Biomedical Engineer I

Tandem Diabetes Care

4d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

GROW WITH US: Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take the “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry. STAY AWESOME: Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology — an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. But we’re so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com A DAY IN THE LIFE: Biomedical Engineers at Tandem are responsible for developing and running insulin compatibility, biocompatibility, leachable and extractable testing for various insulin pump platforms and configurations. A Biomedical Engineer at Tandem also: Executes test protocols for Insulin Compatibility testing that includes test setup, programing profiles for pumping, sample preparation and sample collection. Supports vendor relationships and testing with outsourced laboratories by reviewing quotes, placing orders for the testing, preparing, and shipping the samples. Participates in test planning and scheduling as well as compiles manages test results and writes reports that will be used to support regulatory submissions for our products. Reviews specifications for test fixtures and pumping profiles to support insulin compatibility testing. Reviews test protocols and specifications to verify test fixtures and system performance. Documents test verification in reports with supporting data. Participates in formulation of hypotheses, design experiments, and conducts testing to inform decision-making. Writes detailed and easily understood work instructions, test protocols, and test reports. Participates in the defining requirements of mechanical systems, experimental designs and specialized test equipment associated with insulin compatibility testing. Confirms completion of required training plan before assuming job responsibilities. Follows safe practices when handling hazards (biological and chemical) and adheres to proper disposal practices. Ensures compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA, and other legal and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, Biology, Chemistry or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6-months of experience in a lab setting including detailed development of test methods and protocols and writing detailed reports.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical knowledge to varying levels within organization.
• Some knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Exposure to testing methodology in a product development environment.
• Ability to assert own ideas and persuade others through effectively consolidating, evaluating, and presenting relevant information.
• Capable of using statistical techniques and tools to summarize data and support conclusions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to alter behavior and opinions in light of new information.
• Experience with MS Office.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and knowledge of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Executes test protocols for Insulin Compatibility testing that includes test setup, programing profiles for pumping, sample preparation and sample collection.
• Supports vendor relationships and testing with outsourced laboratories by reviewing quotes, placing orders for the testing, preparing, and shipping the samples.
• Participates in test planning and scheduling as well as compiles manages test results and writes reports that will be used to support regulatory submissions for our products.
• Reviews specifications for test fixtures and pumping profiles to support insulin compatibility testing.
• Reviews test protocols and specifications to verify test fixtures and system performance.
• Documents test verification in reports with supporting data.
• Participates in formulation of hypotheses, design experiments, and conducts testing to inform decision-making.
• Writes detailed and easily understood work instructions, test protocols, and test reports.
• Participates in the defining requirements of mechanical systems, experimental designs and specialized test equipment associated with insulin compatibility testing.
• Confirms completion of required training plan before assuming job responsibilities.
• Follows safe practices when handling hazards (biological and chemical) and adheres to proper disposal practices.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA, and other legal and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Tandem offers health care benefits such as medical, dental, vision available your first day, as well as health savings accounts and flexible saving accounts.
• You’ll also receive 11 paid holidays per year, a minimum of 20 days of paid time off (with accrual starting on day 1) and you will have access to a 401k plan with company match as well as an Employee Stock Purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees