R&D Lab Technician

Job Overview

BD is searching for a detailed R&D Lab Technician to join our team! In this role you will perform Verification and Validation testing on our preexisting medical device inventory/products. In addition, you will maintain lab equipment, handle new equipment intake, and ensure all equipment is in good working order. The R&D Technician role is part of the R&D Sustaining Team that supports sustaining activities for vascular interventional products related to Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Cancer.

• Perform development and packaging processes in a lab environment following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and good manufacturing practices (GMPs).
• Assist in completing test protocols and procedures, operating test equipment, and recording measurements with limited supervision for the R&D and NPD areas.
• Complete device history records and associated paperwork for preexisting inventory and products accurately.
• Use lab tools and equipment such as pin gauges, micrometers, and other measurement related equipment for pilot manufacturing processes.
• Maintain lab equipment, manage new equipment and inventory while confirming all equipment is accurately calibrated and in working order.
• Provide process/test method training to internal manufacturing/quality control personnel.
• Assist in training new external personnel including full-time and subcontractors.
• Assist with other projects as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent experience with 2 years’ experience in a laboratory setting with basic knowledge of daily laboratory procedures, equipment utilization, setups, processes, device testing, and safety protocols.
• Basic math/statistics skills.
• Good working history and experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to accurately collect, record, and report data and transcriptions.
• Familiar with and able to operate and use lab tools and equipment (rulers, pressure gauges, micrometers, tensile testers, and more).
• Comfortable communicating verbally and in written form, presenting data and information.
• Willing to work independently and meet deadlines with little supervision.

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in a S.T.E.M related field.
• Previous experience testing medical device in regulated FDA/QSR and ISO environments.
• Hands‑on experience and interest with mechanical aptitudes.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

USA AZ - Tempe Headquarters

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