R&D Technician II - Shockwave Medical

Johnson & Johnson Innovation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is hiring a R&D Technician II – Shockwave Medical in Santa Clara, CA. You will develop prototypes, support testing, and work with cross-functional teams to advance cardiovascular device technologies.

Responsibilities include building disposable devices, validating processes, and documenting designs while adhering to GMP and GDP. The role requires a high school diploma with hands-on medical device experience and comfort in a fast-paced, clean-room environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2+ years technician experience, or 3 years of other hands-on medical device experience.
• Experience with balloon catheter, hydrophilic coating, or other cardiovascular devices development is preferred.
• Ability to work under a microscope and perform test method execution as needed.
• Familiar with GMP, GDP and laboratory practices and able to work in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate functional prototype from design concepts and assist transfer to manufacturing.
• Support product builds through all R&D project phases and provide feedback on assembly.
• Assist engineers and technicians with procedures and product assembly.
• Perform testing to support design, process and equipment validation.
• Prepare test samples for routine and qualification testing.
• Maintain accurate documentation of concepts, designs, drawings and processes.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Data Analysis

Execution Focus

Innovation

Inventory Control

Laboratory Experiments

Laboratory Operations

Market Research

Process Oriented

Product Development

Product Strategies

Professional Ethics

Project Administration

Research and Development

Research Documents

Sample Testing

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function: R&D Operations

Job Sub Function: Product Development Testing

Job Category: Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations: Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a R&D Technician II – Shockwave Medical to join our team located in Santa Clara, CA.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.

Position Overview

The R&D Technician II will use technical skills in the development of innovative products to treat peripheral, coronary, and heart valve diseases. The R&D Technician II will participate on multiple cross-functional development teams that manage projects from concept through commercialization. Perform and support a variety of development and engineering activities, which mainly focus on disposable devices prototyping, fabrication and testing. Will work directly with other R&D technicians and R&D engineers to complete duties described below..

Essential Job Functions

• Generate functional prototype from design concepts and assist the transfer of R&D product build to manufacturing
• Support product builds through all R&D project phases, providing feedback on assembly process
• Assist other technicians, assemblers and engineers on procedures and product assembly
• Assist engineers with product and process development and improvement
• Perform testing to support design, process, and equipment validation
• Prepare test samples (products/materials/solutions) for routine and qualification testing
• Support the build and assembly of prototypes
• Identify issues as they arise and assist in troubleshooting of procedures and/or instruments
• Maintain accurate documentation of concepts, designs, drawings, and processes
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma with 2+ years’ technician experience or 3 years’ other relevant hands on medical device experience
• Experience with balloon catheter, hydrophilic coating, or other cardiovascular medical devices development preferred
• Ability to perform work under a microscope.
• Experience with test method execution is a plus
• Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and laboratory practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
• Comfortable working in a clean room environment
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Experience with MS Office
• Employee may be required to lift objects up to 25lbs

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Data Analysis
• Execution Focus
• Innovation
• Inventory Control
• Laboratory Experiments
• Laboratory Operations
• Market Research
• Process Oriented
• Product Development
• Product Strategies
• Professional Ethics
• Project Administration
• Research and Development
• Research Documents
• Sample Testing

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$47,150.00 - $76,705.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits