R&D Lab Technician

Katalyst CRO; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO in Durham, NC seeks an Imaging Lab Technician to operate industrial CT scanners and imaging equipment within the Digital Engineering - CT & Imaging team, contributing to next‑generation medical product development.

You will perform basic imaging data post-processing and document analysis findings to support lab and product-development activities, while following safety and quality standards. Prior lab experience and proficiency with imaging software are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Science or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/PowerPoint/Excel).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial CT scanners and complementary imaging technologies.
• Assist imaging acquisition, analysis, and data processing.
• Perform basic post-processing of CT data using imaging software.
• Document results and prepare technical reports.
• Follow work instructions, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Support lab, engineering, and product-development projects.
• Create, modify, and assemble custom fixtures for scans using hand tools.
• Participate in continuous improvement of lab processes.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal沟通 skills

Independent and team worker

Positive attitude and willingness to学习

Education

Associate's degree in Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Imaging Lab Technician to join the Digital Engineering - CT & Imaging team in Durham, NC. This role offers an opportunity to support the development of next-generation medical products and enhancements to the existing product portfolio. The technician will operate an industrial Computed Tomography (CT) scanner and other imaging equipment, perform basic imaging data post-processing, document analysis findings, and support laboratory and product-development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with operating industrial CT scanners and complementary imaging technologies.
• Support imaging acquisition, analysis, and data-processing activities.
• Perform basic post-processing of CT and other imaging data using Volume Graphics, Geo magic, Mimics, or equivalent software.
• Assist with documenting results and preparing technical reports.
• Follow established work instructions, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities related to laboratory processes and operations.
• Support laboratory, engineering, and product-development projects as assigned.
• Use precision hand tools and light fabrication equipment to create, modify, and assemble custom fixtures for scans.

Required Qualifications

• Work with tools such as utility knives, precision blades, small electric drills, rotary tools/Dremel, and measuring equipment such as calipers.
• Associate's degree in Science or a related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new technologies and processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating precision imaging, laboratory, or industrial equipment.
• Experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, engineering, or prototype development environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CAD software or digital model review tools.
• Technical education, certifications, or relevant experience in imaging, manufacturing, engineering, or laboratory operations.