R&D Technician - Medical Devices Prototyping & Testing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Dental and vision coverage

Parental leave

Job summary

Vantive, a vital organ therapy company, seeks a hands-on Research & Development associate to advance mechanical testing and material characterization. You will analyze data, maintain equipment, and help write protocols in a collaborative lab setting.

Strong background in medical devices and GMP/GLP is required. Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in med devices, familiarity with plastics processing, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in medical devices.
• Working knowledge of FDA Design Controls and ISO 13485.
• Experience with disposables R&D and/or manufacturing.
• Experience with plastics processing and secondary operations (e.g.: extrusion, injection molding, solvent bonding, RF welding).
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with GMP/GLP.

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

FDA Design Controls

ISO 13485

Medical devices

Quality systems

Multitasking

Education

Associate’s degree in applied science or technology

Job description

Vantive, a vital organ therapy company, seeks a hands-on Research & Development associate to advance mechanical testing and material characterization. You will analyze data, maintain equipment, and help write protocols in a collaborative lab setting.

Strong background in medical devices and GMP/GLP is required. Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in med devices, familiarity with plastics processing, and excellent communication.