R&D Lab Technician

Date: Oct 7, 2024

Location: Morrisville, NC, US

Company: Teleflex

Expected Travel : Up to 10%

Requisition ID :11149

About Teleflex Incorporated

As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare.

Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, QuikClot™, LMA™, Pilling™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.

At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com .

Surgical - Whatever the latest surgical breakthrough looks like, Teleflex is working to make it happen. From our MiniLap® Percutaneous Surgical System to Weck® Hem-o-lok® Polymer Locking Ligation System, and Weck EFx® Shield™ Fascial Closure System, our portfolio of products adds up to a powerful offering of solutions that helps improve patient outcomes. These innovative, minimally invasive surgery products are offered alongside time-tested and trusted Pilling® Surgical Instrument and Lightsource solutions to provide a comprehensive set of solutions to meet the challenges of an evolving healthcare environment. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives.

Position Summary

This position will provide testing support to the Surgical R&D Analysis and Testing group and other cross-functional engineering and product development teams. Key activities include performing tests for various surgical medical devices and assisting with documentation and data capture. This individual must be an effective communicator, should possess strong test documentation skills and an awareness of medical device products/working in a regulated industry.

Principal Responsibilities

• Follow Test Requests, Work Instructions and Protocols to execute feasibility testing and design verification testing

• Record data generated from testing (Data collection and GDP)

• Provide feedback on test methods for continuous process improvement

• Support testing with component/sample sorting and preparation, data organization, set-up and clean-up

• Assist in test method development and analysis to support root cause investigations (CAPAs, customer complaints, manufacturing issues)

• Utilize and become highly proficient in the operation of lab equipment (Keyence Optical Microscope, Instron, CT scanner and SEM) to perform product testing

• Continuously improve test methods, data collection methods, forms, process standardization, etc.

• Provide other department support as requested by immediate supervisor or senior management.

• This position requires direct contact with an implantable device

• This position requires direct contact and handling of animal tissue

Education / Experience Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in product testing (medical device preferred)

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

• Good Verbal and Written Communication

• Prefer understanding of GMP / FDA / ISO work environment

• Prefer understanding of ISO and ASTM testing methods for medical devices

• Prefer understanding of the Design Control Process

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At Teleflex, we follow a comprehensive hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters or 3rd party firms. We do not make unsolicited job offers. We do not ask for money or require equipment purchase up-front.

Teleflex, Inc. is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 877-880-8588 or Talent@Teleflex.com.

Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, QuikClot™, LMA™, Pilling™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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