Medical Device Test Technician II - On-Site Lab Specialist

Planet Pharma; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a Laboratory Test Technician to perform mechanical, electrical, and visual tests on electrophysiology catheters and dilators at our Plymouth, MN site. The role requires following detailed instructions, maintaining documentation, and communicating findings to engineers.

On-site, safety protocols must be followed, with most work spent in the lab. The position emphasizes accuracy, time management, and independent work in a fast-paced medical device environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and 2–4 years medical device experience required.
• High School with 6+ years experience acceptable.
• BS degree with 1–2 years experience acceptable.
• Familiarity with medical device testing or product assembly preferred.
• Experience with medical devices, catheter is preferable.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical, conditioning, length, OD, and visual tests on catheters.
• Follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Maintain accurate documentation using good documentation practices.
• Communicate clearly with engineers regarding test results and observations.
• Adhere to safety protocols and use appropriate safety equipment.
• Utilize lab tools and equipment including calipers, MTS, multimeters, digital thermometers, force gauges, Cognex, LabView, and hand tools.
• Maintain a work balance of approximately 85% lab time and 15% desk time (100% on-site).

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Documentation drafting

Medical device testing

Education

Associates degree or equivalent + 2-4 years medical device experience

High School + 6 years experience

BS degree + 1-2 years experience

Tools

Calipers

MTS

Multimeters

Digital thermometers

Force gauges

Cognex

LabVIEW

Hand tools

Job description

Planet Pharma is seeking a Laboratory Test Technician to perform mechanical, electrical, and visual tests on electrophysiology catheters and dilators at our Plymouth, MN site. The role requires following detailed instructions, maintaining documentation, and communicating findings to engineers.

On-site, safety protocols must be followed, with most work spent in the lab. The position emphasizes accuracy, time management, and independent work in a fast-paced medical device environment.