Research and Development Technician

Employee Workplace; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

People Perks Program

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Employee Workplace is seeking an experienced R&D Technician to join a hands-on prototyping and product development team focused on catheter-based medical devices. You will build, test, and refine prototypes, analyze results, and support verification and validation activities in a fast-paced lab environment.

The role requires 6+ years in regulated manufacturing or biotech, strong troubleshooting and communication skills, and the ability to work independently on prototype development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ years of medical device, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing experience.
• Experience with catheter manufacturing or balloon catheter construction.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, modify, troubleshoot, and refine catheter-based prototypes.
• Conduct mechanical, dimensional, functional, and performance testing.
• Support design verification, test method validation, and process validation activities.
• Assist with prototype assembly processes including bonding, welding, crimping, coating, and balloon processing.
• Analyze test results and provide technical feedback to engineering teams.
• Support equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and laboratory operations.
• Participate in process improvements, tooling development, and engineering change activities.
• Maintain compliance with quality system requirements and documentation standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Microscope experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Now Hiring a R&D Technician (Medical Device Prototyping)

Pay Rate: Up to $48.00/hour
Schedule: 1st Shift

Innovate the Future of Medical Devices

Are you an experienced R&D Technician with a passion for hands‑on prototyping and product development? Join a cutting‑edge research and development team supporting the creation, testing, and validation of advanced catheter‑based medical devices. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative engineering environment.

Job Duties

• Build, modify, troubleshoot, and refine catheter-based prototypes
• Conduct mechanical, dimensional, functional, and performance testing
• Support design verification, test method validation, and process validation activities
• Assist with prototype assembly processes including bonding, welding, crimping, coating, and balloon processing
• Analyze test results and provide technical feedback to engineering teams
• Support equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and laboratory operations
• Participate in process improvements, tooling development, and engineering change activities
• Maintain compliance with quality system requirements and documentation standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 6+ years of medical device, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing experience
• Experience with catheter manufacturing or balloon catheter construction
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a prototype development environment
• Microscope experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance