Senior R&D Technician
South San Francisco, CA
Full Time
Experienced
About Zenflow
Zenflow, Inc. is a privately held medical device company dedicated to improving treatment for patients suffering from urinary obstruction caused by enlarged prostate. The innovative Spring® technology was designed with the patient experience in mind and relies on a small spring-like coil that gently props open the urethra, restoring its normal function while preserving the natural anatomy. The Zenflow Spring System is an investigational device and is not approved for commercial sale.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Sr. R&D Technician plays an important role in supporting the design, development, and testing of Zenflow’s products. This individual will work closely with engineers to build prototypes and verify product performance in accordance with regulatory standards.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
This position is based in South San Francisco, CA. The expected hourly range for this position is $35-$40 per hour, plus comprehensive benefits and equity. The base pay range reflects the target range for this position, but individual pay will be determined by additional factors such as job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training.
Zenflow, Inc. is a privately held medical device company dedicated to improving treatment for patients suffering from urinary obstruction caused by enlarged prostate. The innovative Spring® technology was designed with the patient experience in mind and relies on a small spring-like coil that gently props open the urethra, restoring its normal function while preserving the natural anatomy. The Zenflow Spring System is an investigational device and is not approved for commercial sale.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Sr. R&D Technician plays an important role in supporting the design, development, and testing of Zenflow’s products. This individual will work closely with engineers to build prototypes and verify product performance in accordance with regulatory standards.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support with R&D engineers, machinists, and designers to create working prototypes, specifications, and drawings for new products and product revisions.
- Conduct laboratory testing, data collection, and analysis to support product development and verification activities.
- Maintain an accurate lab notebook and include detailed documentation of experiments, protocols, and results.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, and manufacturing to transition products from concept to production.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring calibration and readiness for testing.
- Support root cause analysis and troubleshooting of device failures or performance issues.
- Work closely with engineers and other team members to support project goals.
- Maintain and support Quality System regulations in coordination with Document Control, Clinical, and Quality Assurance functions.
- Assemble and debug prototypes
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High School graduate or GED equivalent required. AA in a technical field is preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in the medical device industry required.
- Strong hands-on skills with mechanical assembly, catheter-based technologies, electronics, and laboratory instrumentation.
- Experience with mechanical drawing and knowledge of SolidWorks CAD software preferred.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of mechanical principles, knowledge of mechanisms and materials
This position is based in South San Francisco, CA. The expected hourly range for this position is $35-$40 per hour, plus comprehensive benefits and equity. The base pay range reflects the target range for this position, but individual pay will be determined by additional factors such as job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training.
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