Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Technical Skills
Must Have
2-4 years of industrial experience in R&D or process development, or associates degree in chemistry or engineering with 1-2 years related experience
Experience in a laboratory setting with basic knowledge of daily laboratory procedures, equipment utilization, setups, processes, device testing and safety protocols
Hands-on laboratory experience working with various chemicals/materials. Experience in common chemistry lab procedures and tools
High school diploma. Associate of Science degree in chemistry or engineering is preferred
Willing to work independently and meet deadlines with little supervision

Nice To Have
Experience assembling device prototypes to configure a desired test method
Experience preparing and testing therapeutic formulations such as adhesives and hydrogels, including weighing materials, following protocols, and conducting characterization measurements
Previous experience testing medical devices

Job Description
Monday through Friday
Work schedule hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Training hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 3 months training period.
No Drug screening is required for this job assignment.
The Peripheral Interventional group at BD Technologies and Innovation, located in Research Triangle Park NC, seeks a detail-oriented R&D Lab Technician II to join our team and work on testing new technologies for a range of medical devices. In this role, the associate will be a part of an R&D team contributing to establishment of test methods to assess the viability of technologies involving the chemical and material aspects of medical devices while supporting stability and degradation testing.
The successful candidate must have experience with basic lab techniques and be capable of learning new experimental tools. They will work with the project team members to execute technical assessment work in development of formulations and other medical device technologies/products.

Key Responsibilities:
Assist in completing test procedures, operating test equipment, and accurately recording measurements with limited supervision
Daily use of laboratory tools and equipment such as weighing balance, pH meter, tensile testers and other measurement related formulation characterization for R&D processes
Prepare and pack devices for stability assessment
Communicate results and information verbally and in written form (reports, presentations)
Willingness to occasionally work with biological specimens (e.g. tissues) for lab scale testing
Assist with other projects as needed
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry.