Quality Systems Information Analyst Job in Covington, GA 30015

Title :

Quality Systems Information Analyst

Company :

C. R. Bard

Location :

Covington, GA 30015

Date Acquired :

6/16/2010 11:30:22 PM

Quality Systems Information Analyst

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Industry Title
/Category: Quality System Information Analyst/Quality
Job ID: 2010-4372

Standard Title: Quality Systems Information Analyst
Career Level: experienced

Location/Division: Covington, GA/Bard Medical
Relocation: No

Posted Date: 6/16/2010
Close Date: ..



C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE: BCR)is a leading multinational developer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative, life-enhancing medical technologies in the fields of vascular, urology, oncology and surgical specialty products, employing over 11,000 people in over 25 countries around the world. Founded more than 100 years ago, we pioneered many devices that are now the cornerstones of modern healthcare.

We expect the highest levels of quality, integrity, service, and innovation from our employees on the job and in the communities in which we work and live. In return, we foster an environment where individuals are treated with fairness and respect, and feel valued, acknowledged and rewarded.

Be Your Best at Bard and ultimately, you can have an impact on the lives of people around the world.

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Overview:
The Quality System Information Analyst is located at Bard Medical Division in Covington, Georgia.


Summary of Position with General Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to assist Quality Systems Management in maintaining a Quality Database Systems. The Systems Analyst is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining a computer system that allows the capture of appropriate information so as to provide feedback to the key departments (e.g., Sales, Marketing, R&D/Product Development, Regulatory/Quality) within the organization. Additionally, the Systems Analyst monitors the database, assuring its accuracy, and generates reports for various departments within each division supported by the department.


Essential Job Functions:

* Represents the Corporation, Division and Quality Department in a professional manner.
* Creates, reviews, and distributes Quality System Indicators / Metrics. Emphasis on coordinating data management systems and reporting systems (automated, semi-automated, and manual systems, utilizing corporate and division databases).
* Designs and maintains databases used for Quality System Indicators / Metrics.
* Tracks and trends Quality Indicators / Metrics; supports periodic review meetings.
* Interfaces with manufacturing facility or other Division Facilities.
* Ensures compliance to Department and Division procedures.
* Provides work direction as required.
* Analyze information processing or computer needs of the department, and plan and design the Quality Indicators / Metrics to meet those needs.
* Assess the usefulness of pre-developed application packages and, if adopted, adapt them to a user environment as needed by the department.
* Confer with key departments within the Division supported by the department regarding the nature of the information required by their respective divisions.
* When appropriate, define the goals of the system and devise flow charts and diagrams describing logical operational steps of the program.
* Determine computer software or hardware needed to set up or alter system as needed.
* Expand or modify the Quality Indicators / Metrics System to serve new purposes or improve workflow.
* Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications.
* Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
* Specify user and user access levels for each segment of the database.

* Performs Internal or Supplier Quality System Audits as required.
* Analyzes process and product non-conformances and implements comprehensive corrective and preventive action plans as required.
* Travels as required by the above duties and responsibilities.


Basic Qualifications:
Ability to apply scientific principles, computer technologies and human cognition to design, implement and manage information systems under direction of a Senior Engineer or Quality Management. May require consultation and direction to complete the essential duties and responsibilities.
Ability to design and develop databases, develop a system architecture, establish system standards, integrate an information system with varied data sources and networks, and generally to plan, integrate, design, test or operate information systems.
Strong Data Management and Report Presentation Skills.
Advanced programming skills a must (Java, HTML, CGI, Perl, MySQL, C++, Cold Fusion).
Ability to create and qualify pivot tables, pivot charts, macros, queries, forms, reports, etc. across MS applications.
Knowledge of web-based computing a plus.
Working knowledge of current IT trends as applied to business development.
Understands basic applied statistics.
Software Validation experience.
Auditing experience a plus.
Ability to participate on teams and maintain positive work environment with those teams.
Good communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
Understands Basic Fundamentals of Information System Principles.
Ability to effectively manage time.
Ability to handle multiple task assignments. Ability to interpret Regulations, Corporate, Division and Department Procedures.


Education and/or Experience:

* A four-year degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Science, Computer Science or equivalent.
* Experience as web programmer, database analyst or web-based CRM system user/administrator.
* Minimum 3 years experience as technical designer, systems analyst, database administrator.
* Experience with FDA regulated industry a plus.



Physical Demands:

Employee may be required to sit, bend, stoop, use keyboard, see, talk and hear. May occasionally lift objects of 10 to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



Work Environment:
This position works in a normal office environment. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate. Frequent travel is required. When traveling to clinical sites or hospitals, the work environment will be specific to the area under evaluation.