R&D Technician II – Lab Testing

Cardinal Health; Mansfield (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

MyFlexPay access

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking an R&D Technician II to support medical device product development and sustaining activities. You will work with R&D Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to execute test methods for design verification, design validation, and product stability.

The role includes maintaining lab equipment and ensuring GDP-compliant documentation of results. Responsibilities include protocol execution, sample and fixture preparation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• R&D or lab testing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with GDP and proper documentation practices.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and dimensional specifications.
• Experience with mechanical or physical-property testing.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory testing per approved protocols and test methods.
• Prepare test samples, fixtures, and set up laboratory instrumentation.
• Document test conditions, data, calculations, and deviations traceably.
• Maintain, calibrate, and qualify laboratory equipment.
• Communicate testing status and results to engineering and quality teams.

Skills

R&D experience

Medical-device testing

Statistical analysis

Lab equipment operation

Interpret engineering drawings

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology / related field

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Instron testing equipment

Instron or similar systems

GDP documentation systems

Job description

Job Summary

The R&D Technician II provides hands‑on technical and laboratory support for medical device product development and sustaining activities. Working cross‑functionally with R&D Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing, this role executes established test methods to support design verification, design validation, and product stability activities. The Technician II operates and maintains laboratory equipment, ensures test results are accurately documented and traceable under Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and independently manages routine laboratory assignments.

Responsibilities

• Protocol Execution: Perform laboratory testing and product evaluations (including dimensional, physical-property, and mechanical testing) on prototypes, components, and finished devices in accordance with approved protocols, test methods, and engineering direction.
• Sample & Equipment Preparation: Prepare test samples, design and assemble test fixtures, and set up laboratory instrumentation to support product development, design verification/validation (V&V), and product investigations.
• Documentation & Compliance: Accurately document all test conditions, raw data, calculations, deviations, and equipment issues in approved systems, adhering strictly to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Equipment & Lab Maintenance: Operate, maintain, and assist with the calibration, qualification, and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment to ensure safety, compliance, and general laboratory readiness.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Communicate testing status and results effectively to engineering teams, manage multiple assigned priorities, and contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory methods, fixtures, and processes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience preferred
• Associate degree or two‑year technical degree in engineering technology, mechanical technology, laboratory science, or a related technical discipline is desired
• Previous experience in an R&D, medical-device, quality, or laboratory testing environment preferred
• Experience performing mechanical or physical-property testing preferred
• Experience with universal testing equipment such as Instron or similar systems preferred
• Experience developing, setting up, or improving laboratory test setups and custom fixtures preferred
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and dimensional requirements preferred
• Ability to follow written procedures, test methods, protocols, drawings, and specifications while safely complying with all quality and safety requirements
• Experience with basic statistical analysis or software such as Minitab preferred
• Core computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Compensation

Anticipated hourly range: $25.60 - $36.80. Bonus eligible: No.

Company Culture

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.

Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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About Cardinal Health

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end‑to‑end solutions and data‑driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.

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