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Varian

Tech-enabled radiation oncology hardware and software

Laboratory Technician 1

Biomedical Engineering & Medical DevicesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeUnited StatesIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate or four-year degree is preferred in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
  • At least 2 years of laboratory experience; medical-device or other regulated-industry experience is preferred.
  • Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills are required.
  • Experience assembling and evaluating mechanical, fluidic, or electromechanical systems is preferred.
  • Experience building and maintaining prototype devices, fixtures, or experimental test setups is preferred.
  • Familiarity with computer-aided design software is required; SolidWorks is preferred.
  • Experience with rapid prototyping methods, including 3D printing, machining, laser cutting, or fixture fabrication, is preferred.
  • Experience using engineering measurement equipment such as calipers, pressure gauges, flow measurement devices, and force gauges is preferred.
  • Knowledge of laboratory and engineering test methods, including mechanical testing, flow testing, microscopy, and prototype performance evaluation, is preferred.
  • Familiarity with medical-device regulatory requirements (FDA and MDD) and quality requirements (QSR and ISO 13485), or experience in a similarly regulated industry, is preferred.
  • Experience working within a company's Quality System is preferred.
  • Experience developing regulated medical devices or combination products is preferred.
  • Experience with design verification and validation is preferred.
  • Ability to define and develop test procedures and perform design verification is required.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot prototype devices, test fixtures, and laboratory equipment.
  • Design, build, and modify benchtop test setups to evaluate device performance and functionality.
  • Support product development through prototype assembly, testing, data collection, and design iteration.
  • Conduct performance characterization and verification testing of prototype systems and device components.
  • Assist with root-cause investigations through hands-on troubleshooting, prototype testing, and failure analysis.
  • Maintain prototype inventory, engineering hardware, tooling, and test fixtures.
  • Collaborate with engineers to develop and execute benchtop experiments and engineering studies.
  • Apply basic scientific principles and laboratory procedures to execute test methods.
  • Operate laboratory and engineering test equipment; make observations; collect data; analyze results; and document findings.
  • Characterize microsphere-based devices and prototype systems for mechanical, functional, and performance-related properties.
  • Perform quality assurance testing of implantable devices to ensure conformance to design specifications.
  • Plan and conduct research and development activities to define and develop implantable microsphere devices, including test execution and basic research.
  • Assist in the development, assembly, and evaluation of prototype devices and systems to demonstrate technical feasibility and support design decisions.
  • Assist with new product development projects and cost-reduction design activities.
  • Write technical documentation, including process descriptions and test methods.
  • Manage laboratory equipment, tools, and materials.
  • Manage installation of new laboratory equipment with vendors and in accordance with Varian quality requirements.
  • Contribute to and maintain FDA-compliant Design History Files.
  • Execute process improvements related to quality-system compliance with FDA 510(k), QSR, and ISO 13485.
  • Participate in complaint investigations and product failure analysis.
  • Provide root-cause analysis support and drive implementation of corrective actions for process-related issues.
  • Assist with experiments, equipment management, and testing for embolics products.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in medical-device or other regulated industry.
  • Experience assembling and evaluating mechanical, fluidic, or electromechanical systems.
  • Experience building and maintaining prototype devices, fixtures, or experimental test setups.
  • Familiarity with SolidWorks.
  • Experience with rapid prototyping methods, including 3D printing, machining, laser cutting, or fixture fabrication.
  • Experience using engineering measurement equipment such as calipers, pressure gauges, flow measurement devices, and force gauges.
  • Knowledge of laboratory and engineering test methods, including mechanical testing, flow testing, microscopy, and prototype performance evaluation.
  • Familiarity with medical-device regulatory requirements (FDA and MDD) and quality requirements (QSR and ISO 13485), or experience in a similarly regulated industry.
  • Experience working within a company's Quality System.
  • Experience developing regulated medical devices or combination products.
  • Experience with design verification and validation.

About the Company

Varian

Tech-enabled radiation oncology hardware and software

Varian, part of Siemens Healthineers, focuses on oncology by providing integrated radiation oncology solutions that combine software, hardware, patient data, and care teams. Its offerings include treatment-planning software, radiation therapy machines, and data-management systems that work together to enable precise cancer treatments. The company differentiates itself through an integrated platform approach and services like Oncology-as-a-Service (OaaS), which lets healthcare providers adopt advanced radiation oncology with ongoing service support rather than large upfront investments. Varian serves healthcare providers such as hospitals and cancer centers, helping them deliver coordinated care and improve patient outcomes. Its goal is to reduce the fear of cancer by using data and technology to support clinicians in delivering effective treatments.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Palo Alto, CA
Founded
1948

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