Lab Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Functions / Responsibilities :

Protocol Execution & Reporting

Executes test protocols for clinically-based surgical simulation and automated testing utilizing da Vinci Surgical Systems and other test equipment

Identifies and reports problems that arise during testing, and escalates new or persistent failure modes to appropriate engineering teams

Provides documentation to the cognizant Test Engineer that clearly indicates the results of product testing

Performs instrument and accessory cleaning and reprocessing

Other Responsibilities

Ensures successful, on-time completion of department projects; communicates constraints to direct management when successful project completion is at risk

Performs a broad variety of tasks in support of product verification and test process design as assigned by department management

Complies with company Department and Standard Operating Procedures

Works with Lab Manager to ensure adequate supply of test articles and other equipment or material

Required Skills and Experience

Experience working in a hardware production or test environment.

Language Skills : Ability to read, write and understand English. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees, supervisors, or engineers.

Mathematical Skills : Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Ability to determine the minimum, maximum and nominal value when provided with a specification and a tolerance.

Reasoning Ability : Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to report quality issues. Ability to suggest simple process improvements. Must be a quick learner with the ability understand complex products and processes.

Computer skills : Ability to use personal computers as part of daily work. Ability to use on-line documentation.

Other skills and abilities : Ability to work varying shifts. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to use basic tools and measuring equipment. Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision. Ability to multitask, and handle tasks with competing priorities effectively. Ability to work with biological samples, including blood, tissue and organs.

Integrity : Accepting and adhering to high ethical, moral, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions, and when dealing with others

Preferred Skills and Experience

Relevant experience in a medical device company

Medical device reprocessing experience a plus

Required Education and Training

Education and / or Experience : High school diploma or GED

Working Conditions

Reprocessing side requires to be standing or walking majority of the workday.