Biomedical Engineering Technician

3-5 days in office, averaging 30 hrs/week

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Lab Technician to support preclinical and benchtop testing for a medical device. The ideal candidate will have hands-on laboratory experience with tissue preparation and sectioning, and an interest in or exposure to engineering laboratory instrumentation and test equipment. This role involves executing test protocols, operating laboratory and acoustic test equipment, and recording data to Good Documentation Practices (GDP). Experience in a regulated medical device environment is highly desirable. This position is open to candidates with a minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, condition and process ex vivo tissue samples according to work instructions.

• Perform treatments on tissue samples and routine histology procedures.

• Section tissue using a cryostat and acquire images using microscopy or slide scanning systems.

• Set up and perform routine acoustic characterization and measurements on ultrasound transducers using hydrophone-based test systems.

• Manage, organize, and maintain raw data collected from acoustic measurement systems.

• Execute test protocols and record data accurately and in real time following GDP.

• Document deviations and escalate issues promptly.

• Perform routine checks of equipment calibration and maintenance status before use.

• Maintain lab supplies, sample inventory and a clean, organized work environment.

• Collaborate with engineers to support testing and improve lab processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, biomedical engineering, physics or a related field, or equivalent laboratory experience.

• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience.

• Experience with tissue preparation, cryosectioning or histology techniques.

• Familiarity with general test equipment and instrumentation, including oscilloscopes, pulsers/receivers, and data acquisition hardware/software.

• Experience with hydrophone-based ultrasound measurements is a plus.

• Experience with GDP, and with GLP or a regulated medical device environment (ISO 13485) is a plus.

• Comfortable working with ex vivo animal tissue.

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to follow detailed procedures, and to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good communication skills.

Work Schedule:

Flexible part-time hours, on site, with the possibility of additional hours based on business needs.

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