Occuity
R&D Technician – Medical Devices
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Role summary
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
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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
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
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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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