibilities):

* Participate as part of the risk management group to assess the risks associated with the use of Respironics products and services. This requires knowledge and experience with risk assessment standards and practices associated with medical devices. * Will be expected to create risk assessment documents and post market risk assessment documentation per the Respironics Quality System procedures. * Will be expected to lead risk assessment discussions as a risk management process expert. * Possess technical background in order to understand the design and operation of electromechanical medical devices. * Will help to identify product design requirements necessary to sufficiently control risk associated with medical devices. * Will also be responsible to collect and analyze data and assess the actual risk of devices in the field against assessed risk to determine if risks are adequately controlled.

Skill Requirements:

BS in engineering or technical science. 3-5 years experience assessing risks associated with medical devices in accordance with ISO 14971 is highly desired. Familiarity with failure analysis type tools such as FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, and Probabilistic Risk Assessment is desired. Experience with risk control practices is desired.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree required in Engineering or other technical discipline required.

Location (City/State):

Pittsburgh, PA

Company Description:

Respironics, a worldwide leader at anticipating needs and providing valued solutions to the sleep and respiratory markets.The company's focus is on home care, hospital, respiratory drug delivery and international markets providing programs that manage sleep disordered breathing, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, infant care, congestive heart failure and restrictive lung disorders. Globally positioned has manufacturing facilities in several domestic and international markets.

To Apply:

Please visit the Respironics website at: http://jobs.respironics.com/job_openings.asp and reference job number:1573BR