Product Development & Testing

Contract 

Role: Product Development & Testing
Compensation: Up to $47/hr. Commensurate with Exp.
Location: Onsite (Southwest of Boston)
Length of Contract: 6 months plus

Position Description:
The purpose of the Product Development & Testing position is to complete assignments in support of R&D process development for the commercialization of new medical wire coating applications. The successful candidate will assume responsibility for testing and analysis of the development process for new PTFE (plastics) and non-PTFE coatings. Deliverables will include documentation and reporting on test results. Primary responsibilities include testing new coating process development samples in the QC lab. Additional duties include working with R&D, Engineering, Planning, Manufacturing, and Quality to support day-to-day process development runs. Support for coating formulation preparation may also be required as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Apply ASTM standards for QC testing methods and inspections by performing friction, tensile, scratch/nanoindentation, pin-on-wire, saline-soak, and microscopy tests, including all associated sample preparation, while operating sensitive equipment (Admet UTM, Bruker Hysitron, Instron, Anton Paar, VHX) with extreme care to avoid damage and ensure data reliability.
• Analyze test outputs using ADMET Advanced Materials Testing System MTESTQuattro, TriboScan, Origin, and Python, recognizing good vs. bad data, troubleshooting test anomalies, and suggesting improvements to methods and sample prep. 
• Support R&D, QC, Validation, and Manufacturing by prioritizing multiple test requests, planning for long-cure sample prep steps, and maintaining consistent test quality despite equipment limitations and non-standardized methodologies.
• Author test method documentation and participate in the test method validation process.
• Work within the established company-wide quality documentation system, including key aspects such as executing test methods per procedure, collecting and documenting test results, writing test data reports and procedures.
• Follow Quality Management System requirements in an ISO 13485 / GMP manufacturing environment. 

Qualifications:

• Lab experience with material testing or mechanical engineering
• Ability to maintain consistent and clear documentation
• Ability to  balance equipment testing queues.
• Strong computer and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both in a team and independently.
• Experience with Instron, VHX microscopy, or Bruker Hysitron is a plus.

  Education & Certifications:

• Minimum of a 2-yr degree or equivalent, a bachelor's degree is a plus.

 
 Equal Opportunity Employer:
RCM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pay Transparency:
RCM believes in transparency and fairness in compensation. We are committed to providing our employees with competitive salaries that reflect their skills, experience, and contributions to our organization. As part of our commitment to pay transparency, we want to provide you with as much information as possible about our compensation practices.

About RCM:
RCM is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol RCMT.  RCM is a business and technology solutions provider with world-class talent in key market segments. We help design, build, and enable the Industries of Tomorrow, Today. Operating at the intersection of resources, critical infrastructure, and modernization of industries, RCM is a provider of services in Life Sciences, Data & Solutions (IT), Healthcare, Engineering, Aerospace & Defense, and Process & Industrial.

Disclaimer:
This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work to be performed. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. RCM reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.