Research And Development Technician

Veterans Sourcing Group, LLC; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Sourcing Group, LLC in Carlsbad, CA is seeking an R&D testing technician to support the development and verification of catheter devices. The role focuses on mechanical and materials testing, ensuring reliable test results and strict adherence to protocols.

You will perform tensile testing, balloon fatigue, burst testing, and functional catheter testing, and collaborate with design engineers to build test setups. Strong attention to detail and independent work are essential.

Qualifications

• AA Degree or equivalent work experience in related discipline and 2+ years of related experience.
• Experience with tensile testing, microscopy, or electrical measurement equipment
• Ability to operate complex equipment; quick learner
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Capable of reading and following technical instructions
• Good problem-solving and organizational skill

Responsibilities

• This role involves R&D testing of medical devices (catheter components, subassemblies as well as full catheter devices).
• Execute a wide range of tests including tensile testing, balloon fatigue and burst testing, and catheter functional testing.
• Perform development and design verification testing on catheter assemblies following written test methods.
• Work with engineers in the development of test setups and fixture implementation.
• Execute mechanical, pull tensile testing, flex testing, torque testing, and catheter insertion/retraction testing following engineering instructions and test methods.
• Execute semi-automated testing with meticulous setup requirements.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow protocols and capture data accurately is a must.
• PC knowledge/experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and file sharing/saving abilities are required.
• Ability to execute repetitive testing in nature for short/long periods.
• Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Problem solving

Reading instructions

Education

AA degree or equivalent

Tools

Tensile testing equipment

Microscopy

Electrical measurement equipment

Job description

Duration: 12 Months Contract with high possibility of extension

Interview Process:

1st: Teams with manager

2nd: Onsite interview (1 to 1/12 hrs. approx.)

Key Responsibilities:

• This role involves R&D testing of medical devices (catheter components, subassemblies as well as full catheter devices).
• Execute a wide range of tests including tensile testing, balloon fatigue and burst testing, and catheter functional testing.
• Perform development and design verification testing on catheter assemblies following written test methods.
• Work with engineers in the development of test setups and fixture implementation.
• Execute mechanical, pull tensile testing, flex testing, torque testing, and catheter insertion/retraction testing following engineering instructions and test methods.
• Execute semi-automated testing with meticulous setup requirements.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow protocols and capture data accurately is a must.
• PC knowledge/experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and file sharing/saving abilities are required.
• Ability to execute repetitive testing in nature for short/long periods.

Quality Systems Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.

Qualifications:

• AA Degree or equivalent work experience in related discipline and 2+ years of related experience.
• Experience with tensile testing, microscopy, or electrical measurement equipment
• Ability to operate complex equipment; quick learner
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Capable of reading and following technical instructions
• Good problem-solving and organizational skill