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Physical Demands and Working Conditions: • Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time.\nMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs.\nRegularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination.\nOccasionally moves/positions objects up to 50 pounds.\nAbility to remain in a stationary position for 40% of the time.\nFrequently positions self to perform tasks and positions objects below, at, and above shoulder level.\nRegularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at, and above shoulder level.\nMust be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.\nMust be able to exchange accurate information.\nOperates in a professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing environment.\nConstantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.\nAbility to observe documents and details at close range, within a few feet of the observer.\nDedication to safety to mitigate hazards, including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat.\nNoise level in the work environment is usually average.\nGlobally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.\nMKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. 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