Biomedical Device Design Research Assistant

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI); Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) is seeking an Research Assistant in the Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine. The role focuses on leading technical input into catheter-based delivery device design and engineering, translating clinical requirements into specifications, CAD modelling, and material selection.

The post involves bench testing, rapid prototyping, simulated-use evaluations with clinical collaborators, and maintaining design documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Device Design or closely related discipline.
• 1–3 years' relevant research and/or industry experience in medical device design, development or engineering.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks/Fusion 360) and 3D modelling.
• Practical experience with rapid prototyping including 3D printing and hands-on device assembly.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical input into device design and engineering, translating clinical requirements into engineering specifications, CAD modelling, and material selection.
• Support detailed design and modelling work, including structural/mechanical assessment and test rig design.
• Fabricate functional prototypes using rapid manufacturing methods (e.g. extrusion of tubing, 3D-printed components, manual assembly).
• Execute bench testing of prototypes, including deliverability, insertion force, positioning accuracy, and flow/pressure performance assessments.
• Coordinate and support simulated-use evaluations with clinical collaborators, gathering structured usability feedback.
• Support at least one full design iteration cycle, documenting verification against requirements.
• Assist with market, competitor and stakeholder analysis, including literature review and coordination of expert engagement.
• Maintain project documentation including a Design History File, risk files and design traceability records.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

3D modelling

Bench testing

Independent work

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

3D printing

Job description

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) is seeking an Research Assistant in the Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine. The role focuses on leading technical input into catheter-based delivery device design and engineering, translating clinical requirements into specifications, CAD modelling, and material selection.

The post involves bench testing, rapid prototyping, simulated-use evaluations with clinical collaborators, and maintaining design documentation.