R&D Lab Technician — Medical Devices, Mechanical Testing

Vantive; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (20-35 days)

On-site work 3 days/week

Job summary

Vantive is seeking a skilled engineer to join our lab team as a Laboratory Technician, focusing on mechanical testing and material characterization. You will conduct experiments, analyze results, and document findings in a fast-paced medical device environment.

The role requires a high level of accuracy, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision. On-site collaboration is essential to our process and product development efforts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree in applied science or technology preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in medical devices.
• Working knowledge of FDA Design Controls and ISO 13485.
• Experience preferred with disposables R&D and/or disposables manufacturing.
• Experience preferred with plastics processing and secondary operations (e.g.: extrusion, injection molding, solvent bonding, RF welding).
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent understanding of quality systems and processes, manufacturing and product development processes.
• Thrives in a multitasking environment and working with global internal and external partners.
• Self-directed, resourceful, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient use of laboratory equipment and tools.
• Familiarity with GMP/GLP desired.
• Proficient in recording original data.
• Ability to use computer for word processing, spreadsheets, document retrieval, e-mail, business calendars.
• Basic understanding of documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of research and development tasks and experiments in mechanical testing and material characterization laboratory per company procedures.
• Perform detailed analyses and tests. Assist in compiling observations, analyzing data and interpreting results.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, inventory levels, and lab organization.
• Assist in writing reports, summaries, and protocols. Maintain record keeping for experiments performed.
• Perform troubleshooting and coordinate calibration of equipment.
• Build engineering prototypes.
• Work with suppliers and procurement to obtain samples and products.
• Utilize measurement equipment to complete product inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

English communication

Time management

Self-directed

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s degree in applied science or technology

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Measurement tools

Calibration

Documentation systems

Job description

Vantive is seeking a skilled engineer to join our lab team as a Laboratory Technician, focusing on mechanical testing and material characterization. You will conduct experiments, analyze results, and document findings in a fast-paced medical device environment.

The role requires a high level of accuracy, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision. On-site collaboration is essential to our process and product development efforts.