R&D Technician II

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

• Perform mechanical, electrical, conditioning, length, OD, and visual tests on electrophysiology catheters and dilators
• Follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• 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)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical, conditioning, length, OD, and visual tests on electrophysiology catheters and dilators
• 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)

Experience

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree or equivalent years of education and recent medical device experience totaling 2-4 years

Equivalency

• High School +6 years of experience
• BS plus 1-2 years of experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and work independently
• Familiarity with medical device testing or product assembly preferred
• Experience with medical devices, specifically heart catheters
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Document drafting experience
• Medical device experience, catheter is preferable

This position is NonExempt. Hours over 40 will be paid at Time and a Half. Analyzes verbal or statistical data to prepare reports and studies for use by professional workers in a variety of scientific or engineering areas. May be proficient in qualitative and/or quantitative lab methods. Includes all levels of education and experience. 1-4 years experience required or a BS degree.

Pay ranges between 22-28/hr based on experience