Research and Development Lab Technician
Galway
Contract
€25-€30p/h
€25-€30p/h
R&D Lab Technician II
Job Purpose:
To perform routine Structural Heart Lab testing and any other activities assigned. To accurately collate tests results and complete necessary documentation. Ensuring the lab and all equipment is well maintained and organised. Technician is responsible for ensuring that all testing/lab activities are carried out in line with GLP and GDP requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications and Experience
Job Purpose:
To perform routine Structural Heart Lab testing and any other activities assigned. To accurately collate tests results and complete necessary documentation. Ensuring the lab and all equipment is well maintained and organised. Technician is responsible for ensuring that all testing/lab activities are carried out in line with GLP and GDP requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Completes testing according to written procedures as required for Structural Heart Projects, including feasibility, V&V and submission testing.
- 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 requests customers use the lab as intended, following Good Lab Practices requirements (GLP).
- Conducts themselves in a professional manner with an appreciation of our Behavioural Standards.
- Good interpersonal skills and organisational skills.
- Ensure all training is completed as per Laboratory Training Program and myLearning.
- Ensure training records are current and in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Ensures NCEPs, laboratory investigations, equipment issues and out of specification results are reported to Laboratory Management and relevant Engineer(s).
- Assist R&D/DA/PD in solving quality-related problems.
- Complete verification of instruments and equipment where required.
- Maintain calibrated lab equipment and complete introduction of new lab equipment (Class A).
- Assist in writing and updating Procedures and Work Instructions.
- Responsible for maintaining clean and organised workspaces when conducting testing or any other lab activities.
- Compliant to the requirements of governing lab tissue controls.
- Completes assigned activities associated with Lab Systems, NCEPs, Calibrations, PEMACs etc.
- 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
- HETAC Level 6 qualification or higher.
- Experience with medical device test methods in the areas of tensile testing, corrosion testing and reliability/durability testing is preferred.
- 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.
- Excellent attention to detail, flexible to take on new tasks based on customer needs and prioritizes work to meet required timelines.
- Ability to learn new tasks / processes and can work on own initiative.