R&D Technician – Medical Devices

Company: Occuity

Location: Reading

Reports to: Lead Engineer

Employment type: Full-time – Office based (Reading, UK)

Role summary

We are seeking a R&D Laboratory Technician to support the development, testing, and quality assurance of our optical medical devices. This is an entry-level position suited to someone with a scientific or engineering background looking to build a career in the medical device industry. Working under supervision, the technician will carry out laboratory testing, maintain equipment and records, and support the wider R&D and quality teams in a regulated environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting with the assembly of prototype devices

• Perform testing and data collection on prototype devices

• Working closely with engineers and manufacturing technicians to develop innovative solutions to design, manufacture and assembly process problems

• Inspecting the quality of components at goods-in

• Maintaining and organising lab equipment

• Machining prototype parts using a 5-axis CNC mill and developing CAM toolpaths

• Growing prototype parts using 3D printers (FDM and SLA)

• Updating lab registers, databases and documents (e.g. equipment requiring calibration, stock inventory and risk assessments)

• Proactive restocking of inventory and consumables to support fast-paced development

• Development of lab growth/innovation proposals to enhance Occuity’s capabilities and speed

Essential skills and experience

• Appreciation and desire to work across the full medical product lifecycle - from concept to design to manufacture to post-launch sustaining

• Experience interpreting 2D engineering drawings with GD&T

• Experience of using rapid prototyping techniques to quickly test concepts

• Appreciation of working within a quality and regulatory framework, preferably medical

• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team to tight deadlines

• Capable of being flexible and resilient in a fast-paced start-up environment

Desirable

• Experience managing an R&D laboratory

• Experience working responsibly with AI tools with effective results

• Experience using 3D CAD tools (preferably Onshape)

• Experience working with precise medical opto-electro-mechanical products

• Experience of agile project management tools (preferably Jira)

• Experience working in an early-stage start-up

What we offer

• Company pension scheme

• 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Employee share incentive scheme

• The opportunity to contribute to innovative medical technology and make a meaningful impact within a growing company