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ETALON is a manufacturing company developing the medical devices segment. We produce test strips for measuring blood glucose levels and consistently enhance the technological sophistication, quality stability, and efficiency of our production processes. For us, it is important not only to manufacture the product but also to develop the production technology for medical devices so that it is robust, manageable, and compliant with regulatory requirements for medical devices.

POSITION / JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Technical Director for the production of medical devices (glucose meter test strips). This is a key management role at the intersection of technology, engineering, quality, and production management. Your area of responsibility includes stable product output, development of production capacity, efficiency improvements, implementation of process enhancements, and ensuring compliance with quality management system standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organizing and managing production processes at the site: planning, execution control, resource management, and ensuring stable output of blood glucose test strips in specified volumes and timeframes.
• Technology leadership: development and optimization of test strip production technology (reagent application/dispensing, drying, cutting/slit‑ting, lamination, assembly, packaging), managing process parameters, ensuring reproducibility and reducing variability.
• Managing the engineering function: equipment reliability, preventive maintenance and repairs, technical readiness of production lines, improving OEE, managing spare parts and critical components.
• Implementing and supporting changes: change control, risk assessment, planning and execution of technical improvements, equipment modernization, introducing automation and digital process control tools.
• Validation and qualification: organizing and overseeing IQ/OQ/PQ (equipment and facility qualification), validating technological processes, participating in the development and verification of control methods, preparing the evidence documentation package.
• Quality management system: interaction with the Quality Department, ensuring compliance with ISO/GOST requirements for medical device production, managing deviations, CAPA, investigating nonconformities, and preventing recurrence of defects.
• Regulatory compliance: participating in preparing production for audits and inspections, maintaining documentation and production discipline in line with Russian Federation requirements and, where applicable, EAEU requirements.
• Personnel management: setting goals, assigning tasks, developing managers and key specialists, training on standards and technologies, fostering a culture of accountability for quality and safety.
• Managing performance indicators: output vs. plan, losses and scrap, downtime, OEE, productivity, cost of goods, adherence to process parameters, quality metrics; regular reviews and improvement plans.
• Interaction with related functions: R&D (technology transfer to series production, industrial implementation of formulations/reagents), Procurement (technical specifications for materials and components), Logistics and Warehouse (packaging, storage conditions), Occupational Health and Industrial Safety.
• Budgeting and project management: forming and defending the budget for technical development, planning investments, managing projects for line launch/restart, and accepting project results.

REQUIREMENTS  

• Higher education: engineering, technological, chemical engineering, biotechnology, instrumentation, automation, materials science, or a closely related field.
• Work experience in medical device manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, or at highly automated, high‑tech production sites with strict quality and traceability requirements — at least 5 years.
• Management experience at the level of Technical Director, Head of Production, Chief Engineer, Chief Technologist, Production Director, or Head of Technical Services — typically at least 3 years.
• Practical experience in managing production processes and optimizing production: reducing losses, increasing yield of good product, boosting productivity, stabilizing quality, addressing bottlenecks.
• Understanding of quality management system principles for medical devices and related documentation: procedures, records, traceability, nonconformance management, change control.
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience with standards and approaches (at the level of implementation or confident support):
• ISO 13485 (or GOST ISO 13485), ISO 9001;
• ISO 14971 (risk management) — a plus if previously applied;
• practices for documentation and evidence base for medical device production;
• understanding of the Russian regulatory landscape for medical devices (production requirements, documentation, inspections, and registration procedures).
• Experience with automated lines and metrology/control: setting process parameters, diagnosing causes of deviations, organizing maintenance, managing reliability.
• Strong managerial competencies: task setting, planning, systematic execution control, team development, ability to coordinate with cross‑functional units and balance “speed–quality–cost.”
• Personal qualities: systematic thinking, high standards, result orientation, resilience, data‑driven decision‑making, willingness to deeply understand technology and equipment.

CONDITIONS  

• Full‑time, on‑site work at the production facility/office: Dubna, Moscow Region.
• Schedule: 5/2, 8:30–17:00.
• Official employment in accordance with the Labor Code of the Russian Federation.
• Compensation: competitive, discussed individually.
• Work in a company with stable production load and clear plans for medical device manufacturing development.
• Opportunity to influence the technical development strategy, line modernization, and the efficiency of glucose test strip production.
• Professional growth: participation in projects to improve technology, scale up production, and enhance the maturity of the quality system and production management.
• Meal allowance or corporate canteen.
• Corporate mobile phone plan.

ADVANTAGES WHEN SELECTING A CANDIDATE 

• Direct experience in manufacturing blood glucose test strips, diagnostic reagent products (IVD), or similar items requiring fine‑tuned process parameters and high sensitivity to raw material variability.
• Experience launching new production lines, expanding capacity, transferring technology from R&D to series production, and preparing for external audits (certification, customer, regulatory).
• Proven track record in building traceability and data discipline: raw material and component batches, process parameters, electronic logs, master data management, digital KPI dashboards.
• Confident skills in automation and modernization projects (sensors, control systems, machine vision, integration with MES/ERP — where available).
• English language proficiency at the level of reading and working with technical documentation, standards, equipment manuals, and supplier correspondence.

WHO WILL FIND THIS ROLE INTERESTING 

• A Head of Production or Technical Director who wants to manage not only output but also technology, equipment reliability, continuous improvement systems, and quality robustness.
• A Chief Technologist or Chief Engineer ready to move into a broader managerial role with greater responsibility for the site’s end results.
• A specialist who wants to see the practical impact of their work: the product directly affects the quality of life of people with diabetes.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Analytical mindset and ability to work with data.
• Ability to build constructive interactions with colleagues.
• Initiative in improving processes and the drive to see improvements through to completion.
• Accountability for decisions made and for proposed optimization solutions.

CONDITIONS

• Schedule: 5/2, 8:30–17:00.
• Official employment in accordance with the Labor Code of the Russian Federation.
• Competitive salary.
• Corporate canteen.
• Corporate mobile phone plan.
• Comfortable working communication and focus on high‑quality results.
• Location: Dubna, Moscow Region.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

1. Resume review and a brief phone/online interview with an HR representative.
2. Technical interview with the company’s leadership, the Head of Production, and/or the Chief Technologist (discussion of experience, tasks, and approaches to process optimization).
3. If necessary, a visit to the production site to familiarize yourself with the working conditions.

Final decision and offer terms alignment (salary discussed individually with the company’s leadership).
CONTACTS / HOW TO APPLY

• Send your resume via the application form on the website (hh.ru / rabota.ru / company website) or to the following e‑mail addresses: hr@company-etalon.com, expert@company-etalon.com, all@company-etalon.com, indicating the vacancy title “Process Engineer for Medical Device Production (Blood Glucose Test Strips)” at ETALON, Dubna.

If possible, attach a brief cover letter describing your relevant experience (medical device manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic tests, polymer materials, etc.) and your expected compensation level.

ETALON is a stable and dynamically growing company. We are expanding our tendering function and are looking for a lawyer who can confidently provide legal support for procurement and participation in tenders. This role requires combining attention to detail in documentation with the ability to quickly find legal solutions in day‑to‑day situations. The work involves close interaction with tender specialists, initiating business units, the finance department, and counterparties. If you are comfortable with structured tasks, risk control, and clear, timely results, we would be glad to meet you.

POSITION / BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION
ETALON is looking for a Tender Department Lawyer based in Moscow or Dubna. Key tasks: legal support for participation in procurements under Federal Laws 44‑FZ and 223‑FZ, expert review of tender documentation and draft contracts, protocols of disagreements, bid and contract security, claims work, and, if necessary, interaction with the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS). Employment in accordance with the Labor Code of the Russian Federation; schedule 5/2, 08:30–17:00. Competitive salary, discussed during the interview with the hiring manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Legal support for the company’s participation in procurements under 44‑FZ and 223‑FZ (legal review of documents and risks).
• Analysis of tender documentation, draft contracts and agreements: identifying restrictions, participant requirements, performance risks, and penalty clauses.
• Preparation and legal review of document packages for tender participation (within the lawyer’s area of competence).
• Drafting comments and proposed amendments to contract terms, protocols of disagreements, and protocols for reconciling disagreements.
• Support for contract conclusion following procurement results: monitoring essential terms, deadlines, signatory authorities, and accuracy of company details.
• Review of bid security and contract performance security: legal assessment of forms, conditions, and risks associated with bank guarantees and other security instruments.
• Preparation of legal opinions on disputed issues related to procurement procedures and the contractual model.
• Participation in preparing clarification requests, legal assessment of customers’ responses, and providing recommendations to the tender department.
• Preparation and legal support for filing complaints and objections with the FAS (as needed): assessing prospects, formulating the legal position, and compiling evidence.
• Claims and contract management for contracts concluded following procurements: drafting claims, responses, settlement agreements, and reconciliation records.
• Support for contract and agreement amendments and termination: additional agreements, legal assessment of grounds, and risk mitigation.
• Monitoring compliance with internal document flow for tender projects: maintaining and updating templates, standard clauses, and lists of required documents.
• Interaction with internal departments to collect supporting documents and information required for participation and contract performance.
• Monitoring changes in legislation and practice related to procurement and contract work, and preparing brief legal commentaries for colleagues.

REQUIREMENTS  

• Higher legal education.
• Practical experience in legal support of tendering activities and contract work.
• Strong knowledge of procurement legislation: 44‑FZ and 223‑FZ, as well as key provisions of civil legislation governing contracts.
• Understanding of procurement procedures, bid requirements, security mechanisms, grounds for rejection, and contract conclusion and performance.
• Experience in legal review of tender documentation and draft contracts, with the ability to identify legal and commercial risks.
• Skills in drafting protocols of disagreements, additional agreements, legal opinions, claims, and business correspondence.
• Experience with bank guarantees and other forms of security (legal review of terms and risks).
• Familiarity with FAS procedures and court practice in procurement; ability to build a legal position in disputed situations.
• Confident document handling: attention to company details, deadlines, authorities, wording, annexes, and references to legal norms.
• Strong business interaction skills with internal stakeholders and counterparties: professionalism, clear argumentation, result orientation.
• Excellent written communication skills, ability to structure documents and conclusions.
• Ability to work on multiple parallel tasks while meeting deadlines.

ADVANTAGES WHEN SELECTING A CANDIDATE  

• Experience preparing complaints, objections, and legal positions for the FAS in procurement cases.
• Track record supporting contract performance under 44‑FZ and 223‑FZ from the participant’s side (supplier, contractor, service provider).
• Strong negotiation skills on contract terms and dispute resolution.
• Systematic approach to templates, checklists, and reducing legal risks in tendering work.
• Ability to quickly identify critical conditions in documentation and provide practical recommendations to the tender team.
• Experience managing multiple procedures and contracts simultaneously without compromising quality or deadlines.
• Ability to explain legal conclusions in plain language for non‑legal colleagues.

CONDITIONS  

• Schedule: 5/2, 08:30–17:00.
• Official employment in accordance with the Labor Code of the Russian Federation.
• Competitive salary.
• Corporate canteen.
• Corporate mobile phone plan.
• Choice of location: Moscow or Dubna.
• Comfortable working communication and focus on high‑quality results.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

1. Resume review and a brief phone/online interview with an HR representative.
2. Technical interview with the company’s leadership, the Head of Production, and/or the Chief Technologist (discussion of experience, tasks, and approaches to process optimization).
3. If necessary, a visit to the production site to familiarize yourself with the working conditions.

Final decision and offer terms alignment (salary discussed individually with the company’s leadership).

CONTACTS / HOW TO APPLY

• Send your resume via the application form on the website (hh.ru / rabota.ru / company website) or to the following e‑mail addresses: hr@company-etalon.com, expert@company-etalon.com, all@company-etalon.com, indicating the vacancy title “Process Engineer for Medical Device Production (Blood Glucose Test Strips)” at ETALON, Dubna.

If possible, attach a brief cover letter describing your relevant experience (medical device manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic tests, polymer materials, etc.) and your expected compensation level.

ETALON is a manufacturer of medical devices (blood glucose test strips) and is inviting a Chemical Technologist to join our production site in Dubna. This role involves optimizing technological processes, ensuring consistent product quality, and supporting production in compliance with quality system requirements for medical devices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure stable execution of the technological process for manufacturing glucose meter test strips (solution preparation, layer application, drying, cutting, and assembly).
• Develop and update technological instructions, SOPs, process flow charts, and process parameter sheets for your area.
• Analyze current process parameters (temperature, time, line speed, viscosity) and propose changes to increase yield of good product and reduce scrap.
• Participate in selecting and optimizing formulations for reagents/inks/coatings (without disclosing commercial information): test options, record results, and prepare implementation proposals.
• Investigate causes of nonconforming product (scrap, parameter deviations), initiate and develop corrective and preventive actions together with Production and Quality.
• Support the introduction of new materials, components, and technological changes: participate in pilot‑scale trials, prepare reports, and update documentation.
• Participate in process/equipment validation and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ — in general terms): prepare data, draft protocols and reports under the guidance of more experienced specialists.
• Monitor compliance with technological discipline in your area: equipment parameters, sequence of operations, and use of raw materials and components.
• Collaborate with QC/QA, the Chief Technologist’s office, and equipment engineers to promptly resolve quality and process stability issues.
• Participate in training new employees on technological instructions and site work standards.
• Maintain required records: production logs, parameter control sheets, test reports, and experimental batch reports.
• Comply with occupational health, industrial and fire safety requirements, rules for handling chemicals, and internal company regulations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Higher or secondary specialized education in a relevant field: chemistry, chemical technology, biotechnology, materials science, or related specialties.
• Practical experience as a Chemical Technologist / Process Engineer / Technologist in manufacturing (preferably pharmaceuticals, medical devices, electronics, thin coatings) of at least 3 years.
• Understanding of technological processes for medical device production or similar high‑precision products (multilayer coatings, reagent application, drying, cutting).
• Hands‑on skills with laboratory and production equipment: mixers, thermostats, drying chambers, dosing/application equipment, etc.
• Ability to read and develop process flow diagrams, instructions, routing sheets, and test protocols.
• Basic knowledge of quality management system requirements (e.g., for pharmaceuticals/medical devices/ISO) and readiness to work according to regulated procedures.
• Proficiency with standard office software (Excel, Word, email) for reporting and data analysis.
• Accuracy and attention to detail: ability to work with small parameter deviations and document them.
• Systematic thinking and ability to work with root causes of problems (scrap analysis, identifying sources of deviations).
• Readiness for on‑site work at the production facility in Dubna, adhering to cleanliness and quality discipline rules.
• Workplace equipped with all necessary tools for laboratory‑technological and production activities.

UNDERSTANDING OF PRINCIPLES

• Structure and maintenance of technological documentation;
• Work according to production regulations and instructions;
• Interaction with Quality and Production departments;
• Skills in operating production and/or laboratory equipment applicable to test strip manufacturing (coating application, dosing, drying, cutting, packaging, measurement and control equipment);
• Readiness to regularly work in the production area, support shop‑floor operations, and interact with line supervisors and operators.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Analytical mindset and ability to work with data;
• Ability to build constructive interactions with colleagues;
• Initiative in improving processes and the drive to see improvements through to completion;
• Accountability for decisions made and for proposed optimization solutions.

CONDITIONS

• Employment in accordance with the Labor Code of the Russian Federation: official contract, compliance with all guarantees and standards.
• Work schedule: five‑day workweek (5/2), 8:30–17:00.
• Competitive salary.
• Work in a stable, actively growing company, ETALON, which successfully occupies the medical device manufacturing niche and invests in technology modernization.
• Location: Dubna, Moscow Region.

ADVANTAGES

• Direct experience in manufacturing test strips, glucose meters, diagnostic test systems, or similar medical devices.
• Knowledge of requirements and basic principles of quality systems for medical devices (e.g., ISO 9001/13485) or GMP‑like approaches.
• Experience participating in projects to reduce scrap, increase yield, and optimize process parameters.
• Basic statistical data analysis skills for quality and process stability (processing production statistics, working with trends, understanding variability).
• Experience with equipment for applying thin layers, drying, and cutting materials (conveyor lines, drying modules, etc.).

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

1. Resume review and a brief phone/online interview with an HR representative.
2. Technical interview with the company’s leadership, the Head of Production, and/or the Chief Technologist (discussion of experience, tasks, and approaches to process optimization).
3. If necessary, a visit to the production site to familiarize yourself with the working conditions.

Final decision and offer terms alignment (salary discussed individually with the company’s leadership).

CONTACTS

• Send your resume via the application form on the website (hh.ru / rabota.ru / company website) or to the following e‑mail addresses: hr@company-etalon.com, expert@company-etalon.com, all@company-etalon.com, indicating the vacancy title “Process Engineer for Medical Device Production (Blood Glucose Test Strips)” at ETALON, Dubna.

If possible, attach a brief cover letter describing your relevant experience (medical device manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic tests, polymer materials, etc.) and your expected compensation level.