Sewing Technician

Capstan Medical, Inc. • Santa Cruz, CA

56d • Onsite

About The Position

Occam Labs is an engineering incubator targeting early-stage medical device design. We focus on cultivating cutting edge technology centered on patient value. Our team is highly collaborative and hands-on, takes pride in iterating quickly, and believes that the best ideas can come from anywhere or any person! We always have multiple programs in the pipeline, so as a small team, we tend to wear multiple hats on a daily basis.

Occam Labs is uniquely positioned in Santa Cruz, which we have chosen to be geographically close-to but intentionally separate from the greater SF Bay Area. This gives us access to the amazing technical talent of the bay area but in an environment that we feel is conducive to doing our best creative work. Our office is located in a repurposed warehouse space that used to be the Wrigley Gum factory, now the funky/diverse home to several bicycle companies, many art and architecture studios, a maker space, and several biotech startups. It is adjacent to large tracts of open space with bicycle trails straight from the office doors offering access to the hills and beaches of Wilder Ranch State Park for road/mountain bicycle riding, hiking, and surfing.

Currently, our active programs at Occam Labs target catheter-based, repair devices for diseases that affect the heart. These kinds of devices present patients with compelling, minimally invasive alternatives to traditional surgical methods. For most patients, this means less pain after surgery and being able to return to normal life much more quickly. For many older patients, reducing surgical trauma can make the difference between life and death. Our current strength is in micro-scale mechanical medical devices on the cutting edge of medicine, but we are constantly evolving. The team has a collective background designing a wide variety of medical devices including cardiac devices, catheter-based devices, collapsible implants, surgical tools and robotic systems.

Description:
Sewing technicians are required to execute prescribed hand-sewing techniques such as running stitch, whip stitch and over hand knots in the process of building heart valve replacements and implants.
Hand sewing techniques are to be performed under a microscope. You will be expected to sew material to a frame that is ~1mm thick.
Build activities are to be recorded and documented.
Previous experience working with medical device assembly is welcomed but not necessary.
Application of technical ability, fine motor skills, and attention to detail to execute the production of surgically implanted replacement valves.
Solutions mixing and experience in handling tissue is a plus.
Agile, and able to perform different tasks throughout the day as priorities change.
Use of Google suite, Microsoft365 and comparable computer systems may be used.
This position is 100% on-site, located in our Santa Cruz, CA. facility.

Requirements

• Familiarity with a variety of hand sewing tools such as suture, straight and swaged needles, needle holders, scissors and microscopes.
• Being open to training is a must- Eager to learn with good communication skills. We’re looking for candidates with a positive attitude who are honest with their skills and abilities.
• Precise adherence to written manufacturing process instructions (MPI’s) through the understanding of written and picture instructions.
• Capable communicator able to carry out activities described in written instructions.
• Ability to work a full shift using a microscope.
• Detail oriented, and able to transcribe written information to production documentation.
• Competent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent manual sewing skills.
• Competent in working using a microscope
• Ability to sit for long periods of time and perform repetitive tasks.
• Team player-honest, hardworking, dependable.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with medical device assembly is welcomed but not necessary.
• Solutions mixing and experience in handling tissue is a plus.
• Previous experience working within a Quality System for the production of medical devices will set you apart from the field!

Responsibilities

• Execute prescribed hand-sewing techniques such as running stitch, whip stitch and over hand knots in the process of building heart valve replacements and implants.
• Hand sewing techniques are to be performed under a microscope.
• Sew material to a frame that is ~1mm thick.
• Build activities are to be recorded and documented.
• Application of technical ability, fine motor skills, and attention to detail to execute the production of surgically implanted replacement valves.
• Solutions mixing
• Handling tissue
• Perform different tasks throughout the day as priorities change.
• Use of Google suite, Microsoft365 and comparable computer systems may be used.

Benefits

• We offer a fun, fast-paced, collaborative environment where you will be working on transformational technologies in the cardiac healthcare space that can make a meaningful impact for patients.
• We offer outstanding benefits with medical, dental, and vision covered at 100% for you and your family, as well as flex time off.
• We thrive in our work-hard, play-hard environment. Bring your bike or running shoes if you’d like or just be ready to enjoy a fun office outing. We enjoy time inside the office and out!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed