Sr. Research and Development Technician, Advanced Development - Pleasanton, CA

Calyxo • Pleasanton, CA

88d • $85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Senior Technician is a critical member of the Advanced Development team, responsible for hands-on support in the design, testing, and manufacturing of innovative medical devices. This role blends technical skill with collaboration, playing a vital part in building and evaluating prototypes, improving processes, and maintaining equipment to ensure high-quality and regulatory-compliant products. Working closely with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing teams, the Senior Technician contributes to key milestones from early-stage development through product launch and beyond in a dynamic, fast-paced medical device environment.

Requirements

• Education: Associates degree or technical certification in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a medical device, biotech or other related regulated field.
• Work location: Pleasanton, CA. This job is fully on-site.
• Working knowledge of computers, word processing, Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and spreadsheets.
• Competent in reading and understanding engineering drawings and specifications to accurately assemble and build prototypes.
• Competent with basic shop tools (test machines, hand tools, machining tools, soldering etc).
• Qualifications: catheter build and construction techniques (laminating, tipping, joining, braiding, laser cutting).
• Compliance with relevant county, state, and Federal rules regarding vaccinations.

Nice To Haves

• Solidworks or other CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Support product development by building prototypes, conducting tests, and documenting results in collaboration with R&D and engineering teams.
• Perform root cause analysis of technical issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain lab equipment, fixtures, and tools to ensure consistent performance.
• Author and revise work instructions, test protocols, and technical documentation.
• Assist in validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ and design verification testing.
• Support manufacturing transfer activities including pilot builds and process documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company quality systems (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820).

Benefits

• A competitive base salary of $85,000 - $100,000 and variable incentive plan.
• Stock options – ownership and a stake in growing a mission-driven company.
• Employee benefits package that includes 401(k), healthcare insurance and paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees