Thought this was a great article and wanted to share:
Laugh It Off - When the going gets serious, the serious get goofy
by by Diane G. Kulisek
Health benefitsMany studies and articles have been published about the benefits of laughter and humor when managing people or projects, or when trying to overcome the potentially destructive impacts of stress. One such article revealed that laughter reduces the level of anxiety-related hormones (such as epinephrine/adrenaline and cortisol), while increasing the levels of health-enhancing hormones like endorphins and neurotransmitters.1 Laughter provides an emotionally cleansing release and a physical workout for your lungs, diaphragm and abdominal muscles, along with the tension relief associated with tightening and then relaxing your neck and shoulder muscles.
The same report indicates that laughter distracts us from the negative feelings associated with stress (dread, guilt, helplessness) and helps us improve our perspectives so failures and problems can be viewed more as challenges and opportunities. Not only that, laughter is a bonding experience. You can increase your social support network through group laughter. Laughter is also, thankfully, very contagious.
Contrary to the somewhat dour image quality practitioners sometimes seem to portray, I believe a bunch of us actually have quite a bit of fun doing the serious work we do and, accordingly, we laugh a lot. I admit it is a survival tactic, but all things considered, it seems to work pretty well.
To test my theory somewhat superficially, I asked an incisive question about tough situations to bring out the humor of quality practitioners within my LinkedIn network.2
I asked, "What is your favorite analogy to express how difficult a task is? Within a day, I had nearly 100 answers from workplace humorists all over the globe.
A Pareto chart of the results might have been interesting because there were duplications, but I decided sharing the responses with you sorted by category of applicability would be more fun and, possibly, more practical. So, take a look.
I can confidently sum up this Career Corner column by saying, yes, quality practitioners can (and do) get goofy. Still, if you feel as though you might be among the laughter-challenged, there is help available, such as www.laughteryoga.org and www.worldlaughtertour.com
In closing, I will leave you with this classic quote about laughter from Ralph Waldo Emerson: "To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children ... to leave the world a better place ... to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded."4
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Job Openings - Updated Every Week
Below you will find some great opportunities currently under the Medical Device umbrella.Please understand that this is only a small list. For additional information or consideration please forward a Word Document to sschantz@prestigescientific.com
2822 Quality Manager, well established Medical Device Manufacturer located on the North side of town is currently looking for a Quality Manager to lead the overall Quality Department consisting of Quality System Management, Audits and overall Product Release.
2628 Quality Engineer - well established Medical Device Manufacturer located on the Northern Side of town is currently looking for a Quality Engineer with 3-5 years of experience within Medical Devices. Person will be responsible for Quality Engineering, Systems maintenance, validations and field assurance.
2819 Regulatory Specialist - Well established Medical Device Manufacturer is currently looking for a Jr Regulatory Affairs specialist to join their small family. Ideally they want someone with 1-2 yrs of experience with knowledge of 510K's
2827 Director of Marketing - established Medical Device Manufacturer is currently looking for a seasoned Marketing Director who has experience in MarCom and successful product launches within the Medical Device vertical market.
2845 Quality Engineer - Located in NJ. A world reknowned Medical Device Manfacturer located in NJ is gorwing at a tremendous pace and because of this they are looking to grow their Quality Department from either the ground up or top down. Having 5 openings, they are looking for people 2yrs+ that has experience in a Medical Device Manufacturing plant as well a BS. Relocation assistance is offered for the right candidate.
2753 Process Engineer - Boston Based Medical Device Manufacturer of capital equipment is currently looking for a Senior Process engineer to join their team.* 5 years of Engineering experience* 1-3 years experience in fabrication of silicone wafers mechanical process* BS/MS in Engineering
2849 Regulatory Specialist/Associate - North Shore based Medical Device Manufacturer is currently looking for both a Sr and Jr level individual, anywhere from 2-5 yrs of exp. Individuals must have experience with 510K's. It is a well established department where individuals can both grow and contribute.
2853 Sr Quality Engineer - small Medical Device startup located in the Metro West part of the state is currently looking to add the 2nd person to their Quality Team. Need someone very strong in Quality Systems and knows the "execution" part of the business. Minimally 5 yrs of experience within Medical Devices.
2865 Systems Engineer - well established Medical Device Manufacturer of Class I Medical Devices in currently looking for a Systems Engineer to direct the implementation of projects related to their product lines. Will work crossfunctionally with R&D dealng with product modifications/changes. Minimum of 7 years experience within Medical Devices and a BS/MS in Engineering and or Science.
2768 Director of RA/CA - rapidly growing Medical Device Manufacturer of Class II / III Devices is currently looking for a Director to oversee a department of 5. Reporting to the VP, you will be responsible for 510K / PMA submissions as well as US Based Clinical Trials. Individuals must be multi-faceted and be willing to wear many hat. Position is located in MD. Relo available for the right person.
2883 Supplier Quality Engineer - Medical Device Manufacturer with multiple plants throughout the US is currently looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer for their Metro West facility. Individuals must be proficient with GR&R, GD&T as well as customer audits. Applicants must have 3+ years of Medical Device Quality Experience.
2886 Director of Engineering - Capital Equipment Medical Device Manufacturer is currently searching for a Director of Engineering (R&D) to oversee a healthy department consisting of Managers and Engineers. Individual will be responsible for sustaining current product lines as well as New Product Development.
2917 SW Quality Engineer - Smaller Medical Device company located on the South Shore is currently looking for a SW Quality Engineer to perform s/w verification and validation activities as well as support Corrective / Preventive Actions.
2910 Manufacturing Manager - One of the top 25 Medical Device Manufacturers in Boston is currently looking for a Manufacturing Manager to directs and coordinates the manufacture, through subordinate supervision, of company products to achieve consumer satisfaction. Organizational goals of accomplishing these ends include, but are not limited to, employee safety and development, schedule reliability, product quality, budget administration, employee relationships and conformance to all related regulations applicable to medical device production.
2900 Manufacturing Engineer - Medical Device startup that does their own manufacturing and assembly is currently looking to add a Sr Manufacturing individual to oversee tecnicians and provide diversified Technical and Engineering support to Production Team in the development, analysis, and maintenance of processes, products, or equipment
For interest in these or other exciting opportunities within Medical Devices feel free to contact me at sschantz@prestigescientific.com
Sick of having your resume get lost in a job@xyzcompany.com database. Call me first. We have many contacts throughout the industry and will give you the best representation.
2822 Quality Manager, well established Medical Device Manufacturer located on the North side of town is currently looking for a Quality Manager to lead the overall Quality Department consisting of Quality System Management, Audits and overall Product Release.
2628 Quality Engineer - well established Medical Device Manufacturer located on the Northern Side of town is currently looking for a Quality Engineer with 3-5 years of experience within Medical Devices. Person will be responsible for Quality Engineering, Systems maintenance, validations and field assurance.
2819 Regulatory Specialist - Well established Medical Device Manufacturer is currently looking for a Jr Regulatory Affairs specialist to join their small family. Ideally they want someone with 1-2 yrs of experience with knowledge of 510K's
2827 Director of Marketing - established Medical Device Manufacturer is currently looking for a seasoned Marketing Director who has experience in MarCom and successful product launches within the Medical Device vertical market.
2845 Quality Engineer - Located in NJ. A world reknowned Medical Device Manfacturer located in NJ is gorwing at a tremendous pace and because of this they are looking to grow their Quality Department from either the ground up or top down. Having 5 openings, they are looking for people 2yrs+ that has experience in a Medical Device Manufacturing plant as well a BS. Relocation assistance is offered for the right candidate.
2753 Process Engineer - Boston Based Medical Device Manufacturer of capital equipment is currently looking for a Senior Process engineer to join their team.* 5 years of Engineering experience* 1-3 years experience in fabrication of silicone wafers mechanical process* BS/MS in Engineering
2849 Regulatory Specialist/Associate - North Shore based Medical Device Manufacturer is currently looking for both a Sr and Jr level individual, anywhere from 2-5 yrs of exp. Individuals must have experience with 510K's. It is a well established department where individuals can both grow and contribute.
2853 Sr Quality Engineer - small Medical Device startup located in the Metro West part of the state is currently looking to add the 2nd person to their Quality Team. Need someone very strong in Quality Systems and knows the "execution" part of the business. Minimally 5 yrs of experience within Medical Devices.
2865 Systems Engineer - well established Medical Device Manufacturer of Class I Medical Devices in currently looking for a Systems Engineer to direct the implementation of projects related to their product lines. Will work crossfunctionally with R&D dealng with product modifications/changes. Minimum of 7 years experience within Medical Devices and a BS/MS in Engineering and or Science.
2768 Director of RA/CA - rapidly growing Medical Device Manufacturer of Class II / III Devices is currently looking for a Director to oversee a department of 5. Reporting to the VP, you will be responsible for 510K / PMA submissions as well as US Based Clinical Trials. Individuals must be multi-faceted and be willing to wear many hat. Position is located in MD. Relo available for the right person.
2883 Supplier Quality Engineer - Medical Device Manufacturer with multiple plants throughout the US is currently looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer for their Metro West facility. Individuals must be proficient with GR&R, GD&T as well as customer audits. Applicants must have 3+ years of Medical Device Quality Experience.
2886 Director of Engineering - Capital Equipment Medical Device Manufacturer is currently searching for a Director of Engineering (R&D) to oversee a healthy department consisting of Managers and Engineers. Individual will be responsible for sustaining current product lines as well as New Product Development.
2917 SW Quality Engineer - Smaller Medical Device company located on the South Shore is currently looking for a SW Quality Engineer to perform s/w verification and validation activities as well as support Corrective / Preventive Actions.
2910 Manufacturing Manager - One of the top 25 Medical Device Manufacturers in Boston is currently looking for a Manufacturing Manager to directs and coordinates the manufacture, through subordinate supervision, of company products to achieve consumer satisfaction. Organizational goals of accomplishing these ends include, but are not limited to, employee safety and development, schedule reliability, product quality, budget administration, employee relationships and conformance to all related regulations applicable to medical device production.
2900 Manufacturing Engineer - Medical Device startup that does their own manufacturing and assembly is currently looking to add a Sr Manufacturing individual to oversee tecnicians and provide diversified Technical and Engineering support to Production Team in the development, analysis, and maintenance of processes, products, or equipment
For interest in these or other exciting opportunities within Medical Devices feel free to contact me at sschantz@prestigescientific.com
Sick of having your resume get lost in a job@xyzcompany.com database. Call me first. We have many contacts throughout the industry and will give you the best representation.
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