About Perfuze
R&D Process Technician - Permanent
Perfuze is a growth stage medical device company, based in Galway, dedicated to improving the quality of life for stroke patients. Perfuze is developing innovative catheter-based technology to extract blood clots from the brain following an Acute Ischemic Stroke. We are headquartered in the IDA Business Park in Dangan, Galway and have recently opened an office in NJ, USA. At Perfuze, we push the limits of what medical technology can do to help restore health and extend life. Our mission is to halve the number of patients who suffer disability post-stroke treatment. We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create significant innovations, but we will only succeed with the right people on our team.
Our Culture
An inclusive work environment, where all employees are valued, supported, and encouraged. All employees have a seat at the table and have influence. A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded. The opportunity to be at the forefront of a technology that can positively impact the treatment of one of the world's most devastating diseases.
Summary of the Role
The successful applicant will be part of a small team developing novel catheter technology to treat Stroke. The role includes early-stage development and prototyping of catheter concepts, process development, setup of a pilot line and preparation for volume manufacturing.
How You’ll Contribute
1. Building and prototyping new catheter concepts
2. Supporting the development of the device design and the manufacturing process
3. Performing product inspection and measurement
4. Performing incoming inspection of device components and materials
5. Conducting mechanical testing to establish device and component performance
6. Stocktaking and purchasing of equipment, components and other consumables required to support the production line
7. Training of new operators as required
8. Support the transfer of the product to a contact manufacturer as required
9. Support efforts to verify and validate new product designs
10. Building of product for verification and validation testing
11. Commit to ongoing personal development to improve technical and non-technical skillsets
12. Become an expert on the manufacturing process and be responsible for communicating all details of the manufacturing process to the broader team
Must Have Requirements
1. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
2. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in medical device / catheter manufacturing or a related industry. Start-up environment would be a distinct advantage.
3. Exceptional work ethic–ability to “roll up sleeves”.
4. Self-directed, able to manage time, multi-task and meet deadlines, independently and proactively.
5. Excellent communication skills - the ability to summarise observations and communicate them with the wider team, share progress updates, describe and report issues etc.
The above role profile is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned from time to time.
If interested, please submit your CV and a letter outlining why you are the right person for the role through this link.
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