Laboratory Technician

Are you passionate about laboratory work and eager to contribute to medical device testing and development?

About the Role

This position involves supporting preclinical and benchtop testing for medical devices. The role requires hands-on laboratory experience, particularly with tissue preparation and sectioning, as well as an interest in engineering laboratory instrumentation and test equipment. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in executing test protocols and ensuring data accuracy according to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hydrophone-based ultrasound measurements.
• Experience with GDP, and with GLP or a regulated medical device environment (ISO 13485).

Work Environment

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

At Talent Wave Associates, we connect outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, people-first recruiting experience. Ready to ride the wave of opportunity? Apply today!

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our applicant tracking system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

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