Senior R&D Technician III
Posted on: 10 Oct 2021
Chicopee, MA
Job Description
Accountabilities:
Perform mechanical, electrical, and adhesion testing using a variety of testing equipment
Responsible for accurate data entry into spreadsheets (excel, minitab etc.) as well as data analysis using statistical techniques
Maintain equipment calibration for all R&D test equipment
Conduct competitive products evaluations
Conduct product verification and performance testing for new product introductions and existing line changes
Create and build prototypes of new products under supervision
Participate in problem solving for new/improved product design
Assist with manufacturing phase-in of new/improved products
Develops test methods, test fixtures, and set-ups
Perform intra-laboratory testing requests
Maintain lab notebook with proper authorizations
Write tests protocol and report test results with conclusions
Other projects as assigned by the Manger of Research and Development.
Qualifications:
Experience:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field
3-5 years of experience as R&D Tech or other relevant experience highly preferred
Up to date knowledge in testing Medical Devices using standard test equipment such as Instron, high resolution microscopes, comparators and experience utilizing different calibrated custom and off the shelf measurement equipment/tools preferred
Experience reporting results with conclusions using Excel and Word
Additional Skills:
Strong attention to detail due to data and testing requirements
Ability to work closely with Engineering team and take direction from team and execute on action items/directions
Ability to independently manage multiple projects & prioritize tasks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
What is expected of you and others at this level:
Applies knowledge and company policies to complete a variety of tasks
Demonstrates a working knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility
maintains appropriate licenses, training, and certifications
Works on assignments that are moderately difficult requiring judgment in resolving issues
May assist in recommendation of processes on new assignments
Adheres to all quality guidelines
Works with limited supervision. Work occasionally involves review of output by work lead or supervisor
May provide general guidance or technical assistance to less experienced team members
Cardinal Health
Dublin, OH
Cardinal Health, Inc. operates as an integrated healthcare services and products company in the United States and internationally. It provides medical products and pharmaceuticals, and solutions that enhance supply chain efficiency for hospitals, healthcare systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, and physician offices.
The company operates through two segments, Pharmaceutical and Medical. The Pharmaceutical segment distributes branded and generic pharmaceutical, specialty pharmaceutical, and over-the-counter healthcare and consumer products. It also provides services to support the development, marketing, and distribution of specialty pharmaceutical products, as well as pharmacy management, and medication therapy management and patient outcomes services to hospitals, other healthcare providers, and payers; operates nuclear pharmacies and radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities; and repackages generic pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter healthcare products.
The Medical segment manufactures, sources, and distributes Cardinal Health branded medical, surgical, and laboratory products. It also distributes a range of national brand products; and medical products to patients’ homes, as well as provides supply chain services and solutions to hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, and other healthcare providers. Cardinal Health, Inc. was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.
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IndustryHealthcare
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No. of Employees50,200
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Website
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Jobs Posted1719
