Position Title: R&D Technician
Work Location: Plymouth, MN 55442
Assignment Duration:11+ Months
Work Schedule:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Position Summary:
Analyzes verbal or statistical data to prepare reports and studies for use by professional workers in a variety of scientific or engineering areas.
May be proficient in qualitative and/or quantitative lab methods. Includes all levels of education and experience. 1-4 years experience required or a BS degree.
Supports engineering and scientific personnel in laboratory testing, product development, and characterization activities.
Performs hands-on bench work including test setup, sample preparation, execution of test protocols, operation of laboratory equipment, data collection, and documentation of results.
Maintains accurate records in accordance with established procedures and quality requirements. Assists with device characterization, verification testing, and process development activities. Maintains laboratory organization and equipment readiness and works collaboratively with cross-functional team members to achieve project objectives.
Specifically, we're seeking candidates with experience supporting in vitro preclinical testing, following laboratory protocols, collecting and documenting data, and working in a regulated lab environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supports engineering and scientific personnel in laboratory testing, product development, and characterization activities.
- Performs hands-on bench work including test setup, sample preparation, execution of test protocols, operation of laboratory equipment, data collection, and documentation of results.
- Maintains accurate records in accordance with established procedures and quality requirements.
- Assists with device characterization, verification testing, and process development activities.
- Maintains laboratory organization and equipment readiness.
- Planning and conducting experiments.
- Operating and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
- Preparing test samples.
- Collecting data with a high degree of accuracy and repeatability.
- Analyzing results.
- Preparing technical reports, study plans, and documentation.
- Supporting device characterization, verification testing, and process development activities.
Qualification & Experience:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, or a related technical field, or 1-4 years of experience in a laboratory, R&D, testing, or manufacturing environment.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
- Ability to follow written procedures and work independently and/or with team on routine assignments.
- Preferred experience in a laboratory, R&D, testing, medical device, biotechnology, manufacturing, or other related technical environment.
- Must be easy to work with and willing to work in a team environment.
- Preferred Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field is preferred but not required.
- Demonstrated experience executing experiments, collecting and documenting data, and operating laboratory or test equipment.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret experimental results and generate reliable, high-quality data.
- Experience analyzing data and preparing technical reports, study documentation, or protocols is preferred.
- Ability to quickly learn new experimental methods and work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to producing accurate, reproducible, and well-documented results.
- Hands-on laboratory testing and experimental execution.
- Ability to collect, document, and organize experimental data with a high degree of accuracy, precision, and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret results and identify trends, observations, and potential issues.
- Experience operating laboratory or test equipment and following established procedures, protocols, and SOPs.
- Ability to generate reliable, reproducible, and well-documented experimental results.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis.
- Strong written communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to learn new techniques, methods, and technologies quickly.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills, scientific curiosity, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Additional Information:
- Onsite position in Plymouth, MN.
- Requirements: 1-4 years of laboratory, R&D, testing, or manufacturing experience.
- Experience in a regulated environment.
- Responsibilities: Perform laboratory testing, sample preparation, data collection, and documentation.
- Support R&D engineers with product development and characterization activities.
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Spectraforce Technologies
Jul 27, 2026