Ocular Health R&D Engineer

Biopharma-Consulting-Jad-Group; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Biopharma-Consulting-Jad-Group is seeking a hands-on laboratory tester to perform standardized tests, collect data, and ensure accuracy and compliance with SOPs. You will document experiments, draft protocols, and support device packaging development for ophthalmic products.

Collaboration with engineers and adherence to QS requirements are essential for timely project delivery. The role requires a degree with related experience, English fluency, and the ability to work 40 hours per week in a lab

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with related experience; Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Hands-on testing proficiency and ability to follow SOPs.
• Experience reading/writing in English and documenting tests clearly.
• Familiarity with equipment validation (IQ/OQ) and data analysis.
• Ability to draft protocols, reports and standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform standardized tests per SOP and methods.
• Maintain accurate data collection and equipment use.
• Analyze results, identify trends and summarize findings.
• Document experiments in lab notebooks and prepare technical docs.
• Draft test protocols and reports, route SOPs as required.
• Support design and development of packaging/devices for ophthalmic pharma products.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve test methods and performance.
• Contribute to CAPA inputs and investigate test failures as needed.
• Perform tasks under supervision and adhere to QS requirements.
• Ensure compliance within timelines and maintain quality systems.

Skills

Hands-on testing

SOP testing

Protocols and data collection

Data analysis

Technical documentation

Root cause analysis

Investigation support

Engineering collaboration

Packaging/device development support

General lab operations

Design of experiments guidance

Documentation of experiments

SOP drafting and routing

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Lab equipment setup and upkeep

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent + 2 years of related experience; Mechanical Engineering preferred

Years of experience: 2+ with Bachelor’s; or 0 with Master’s

English reading/writing fluency

Tools

IQ/OQ equipment validation

Laboratory notebooks and technical writing

Job description

• Hands-on and Technical Testing Competency o Ability to perform standardized tests per SOP and test methods.


• Understands protocols, data collection, and proper use of lab equipment. o Focused on accuracy, repeatability, and compliance o Perform equipment validation (IQ/OQ, etc.)


• Data Analysis & Documentation o Capable of analyzing test results, identifying trends or failures, and summarizing findings clearly.


• Writes structured test protocol, reports and maintains documentation aligned with quality and regulatory requirements


• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis


• Can identify potential issues in performance and support investigations (e.g., basic CAPA input, troubleshooting test failures).


• Collaborates with engineers to improve designs, performance or test methods based on results.


• Supports in the designs and development of a wide variety of packaging and/or device used for the protection, display, handling, and delivery of ophthalmic pharma products.


• Performs assigned tasks under general supervision in support of approved projects.


• Executes engineering studies, conduct testing and data analysis under direction of senior OH team members. Receives technical guidance from senior OH staff on the design of experiments.


• Applies general technical skills to complete assigned work and solves routine problems of limited scope.


• Thoroughly and clearly documents experiments in laboratory notebook and assists in preparation of technical documents.


• Drafts protocol and reports to document related activities


• Drafts and routes standard operating procedures as required


• Drives effective actions for compliance within the agreed timelines


• Ensures continual quality system compliance by adherence to established and evolving QS requirements.


• Communicates and collaborates with colleagues and with supervisors.


• General use, set-up and upkeep of laboratory, including equipment/instrumentation

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent + 2 years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+6yrs; M.S.+0 yrs), Mechanical Engineering major is desired


• Years of experience: 2+ years of directly related experience with a Bachelor's degree, or +0 years of experience with a Master's degree


• The ability fluently read, write and communicate in English.


• Hands-on Technical Testing Competency


• Equipment Validation Experience (IQ/OQ)


• Technical Documentation, Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis

• Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday.


• Contract position with posible extension