Clinical Development Lab Technician

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of the Position

The Clinical Development Lab Technician (CDLT) executes laboratory experiments alongside Clinical Development Engineers to evaluate the safety and efficacy of products for our surgical robotic system platforms.  The CDLT is responsible for conducting laboratory experiments on bench-top tissue models, supporting execution and data collection during ex-vivo and in-vivo laboratory experiments, managing laboratory equipment and study logistics, and assisting in documentation and data analysis.   The CDLT may also support general lab operations including systems repair and maintenance, inventory supply management, lab equipment and audio/visual setup and troubleshooting, and ordering of supplies/equipment.

Essential Job Duties

• ​​Handle, dissect, prepare and apply therapy to various ex-vivo tissues
• Perform laboratory experiments utilizing the da Vinci Surgical Platforms and competitor products on ex-vivo tissue models
• Assist or lead execution of straight-forward product development laboratory assessments
• Serve as bedside assistant in pre-clinical validations
• Fabricate dry bench top models for testing
• Collect and documents data during laboratory experiments
• Provide set-up and end of lab clean up support
• Assemble, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment
• Effectively learn use of new specialty equipment to support a wide variety of labs
• Attain level of proficiency to perform key pre-clinical tasks without supervision
• Manage logistics for onsite and offsite studies, including tissue and/or equipment/supplies shipping, ordering, tracking, and receiving
• Assist in documentation and data analysis, such as inputting values into a database, converting raw data into tables and graphs, reviewing and editing video, and analyzing data using statistics
• Manage lab equipment and robotic system repairs/maintenance/setup including audio/visual equipment and connectivity
• Propose, plan, and implement process improvements in lab​
• Able to independently organize and execute appropriately scoped assignments
• Communicate findings and updates in a timely and organized manner to engineering team
• Build strong relationships and trust with collaborators, such as engineers and other technicians
• Keep Intuitive’s vision and values at the forefront of decision making
• ​Perform other duties as required to support the company’s overall strategy and goals

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• ​Minimum 4-6 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in medical device industry and/or working with tissue models
• Exposure to surgical terminology, anatomy, and surgical technique
• Mechanical aptitude and intuition for spatial relations, proficiency with laboratory equipment and troubleshooting
• Strong skills in experimental and scientific methods and data collection/analysis
• Excellent teamwork skills to ensure timely project success
• Proficient in working with computer systems and office applications including Word, Excel, Smartsheet, etc.
• Proficient in learning and basic troubleshooting of new software applications, such as purchasing, expense reporting, or equipment calibration management software, which require understanding workflows for entering initial inputs as well as making updates.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Required Education and Training

• ​​Minimum relevant Associate’s degree or High School diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred

Working Conditions ​

• ​Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Ability to lift 40 lbs of weight

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with in-vivo models

Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.