R & D Test Engineer

Company Overview

Circadia Health is a medical technology company that has developed the world's first FDA cleared completely contactless remote patient monitoring system. Powered by cutting-edge technology and AI, the system allows for the early detection of medical events such as Congestive Heart Failure, COPD Exacerbations, Pneumonia, Sepsis, UTIs, and Falls. We're monitoring over 20,000 lives daily and growing rapidly. Our mission is to enhance patient outcomes and improve healthcare processes by providing cutting-edge solutions to healthcare providers and patients alike.

Position Overview

As an R&D Test Engineer at Circadia you will be working closely with Circadia’s research and development teams to assist in the development of new medical device technology through verification and validation. You will be responsible for:

1. Testing and verification of sensors, medical devices, and experimental setups.

2. Testing of new sensors and Circadia’s proprietary contactless vital sign monitoring technology on human subjects.

3. Contributing to clinical validation of Circadia’s proprietary medical device technology, including data collection from patients at clinical facilities.

4. Producing reports and documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements and Circadia’s quality management systems.

This is a mission-critical role, as you will be responsible for gathering the data required by the team to make key-design decisions, and to demonstrate safety and efficacy of medical device technology developed by Circadia. Circadia’s Contactless Monitoring technology currently serves 25k patients every day (growing to 100k in the next 2-3 years), with new technology being developed continuously. 

You will be expected to independently solve both practical and technical challenges, perform data collection using new sensor technologies, and to document and report on your work. You will also be expected to perform data collection on human subjects, including vulnerable patients in various clinical settings, for which you will need to travel. This role requires a technically-skilled and highly organized individual, with meticulous attention to detail and quality. Previous research experience is required, outstanding communication skills are essential.

• Testing and verification of sensors, medical device technology, and experimental setups
• Design, prototype and build test setups, build and test new hardware systems, develop control and data acquisition software
• Develop medical device and component verification test protocols, including detailed specification of test parameters 
• Develop data collection and management software tools
• Perform testing while maintaining rigorous documentation
• Process and analyze test data, and report results

• Testing of new sensor and medical device technology on human subjects
• Develop and prepare setups for experimental data collection on human subjects
• Prepare experimental procedures, including for investigational device technology and vital sign monitoring systems
• Perform human-subject data collection, while maintaining rigorous documentation
• Process and analyze test data, and report results

• Contribute to clinical validation of Circadia’s proprietary medical device technology
• Contribute to the preparation of investigational device clinical research studies, including study design and document preparation, while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
• Prepare and document study procedures and tools, including devices and secure data acquisition and management systems
• Contribute to the execution of clinical studies, through patient recruitment and enrolment, experimental data collection, and rigorous documentation
• Assist in processing and analysis of data, and reporting

• Producing reports and documentation for various medical device verification and validation efforts
• Document tests and write study reports
• Produce report figures
• Communicate findings with other RnD team members

• Masters in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar engineering discipline
• 2-3 years industry experience in the medical device industry
• Prior experience in research requirements
• Technical acumen: Technical problem solver with proven ability to build practical hardware and software solutions
• Detail oriented: Responsible for mission-critical data collection to drive key-design decisions. 
• Communications and Trust: Phenomenal communication skills with the ability to build rapport with R&D team members, lab managers, site directors, as well as vulnerable patients in clinical settings.
• Organisation and Getting Stuff Done: Juggling multiple projects and timelines. Prioritising. Keen eye for detail in all tasks and projects. Exceptional at making lists and maintaining organisation.
• Growth Mindset: Your ability to learn from mistakes, reflect on mistakes, and not make mistakes again. Being curious and asking questions and facing resilience in the face of setbacks.

• Full Single Coverage Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan Contribution (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off ~1.75 days per month (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Professional Training & Development
• Opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, including engineers, physicians, nurses, and others from various backgrounds on a daily basis 
• Annual Company Retreat

• This position may involve work in office, laboratory, clinical study site, and manufacturing environments. It may require periods of sitting, standing, and walking. The position occasionally involves lifting items up to 50 pounds, though reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.
• Daily use of a computer and other digital devices is required. Extended periods of standing may occur when facilitating meetings, conducting facility walkthroughs, or performing laboratory testing. The role may also require travel, including local and domestic trips. A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle are preferred but not mandatory.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Salary : $70,000 - $100,000