Lab Assistant 2

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

6d•$23 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The New Product Verification Department assures that products are safe, reliable, and effective, supporting product and process quality in new product development and production. The department works on da Vinci Surgical System product lines, including endoscopic instruments and supporting accessories. In this role, the employee supports new product development by helping assure the quality of new designs, identifying issues related to designs and processes, and working with Test Engineers to develop harmonized test methods. The role executes clinical surgical simulation and automated test protocols using da Vinci Surgical Systems and other test equipment, reports and escalates problems found during testing, and documents product test results for the responsible Test Engineer. It also includes cleaning and reprocessing instruments and accessories, supporting department projects and test-process design, maintaining adequate supplies with the Lab Manager, and following company procedures. The position is fully onsite and has an evening shift.

Requirements

Experience working in a hardware production or test environment.
Ability to read, write, and understand English, including instructions and short correspondence; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and determine minimum, maximum, and nominal values from a specification and tolerance.
Ability to follow instructions using common-sense reasoning, report quality issues, suggest simple process improvements, and learn complex products and processes quickly.
Ability to use personal computers and online documentation in daily work.
Ability to work varying shifts, work as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision, use basic tools and measuring equipment, and manage multitasking and competing priorities.
Ability to work with biological samples, including blood, tissue, and organs.
Demonstrated integrity and adherence to high ethical, moral, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions, and interactions.
High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in a medical device company.
Experience with MatLab.
Manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Execute test protocols for clinically based surgical simulation and automated testing using da Vinci Surgical Systems and other test equipment.
Identify and report problems arising during testing, and escalate new or persistent failure modes to appropriate engineering teams.
Provide the cognizant Test Engineer with documentation clearly indicating product testing results.
Clean and reprocess instruments and accessories.
Support on-time completion of department projects and communicate constraints to direct management when completion is at risk.
Perform tasks supporting product verification and test-process design as assigned by department management.
Comply with company department and standard operating procedures.
Work with the Lab Manager to ensure adequate supplies of test articles, equipment, and materials.