R&D Process Technician - Permanent

at  Perfuze

AboutPerfuze
R&D Process Technician - Permanent
Perfuze is a growth stage medical device company, based in Galway, dedicated to improving the quality of life for stroke patients. Perfuze is developing innovative catheter-based technology to extract blood clots from the brain following an Acute Ischemic Stroke. We are headquartered in the IDA Business Park in Dangan, Galway and have recentlyopenedanofficeinNJ,USA.AtPerfuze,wepushthelimitsofwhatmedicaltechnologycandotohelprestore healthandextendlife.Ourmissionistohalve thenumberofpatientswhosufferdisabilitypoststroketreatment.We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create significant innovations, but we will only succeed with the right people on our team.
Our Culture
Aninclusiveworkenvironment,wherealltheemployeesarevalued,supported,and encouraged.
Allemployeeshaveaseatatthetableandhaveinfluence.
Acollaborativeteamworkenvironmentwherelearningisconstant,andperformanceisrewarded.
The opportunity to be at the forefront of a technology that can positively impact the treatment of one of the world’s most devastating diseases.
Summary of the Role
The successful applicant will be part of a small team developing novel catheter technology to treat Stroke. The role includes early-stage development and prototyping of catheter concepts, process development, setup of a pilot line and preparation for volume manufacturing.
How You’ll Contribute
Building and prototyping new catheter concepts
Supporting the development of the device design and the manufacturing process
Performing product inspection and measurement
Performing incoming inspection of device components and materials
Conducting mechanical testing to establish device and component performance
Stocktaking and purchasing of equipment, components and other consumables required to support the production line
Training of new operators as required
Support the transfer of the product to a contact manufacturer as required
Support efforts to verify and validate new product designs
Building of product for verification and validation testing
Commit to ongoing personal development to improve technical and non-technical skillsets
Become an expert on the manufacturing process and be responsible to communicating all details of the manufacturing process to the broader team
Must Have Requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in medical device / catheter manufacturing or a related industry. Start-up environment would be a distinct advantage.
Exceptional work ethic–ability to “rollup sleeves”.
Self-directed, able to manage time, multi-task and meet deadlines, independently and proactively.
Excellent communication skills- the ability summarise observations and communicate them with the wider team, share progress updates, describe and report issues etc.
The above role profile is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.Duties, responsibilities and activities may change,or new ones maybe assigned from time to time.
If interested, please submit your CV and a letter outlining why you are the right person for the role through https://ie.indeed.com

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