Medical Device Lab Technician (Part-Time, Flexible)

Planet Pharma; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a detail-oriented Lab Technician to support preclinical and benchtop testing for a medical device. You will handle tissue preparation and histology, run acoustic measurements, and record data in GDP-compliant workflows.

The role requires at least 2 years of lab experience, comfort with ex vivo tissue, and strong attention to detail. This is an on-site, part-time position with potential for additional hours based on need.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biomedical engineering, physics or related field, or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience.
• Experience with tissue preparation, cryosectioning or histology techniques.
• Familiarity with general test equipment and instrumentation, including oscilloscopes, pulsers/receivers, and data acquisition hardware/software.
• Experience with GDP, and with GLP or a regulated medical device environment (ISO 13485) is a plus.
• Comfortable working with ex vivo animal tissue.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures, and to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, condition and process ex vivo tissue samples according to work instructions.
• Perform treatments on tissue samples and routine histology procedures.
• Section tissue using a cryostat and acquire images using microscopy or slide scanning systems.
• Set up and perform routine acoustic characterization and measurements on ultrasound transducers using hydrophone-based test systems.
• Manage, organize, and maintain raw data collected from acoustic measurement systems.
• Execute test protocols and record data accurately and in real time following GDP.
• Document deviations and elevate issues promptly.
• Perform routine checks of equipment calibration and maintenance status before use.
• Maintain lab supplies, sample inventory and a clean, organized work environment.
• Collaborate with engineers to support testing and improve lab processes.

Skills

Tissue preparation

Histology techniques

GDP/GLP awareness

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, biomedical engineering, physics or related field

Tools

Cryostat

Microscopy

Slide scanners

Oscilloscopes

Pulsers/receivers

Data acquisition hardware/software

Job description

Planet Pharma is seeking a detail-oriented Lab Technician to support preclinical and benchtop testing for a medical device. You will handle tissue preparation and histology, run acoustic measurements, and record data in GDP-compliant workflows.

The role requires at least 2 years of lab experience, comfort with ex vivo tissue, and strong attention to detail. This is an on-site, part-time position with potential for additional hours based on need.