R&D Manager Technician (Carlsbad)

Society for Conservation Biology; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical device sector seeks a highly experienced Medical Device R&D Technician Manager. The role involves leading R&D teams focused on catheter development, ensuring project execution aligns with design specifications, and fostering a compliant and organized lab environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in medical device industry.
• Strong focus on catheter production and development.
• Proven experience managing R&D teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee R&D technicians and ensure efficient workflow.
• Manage build sequences on the pilot line for projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Team Management

Project Coordination

Equipment Maintenance

Lab Organization

Material Management

Regulatory Compliance

Training Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

BA or AA

Job description

DIRECT CANDIDATES ONLY, IF INTERESTED APPLY THROUGH JOB POST. NO DIRECT MESSAGES.

RECRUITERS: DO NOT CONTACT.

SUMMARY OF THE JOB:

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Medical Device R&D Technician Manager to lead our R&D technician teams focused on catheter development and testing. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the medical device industry, particularly in catheter technology, and will excel in managing both project R&D technicians.

Responsibilities:

Team Management: Oversee R&D technicians to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality output.

Pilot Line Management: Coordinate with core team leads and management to establish and manage build sequences on the pilot line, ensuring all projects are executed on time and meet design specifications.

Equipment Maintenance: Ensure all R&D labs pilot line equipment are calibrated, properly installed (through the Installation Qualification process), properly documentation is managed in a equipment binder, and maintained according to a defined preventative maintenance schedule. Manage PM schedules for all equipment and ensure engineering has created PM documentation.

New Equipment Installation: Collaborate with the engineering team on the installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensuring that all installations meet operational standards through completion of IQ process.

Lab Organization: Maintain a well-organized lab environment, including comprehensive documentation of lab materials inventory (wipes, alcohol, PPE) and timely ordering of supplies as needed.

Material Management: Oversee the organization, inventory management, and reordering of R&D materials such as extrusions, mandrels, adhesives, and luer fittings.

Waste Disposal Management: Ensure compliance with disposal regulations for R&D materials, including alcohol waste and unused devices.

Lab Safety: Ensure material safety sheets of managed in MSDS binder and work with facility safety to ensure OSHA compliance within lab is met. Files safety incident reports in a timely manner.

Training Compliance: Ensure all technicians are current with corporate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) training and facilitate ongoing training and development.

Qualifications:

• BA or AA is preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the medical device industry, with a strong focus on catheter production and development.
• Proven experience managing R&D teams and pilot line operations.
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards in medical device development.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.