PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Develops applications and perform system administration & maintenance for quality system and manufacturing related IT systems. Responsible for analyses, programming and support of applications software including design, development, maintenance, testing, upgrading and user support.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Analyzes, modifies and creates computer program code according from user requests to update and implement Quality Systems requirements.
- Develops project plans, write new source code, conduct code walk-throughs, code testing, preparing detailed design documents, verifying and validating the end products, and providing project status summary reports.
- Maintenance of legacy data to allow tracking, analysis, and research.
- Implementation of audit trails and assignable security shall be part of the systems upgrade.
- Development of interfaces to other applications may be required.
- Remains up to date with system compliances and allow continued evolution as QS requirements change.
- Applies current technology to solve technical problems and ensure system performance is optimized.
- May provide assistance to junior level staff with more complex tasks that require a higher level of understanding of functions.
- May escalate issues to supervisor/manager for resolution, as deemed necessary.
- Mentor other staff as applicable.
- Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
- Assist with various projects as assigned by a direct supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
- The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Occasionally lifts, carries, pushes, or pulls lightweight materials.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's Degree required; Advanced Degree desirable
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- 5 - 8 years' related experience; or a Master's degree with 3 years' experience; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent directly related work experience.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong understanding of software design methodologies
ADDENDUM:
IT/ Programmer focus
- Experience with dBase III/IV, FoxPro 2.6 for Windows, Visual FoxPro, Oracle, SQL Server, Novel, Windows, HTML, UNIX,SAP, Lotus Notes, and Service Plus preferred
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors