R&D Technician-Spiddal Galway

Overview

The successful candidate will join the Engineering team to assist prototyping activities. This position will perform work tasks with priority and to appropriate standards and timelines as assigned, working closely with Engineering teams on site to provide technical support for prototyping and research activities. The R&D Technician will implement and maintain high quality standards across all products and services and support R&D and testing lab facilities. The candidate will have a scientific or engineering background, a keen eye for detail, and a willingness to acquire new skills and learn daily.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare solutions, specimens, and samples for testing.
• Maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment and practices.
• Take ownership for the organisation, cleanliness and storage of all lab equipment, materials and surfaces.
• Perform mechanical testing to support product development.
• Support ongoing process development and prototype manufacturing.
• Document experiments and results in Laboratory notebooks with full traceability.
• Conduct searches on identified topics relevant to the research.
• Ensure strict adherence to relevant safety procedures.

Key Requirements

• A third level STEM qualification, preferably in chemistry, life sciences or engineering, with at least one year of experience in the medical device industry or a similar highly regulated environment.
• Highly motivated with good computer literacy and communication skills.
• Understanding of the requirements of GLP and GMP.
• Scientific rigour, attention to detail and a willingness to acquire new skills and learn daily.
• Experience in a laboratory role would be an advantage.

Equal Opportunity

Integer is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.