Laboratory Technician-1

591x Varian Medical Systems, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick and safe time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers seeks an R&D Lab Technician to join the Interventional Oncology development team. You will assist with prototype development, benchtop testing, and data analysis for microsphere devices, ensuring quality and feasibility for regulatory workflows.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on mechanical skills, CAD experience, and familiarity with rapid prototyping and test methods, supporting design decisions for implantable therapies.

Qualifications

• Associate or 4-year degree preferred in Mechanical/Biomedical/Engineering tech.
• 2+ years of laboratory experience, preferably in a medical device or regulated industry.
• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience assembling and evaluating mechanical, fluidic, or electromechanical systems preferred.
• Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience with rapid prototyping methods including 3D printing, machining, laser cutting, or fixture fabrication preferred.
• Knowledge of lab and engineering test methods; regulatory awareness preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot prototype devices, test fixtures, and lab equipment.
• Design, build, and modify benchtop test setups to evaluate device performance.
• Support product development through prototype assembly, testing, data collection, and design iteration.
• Conduct performance characterization and verification testing of prototype systems and components.
• Assist in root cause investigations through hands-on troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Maintain prototype inventory, engineering hardware, tooling, and test fixtures.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop benchtop experiments and studies.
• Operate lab equipment, observe, collect data, and document findings.
• Characterize microsphere-based devices for mechanical and performance properties.
• Perform quality assurance testing to ensure conformance to specifications.

Skills

Lab experience

Mechanical aptitude

Prototype testing

CAD SolidWorks

3D printing

Measurement tools

Education

Associate or 4-year degree

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

3D printing equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions. Siemens Healthineers is seeking an R&D Lab Technician to join our Interventional Oncology (IO) development team. The individual will be a member of our growing embolics team that is focused on treating cancers by delivery internal chemical/radiation therapy and occluding the blood supply to tumors. The individual would contribute by assisting with testing, analysis, process development, equipment management, and lab management related to new and existing microsphere products. The role will also support prototype development, device assembly, benchtop testing, fixture development, and engineering evaluation activities for product development programs. The ideal candidate would be a self-driven individual with a passion for implantable therapies and a desire to work on products that change people’s lives.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot prototype devices, test fixtures, and laboratory equipment.
• Design, build, and modify benchtop test setups to evaluate device performance and functionality.
• Support product development through prototype assembly, testing, data collection, and design iteration.
• Conduct performance characterization and verification testing of prototype systems and device components.
• Assist in root cause investigations through hands‑on troubleshooting, prototype testing, and failure analysis.
• Maintain prototype inventory, engineering hardware, tooling, and test fixtures.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop and execute benchtop experiments and engineering studies.
• Apply basic scientific principles and laboratory procedures to test method execution.
• Operate laboratory and engineering test equipment, make observations, collect data, analyze results, and document findings.
• Characterize microsphere‑based devices and prototype systems for mechanical, functional, and performance‑related properties.
• Quality assurance testing of implantable devices to ensure conformance to design specifications.
• Plan and conduct R&D activities to define and develop implantable microsphere devices, including test execution and basic research.
• Assist in development, assembly, and evaluation of prototype devices and systems to demonstrate technical feasibility and support design decisions.
• Assist in new product development projects and cost‑reduction design activities.
• Write technical documentation including process descriptions and test methods.
• Manage laboratory equipment, tools, and materials.
• Manage installation of new laboratory equipment with vendors and through Varian quality requirements.
• Contribute to and maintain FDA compliant Design History Files (DHF).
• Execute process improvements as they relate to quality system compliance with FDA 510(k), QSR and ISO 13485.
• Participate in complaint investigations, and failure analysis of products.
• Provide root cause analysis support and drive the implementation of corrective action for process‑related issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Associate or 4-year degree preferred in Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of laboratory experience with preference for experience in medical device or other regulated industry.
• Strong hands‑on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience assembling and evaluating mechanical, fluidic, or electromechanical systems preferred.
• Experience building and maintaining prototype devices, fixtures, or experimental test setups preferred.
• Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience with rapid prototyping methods including 3D printing, machining, laser cutting, or fixture fabrication preferred.
• Experience using engineering measurement equipment such as calipers, pressure gauges, flow measurement devices, force gauges, and similar instrumentation preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of e ducation and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of laboratory and engineering test methods, including mechanical testing, flow testing, microscopy, and prototype performance evaluation is preferred.
• Familiarity with the medical device Regulatory (FDA & MDD) and Quality (QSR & ISO 13485) issues or similarly regulated industry is preferred.
• Experience working within a company’s Quality System is preferred.
• Experience in the development of regulated medical devices or combination products is preferred.
• Experience with design verification & validation is preferred.
• Able to define and develop test procedures and to perform design verification.
• Assist with experiments, equipment management, and testing for embolics products.

Who we are:

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries.

As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing.

Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision‑making and treatment pathways.

How we work:

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas.

We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. To find out more about Siemens Healthineers businesses, please visit our company page here.

The base pay range for this position is: $56,550 - $77,759 Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long-term and short-term disability insurance
• paid parking/public transportation
• paid time off
• paid sick and safe time

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

E O is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

Export Control: “A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law.” “It is Siemens Healthineers’ policy to comply fully and completely with all United States export control laws and regulations, including those implemented by the Department of Commerce through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), by the Department of State through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and by the Treasury Department through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions regulations.”

We are a team of 72,000 highly dedicated employees across more than 70 countries passionately pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare to help improve people’s lives around the world. As a leader in the industry, we aspire to create better outcomes and experiences for patients no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio, spanning from in‑vitro and in‑vivo diagnostics to image‑guided therapy and innovative cancer care, is crucial for clinical decision‑making and treatment pathways. Our culture: We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.