Test Technician

Platform Recruitment; Duxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment is seeking a Test Technician for our Duxford site to join a medical device testing team. You will conduct hands-on testing, record data and ensure quality standards are met, working closely with engineers and researchers.

The role offers the chance to develop practical lab skills within a regulated medical devices environment, with emphasis on accuracy, safety and teamwork on multidisciplinary projects.

Qualifications

• Proven laboratory testing experience.
• Experience with Health & Safety procedures.
• Ability to generate and record test data accurately.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support testing activities across projects.
• Carry out mechanical and functional testing of devices.
• Record results in line with QA requirements.
• Follow SOPs, protocols and work instructions.
• Handle hazardous chemicals and formulations safely where required.

Skills

Lab testing

Health & Safety

Test data recording

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Test Technician | Duxford | £25,000 - £30,000 DOE

About the Company

We are working with an innovative medical device consultancy specialising in the development, testing and validation of medical and drug delivery devices. The business works with a range of clients to support products throughout the development lifecycle, from early-stage research and development through to formal design verification, validation and post-market investigations.

The Role

As a Test Technician, you will work within multidisciplinary project teams, supporting a wide variety of testing activities across medical and drug delivery devices. Reporting to the Head of Device Testing, you will be a key user of the company's laboratories and workshops, carrying out practical, hands‑on testing with a high level of attention to detail. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with laboratory or testing experience who enjoys practical work and is keen to develop your technical skills within the medical device industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project teams in delivering testing activities and project milestones.
• Carry out hands‑on testing across projects ranging from early-stage R&D through to formal design verification and post-market investigations.
• Conduct mechanical and functional testing of medical and drug delivery devices.
• Perform environmental stress conditioning, detailed visual inspections and measurements of physical dimensions, weight and force.
• Generate accurate test data and record results in accordance with project and quality requirements.
• Follow test methods, protocols, SOPs and Work Instructions.
• Safely handle hazardous chemicals and pharmaceutical formulations where required.

About You

• Previous experience successfully conducting laboratory testing.
• Experience working in accordance with Health & Safety procedures.
• Experience creating test data and accurately recording results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

What's on Offer?

This is a great opportunity to join a growing medical technology business where you will gain exposure to a broad range of medical and drug delivery devices, testing methodologies and regulated product development projects. You will work alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists while developing your testing expertise in a hands‑on, laboratory-based environment