Calyxo, Inc. · 14 hours ago
Sr. Research and Development Technician, Advanced Development - Pleasanton, CA
Pleasanton, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expCalyxo, Inc. is a medical device company headquartered in Pleasanton, California, focused on improving kidney stone treatment. The Senior Research and Development Technician will provide hands-on support in the design, testing, and manufacturing of innovative medical devices, collaborating closely with R&D and engineering teams to ensure high-quality and regulatory-compliant products.
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Responsibilities
The Senior Technician plays a key role in supporting the development, testing, manufacturing, and maintenance of medical devices. This position requires a high level of technical expertise, hands-on problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams. The Senior Technician will contribute to early stage prototype builds, process improvements, and compliance with regulatory and quality system requirements
Support product development by building prototypes, conducting tests, and documenting results in collaboration with R&D and engineering teams
Perform root cause analysis of technical issues and recommend corrective actions
Maintain lab equipment, fixtures, and tools to ensure consistent performance
Author and revise work instructions, test protocols, and technical documentation
Assist in validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ and design verification testing
Support manufacturing transfer activities including pilot builds and process documentation
Ensure compliance with company quality systems (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820)
Qualification
Required
Education: Associates degree or technical certification in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field
Minimum 5 years experience in a medical device, biotech or other related regulated field
Work location: Pleasanton, CA. This job is fully on-site
Working knowledge of computers, word processing, Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and spreadsheets
Competent in reading and understanding engineering drawings and specifications to accurately assemble and build prototypes
Competent with basic shop tools (test machines, hand tools, machining tools, soldering etc)
Qualifications: catheter build and construction techniques (laminating, tipping, joining, braiding, laser cutting)
Compliance with relevant county, state, and Federal rules regarding vaccinations
Preferred
Solidworks or other CAD software
Benefits
Stock options – ownership and a stake in growing a mission-driven company
Employee benefits package that includes 401(k), healthcare insurance and paid vacation
Company
Calyxo, Inc.
Calyxo, Inc.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$125.44MKey Investors
Avidity Partners
2024-12-26Series Unknown· $28.28M
2023-12-12Series D· $50M
2022-07-06Series C· $32.7M
Leadership Team
Joseph Catanese
President & CEO
Doug Hughes
CFO (Calyxo Inc)
Recent News
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