Senior Laboratory Technician, Biocompatibility Testing
Core
Conduct in vivo laboratory testing to evaluate biocompatibility and biological safety of medical devices using small animals.
Role type
Senior Laboratory Technician (Biocompatibility Testing)
Builds
Non-clinical test data and reports for medical device manufacturing and regulatory submissions.
Domain
Medical device / Biocompatibility testing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
in vivo biological testing, small animal handling, animal dosing, health assessments, study protocol execution, laboratory equipment maintenance, inventory management, method validation, SOP adherence
Preferred skills
ISO 10993 testing, GLP/GDP/GMP compliance, RVT/LAT certification, ISO/USP/ASTM biocompatibility evaluation, QSR/FDA/ISO regulations, AALAS regulations
Technologies
CO2 incubators, refrigerator/freezer, laboratory instruments
Responsibilities
Perform in vivo studies (mouse systemic toxicity, rabbit intracutaneous reactivity, guinea pig maximization), manage animal husbandry and sample collection, maintain laboratory safety and equipment, execute validation protocols, lead continuous improvement projects, train lower-level technicians
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC