Senior Research Development Technician

Akkodis is seeking a R&D Technician III for a 12+ months Contract position with a client located in Carlsbad, CA.

Pay Range: $34-$44/hr. On W2 (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Summary:

• Works under limited supervision assisting R&D engineers, scientists, and/or teams in the development and analysis of products, materials, processes, or equipment
• This person will report to the hiring manager; also, will be working with R&D catheter engineers and Techs.
• This is a tech lab environment / electrical, mechanical environment. There are no hazardous chemicals.

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

Preferred:

• Previous medical device experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records by federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance