3 Key Consulting, Inc.

Human Factors Engineer - Instructions Design (JP12090)

3 Key Consulting, Inc.  •  Thousand Oaks, CA (Onsite)  •  17 days ago
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Job Description

Job Title:  Human Factors Engineer, Instructions Design (JP12090)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA.  91320
Business Unit: Human Factors & Usability Groupe
Employment Type:  Contract
Duration: 1+ years (with possible extensions)
Rate Market Rate
Posting Date: 12/15/2023
Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply. 

3 Key Consulting is recruiting an Human Factors Engineer for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biotechnology company.


Supports the Instruction Design and Human Factors Engineering/Usability Engineering (HFE) teams to create instruction materials, including Instructions for Use (IFUs), used to instruct laypersons in the proper use of combination products/drug delivery devices. IFU creation includes: creating content, layout, and line-art illustrations; developing both low (simple sketch) and high-fidelity digital samples of instructional materials intended for print; supporting usability studies with quick design turn-arounds during iterative studies; balancing design thinking with regulatory requirements while developing instructional materials; and working closely with other members (FTE and EW) in the instruction design group (6-8 people).

Top Must Have Skill Sets:
• Minimum 5-10 years of instruction design experience including IFUs, including strong proficiency in rapid sketch illustration, digital line-art illustration (ex., hands holding devices), and image editing. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Medical, healthcare, medical devices and/or pharmaceuticals background
• Must be punctual, reliable, flexible, and excellent at balancing multiple detail-oriented projects

Day to Day Responsibilities:
• Creates and updates IFU content and graphics (layout and illustrations) for new and existing medical device/combination products to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations, industry standards, and Company requirements
• Collaborates with internal partners to develop production-level instructional materials to support product use
• Produces low (quick sketch) to high (refined digital files) fidelity prototypes of IFUs for design review during evolution
• Uses hand prototyping and assembly methods (printing, trimming, folding, binding, construction) to build models of IFUs, cartons, and other leaflets for use in HFE usability studies. Organizes and packs materials for shipping to usability studies
• Quickly transitions design explorations of multiple concepts/solutions to refining single design solutions
• Provides expertise and guidance in the content generation, illustrations, layout, and formatting of early stage IFUs
• Works under the supervision of Sr Instruction Designers in department
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams (including Human Factors, Device Engineering, Marketing Labeling, Clinical, Legal and Regulatory Affairs) to define instruction requirements
• Troubleshoots relatively complex problems

Basic Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Why is the Position Open?
Supplement additional workload on team

Red Flags:
• Only academic experience
• Past experience exclusively in marketing, branding, logos, websites without any experience designing instructions for regulated products
• Text-based instructions only (ex., SOP development without illustrations and layout, personnel training manuals)

Interview Process:
One phone and one virtual panel interview.
Interview Process: To be considered, candidates must supply a design portfolio for review

We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to  resumes@3keyconsulting.com  If you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.
3 Key Consulting, Inc.

About 3 Key Consulting, Inc.

3Key Consulting specializes in the rapid recruitment and placement of business and IT professional within the life sciences and healthcare industries. With 12 years of experience, 3Key has established a vast network of industry professionals and forged strong partnerships/alliances with key academic institutions across the country to continually develop our business professional and niche skill pipeline.

3KC offers a full suite of staffing solutions including PEO and compliance services. 3KC has several technology and industry domain practices including competencies in business intelligence, healthcare and life sciences.

People, process, and technology are 3 key areas of focus that we carefully examine individually and jointly, in order to deliver on our client's 3 key areas of focus - better, faster and cost effective BI and staffing solutions.

MISSION:

To create a better work experience for our customers, partners and employees through exceptional dedication and performance.

• We make hiring easier

• We build strong teams

• We bring about positive outcomes

VISION:

3 Key Consulting’s responsibility is to continually improve the manner and efficiency in which human resources and businesses are brought together to create value. Our vision is to put programs into action that improve market efficiencies while helping businesses and people be more productive.

Industry
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Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Simi Valley, CA
Year Founded
2009
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