At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the development and testing of innovative optical medical devices in a lab environment.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to revolutionising medical technology.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days' leave, a pension scheme, and employee share incentives.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare while building your career in a dynamic start-up.
- Qualifications: A scientific or engineering background with a passion for medical device innovation.
The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31350 £ per year.
We are seeking a R&D Laboratory Technician to support the development, testing, and quality assurance of our optical medical devices.
This is an entry-level position suited to someone with a scientific or engineering background looking to build a career in the medical device industry.
Working under supervision, the technician will carry out laboratory testing, maintain equipment and records, and support the wider R&D and quality teams in a regulated environment.
Key responsibilities
- Assisting with the assembly of prototype devices
- Perform testing and data collection on prototype devices
- Working closely with engineers and manufacturing technicians to develop innovative solutions to design, manufacture and assembly process problems
- Inspecting the quality of components at goods-in
- Maintaining and organising lab equipment
- Machining prototype parts using a 5-axis CNC mill and developing CAM toolpaths
- Growing prototype parts using 3D printers (FDM and SLA)
- Updating lab registers, databases and documents (e. g. equipment requiring calibration, stock inventory and risk assessments)
- Proactive restocking of inventory and consumables to support fast-paced development
- Development of lab growth/innovation proposals to enhance Occuity’s capabilities and speed
Essential skills and experience
- Appreciation and desire to work across the full medical product lifecycle - from concept to design to manufacture to post-launch sustaining
- Experience interpreting 2D engineering drawings with GD&T
- Experience of using rapid prototyping techniques to quickly test concepts
- Appreciation of working within a quality and regulatory framework, preferably medical
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team to tight deadlines
- Capable of being flexible and resilient in a fast-paced start-up environment
- Experience managing an R&D laboratory
- Experience working responsibly with AI tools with effective results
- Experience using 3D CAD tools (preferably Onshape)
- Experience working with precise medical opto-electro-mechanical products
- Experience of agile project management tools (preferably Jira)
- Experience working in an early-stage start-up
What we offer
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Employee share incentive scheme
- The opportunity to contribute to innovative medical technology and make a meaningful impact within a growing company
Role summary
Desirable
- Experience managing an R&D laboratory
- Experience working responsibly with AI tools with effective results
- Experience using 3D CAD tools (preferably Onshape)
- Experience working with precise medical opto-electro-mechanical products
- Experience of agile project management tools (preferably Jira)
- Experience working in an early-stage start-up
What we offer
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Employee share incentive scheme
- The opportunity to contribute to innovative medical technology and make a meaningful impact within a growing company
Occuity is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
Further details on our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy can be found online.
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R&D Technician – Medical Devices in Reading employer: Occuity
Occuity is an exceptional employer for those looking to kickstart their career in the medical device industry, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee growth through ongoing professional development opportunities, a generous benefits package including a company pension scheme and 25 days of annual leave, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact while working alongside talented professionals in a fast-paced start-up atmosphere.
