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Research and Development Technician
- ID
- 15235
- Location
- Galway
- Role Type
- Contract
- Contact
- Emma Griffin
Research and Development Technician
Research and Development Technician
Job Purpose:
• To work along-side the Renal Denervation R&D team, collaborating on product design concepts, development of new lab test methods, and development of unique procedural uses of existing devices & therapies.
• This person will be responsible for ensuring that all testing/lab activities are carried out in line with customer requirements, to accurately collate tests results, complete necessary documentation and present findings to the team.
• Manage and execute laboratory functions including research.
• Purchase required laboratory equipment and materials to serve R&D Laboratory requirements.
• Regularly maintains the lab to ensure it is in good working environment.
• Ensures that projects are completed on schedule following established procedures and schedules.
• Collaborate and communicate with others especially with peers and engineers who request testing and support method development
• Represent the lab with external stakeholders including physicians and clinical representatives
Key Responsibilities
• Completes testing as required for Renal Denervation Projects, including feasibility, test method development and validations.
• Ensures all Datasheets/Documentation are completed and reviewed in a timely manner with an emphasis on Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Takes ownership of the lab area and actively request that customers use the lab as intended, following Good Lab Practices requirements (GLP).
• Provision of excellent service to all internal and external customers.
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner with an appreciation of our Behavioural Standards.
• Good interpersonal skills and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ensure all training is completed as per Laboratory Training Program and myLearning.
• Ensure training records are current and in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Ensures any issues are reported to the relevant Engineer(s).
• Complete verification of instruments and equipment where required.
• Maintain calibrated lab equipment and complete introduction of new lab equipment (Class A).
• Assist in development & writing of test methods.
• Responsible for maintaining clean and organised workspaces when conducting testing or any other lab activities.
• Completes assigned activities associated as requested by the Renal Denervation team
• Communicates any concerns about work process regarding environmental impact, health or safety issues to their Manager/Supervisor.
• Perform and assist with additional duties as may be directed by the Supervisor.
• Maintains the lab area and ensures it is kept clean and organised.
• In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
Qualifications and Experience
• NFQ Level 7 180 credits qualification or higher in a relevant STEM Degree for Tech III role NFQ Level 6 120 credits for Tech II role.
• 3 years medical industry experience
• Excellent technical capabilities, communication skills, teamwork abilities and initiative.
• Proven ability to work well both as part of a team but also able to work on own with minimum supervision.
• Prior experience required working as a technician in a test lab environment
• Experience working with electrical medical devices advantageous
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to learn new tasks / processes and can work on own initiative
• Flexible to take on new tasks based on customer needs and prioritizes work to meet required timelines
- Contract
- Galway
- Onsite role
Job Purpose:
• To work along-side the Renal Denervation R&D team, collaborating on product design concepts, development of new lab test methods, and development of unique procedural uses of existing devices & therapies.
• This person will be responsible for ensuring that all testing/lab activities are carried out in line with customer requirements, to accurately collate tests results, complete necessary documentation and present findings to the team.
• Manage and execute laboratory functions including research.
• Purchase required laboratory equipment and materials to serve R&D Laboratory requirements.
• Regularly maintains the lab to ensure it is in good working environment.
• Ensures that projects are completed on schedule following established procedures and schedules.
• Collaborate and communicate with others especially with peers and engineers who request testing and support method development
• Represent the lab with external stakeholders including physicians and clinical representatives
Key Responsibilities
• Completes testing as required for Renal Denervation Projects, including feasibility, test method development and validations.
• Ensures all Datasheets/Documentation are completed and reviewed in a timely manner with an emphasis on Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Takes ownership of the lab area and actively request that customers use the lab as intended, following Good Lab Practices requirements (GLP).
• Provision of excellent service to all internal and external customers.
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner with an appreciation of our Behavioural Standards.
• Good interpersonal skills and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ensure all training is completed as per Laboratory Training Program and myLearning.
• Ensure training records are current and in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Ensures any issues are reported to the relevant Engineer(s).
• Complete verification of instruments and equipment where required.
• Maintain calibrated lab equipment and complete introduction of new lab equipment (Class A).
• Assist in development & writing of test methods.
• Responsible for maintaining clean and organised workspaces when conducting testing or any other lab activities.
• Completes assigned activities associated as requested by the Renal Denervation team
• Communicates any concerns about work process regarding environmental impact, health or safety issues to their Manager/Supervisor.
• Perform and assist with additional duties as may be directed by the Supervisor.
• Maintains the lab area and ensures it is kept clean and organised.
• In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
Qualifications and Experience
• NFQ Level 7 180 credits qualification or higher in a relevant STEM Degree for Tech III role NFQ Level 6 120 credits for Tech II role.
• 3 years medical industry experience
• Excellent technical capabilities, communication skills, teamwork abilities and initiative.
• Proven ability to work well both as part of a team but also able to work on own with minimum supervision.
• Prior experience required working as a technician in a test lab environment
• Experience working with electrical medical devices advantageous
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to learn new tasks / processes and can work on own initiative
• Flexible to take on new tasks based on customer needs and prioritizes work to meet required timelines
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