Lab Technician, Product Safety 1st Shift

Schedule:

• 1st Shift: Mon Fri 8a 5p
• Overtime based on business needs

What you will do

As the Lab Technician Product Safety you will conduct hands-on electrical safety testing and analysis in a lab environment partnering with Product Safety Engineers to ensure medical devices meet strict compliance standards and support safe effective product design.

• Provide hands-on technical support to Product Safety Engineers by executing electrical safety testing on R&D medical devices in a laboratory environment.
• Develop adapt and execute product-specific test methods and procedures based on broad safety standards (ISO electrical safety) applying guidelines to unique product configurations.
• Conduct and document test results analyze data and assist in identifying product safety risks or failures to support design improvements and compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Safety Engineering and Quality teams to ensure alignment on testing requirements processes and regulatory compliance.
• Perform multiple tests in parallel managing priorities independently while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy organization and documentation.
• Support lab operations by maintaining equipment managing calibration records ordering supplies and contributing to day-to-day lab functionality.
• Assist in developing and refining test plans alongside Product Safety Engineers to ensure proper execution and adherence to safety standards and protocols.
• Interpret electrical schematics and apply foundational electrical engineering principles to evaluate product safety and performance.
• Work with internal teams third-party labs and contractors as needed to support product safety testing and compliance initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by helping establish best practices supporting training initiatives and driving efficient lab operations under general supervision.

What you need

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three (3) years relevant work experience
• Visual acuity: 20/20 vision with or without the aid of an assistive device (i.e. prescription glasses or contacts)
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support the business needs including weekends and evenings as needed

Preferred

• Associates Degree
• Experience in electrical engineering technician
• Experience with laboratory quality systems (ISO 17025)
• Demonstrate a good knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the range of processes procedures and systems to be used in carrying out assigned Product Safety testing and have a basic understanding of the underlying concepts & principles of the testing
• Be familiar with accepted industry standards for product safety testing. Be able to review and apply the following standards in the development of our products (not limited to the below standards):
  • IEC 60601-1 (General Safety Requirements for Medical Electrical Equipment)
  • IEC(EMC)
  • IEC(Electrically Operated Hospital Beds)
  • IEC 60529 (Ingress Protection for Enclosures)
  • IEC 61000 Series (EMC Testing Techniques)
  • UL 746C (Polymeric Material Used In Electrical Equipment)
  • Any ISO/AAMI Related Standards

$28.01 - $38.75 USD Hourly