Research And Development Technician-Entry Level

Collabera; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Collabera is seeking an R&D Technician II to support product development and testing in a medical device lab. This hands-on role involves mechanical, electrical, dimensional, and visual testing, while ensuring accurate documentation and clear communication with engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree or technical certification, 1–4 years in a testing or lab setting, and proficiency with measurement tools and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, post-secondary education, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1 to 4 years of experience in a testing, laboratory, manufacturing, assembly, or technical environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Experience using measurement and testing equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical, conditioning, dimensional, and visual testing on medical devices and components.
• Follow detailed written procedures, protocols, and verbal instructions.
• Document test activities and results using established documentation practices.
• Communicate testing observations, findings, and results to engineering teams.
• Maintain compliance with safety procedures and use appropriate protective equipment.
• Operate laboratory equipment and measurement tools including calipers, force gauges, multimeters, digital thermometers, and other test instruments.
• Assist with product evaluations, data collection, and reporting activities.
• Maintain an approximately 85% laboratory and 15% documentation-based workload.
• Support ongoing research, development, and product verification activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Independence

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

Calipers

Multimeters

Digital thermometers

Measurement equipment

Job description

The R&D Technician II will support product development and testing activities within a medical device research and development environment. This role is responsible for performing a variety of mechanical, electrical, dimensional, and visual tests while maintaining accurate documentation and collaborating with engineering teams. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working in a laboratory setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical, electrical, conditioning, dimensional, and visual testing on medical devices and components.
• Follow detailed written procedures, protocols, and verbal instructions.
• Document test activities and results using established documentation practices.
• Communicate testing observations, findings, and results to engineering teams.
• Maintain compliance with safety procedures and use appropriate protective equipment.
• Operate laboratory equipment and measurement tools including calipers, force gauges, multimeters, digital thermometers, and other test instruments.
• Assist with product evaluations, data collection, and reporting activities.
• Maintain an approximately 85% laboratory and 15% documentation‑based workload.
• Support ongoing research, development, and product verification activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree, technical certification, post‑secondary education, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1 to 4 years of experience in a testing, laboratory, manufacturing, assembly, or technical environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Experience using measurement and testing equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in medical device testing, regulated manufacturing, or product development environments.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and data collection systems.
• Experience supporting research and development teams.
• Knowledge of product assembly, inspection, or quality testing processes.
• Experience drafting or maintaining technical documentation.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long‑term disability insurance
• short‑term disability insurance
• paid parking/public transportation
• paid time off
• paid sick and safe time
• hours of paid vacation time
• weeks of paid parental leave
• paid holidays annually – as applicable.