R&D Technician – Medical Devices

Role overview

Vivifi Medical is hiring an R&D Technician focused on medical devices to help drive verification and validation work as the team moves toward clinical studies. The role is based onsite at the Center for Device Innovation (CDI) within Texas Medical Center (TMC) in Greater Houston, and involves close collaboration with engineering teammates to test, refine, and improve device technology.

About the company and setting

The company is part of Texas Medical Center Innovation (TMCi), a leading life sciences ecosystem built to accelerate healthcare breakthroughs. Its research and development program is backed by notable grants and is advancing toward clinical research and regulatory submissions.

What you will do

• Support verification and validation activities, including bench tests, mechanical and electrical assessments, and preclinical work.
• Help create and execute design verification plans, develop test methods, and contribute to regulatory readiness under standards such as ISO 13485, FDA, and IEC.
• Run test procedures to evaluate device performance, dependability, and safety.
• Record test outcomes, analyze data, and prepare findings in line with quality and regulatory documentation requirements.
• Work with engineers, clinicians, and outside collaborators to improve device performance.
• Assist with prototyping, device assembly, and troubleshooting of components.
• Keep lab equipment and test fixtures in good condition while following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Take part in design reviews, risk evaluations, and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).

What the employer is looking for

• An associate degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a similar discipline; a bachelor’s degree is beneficial but not mandatory.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in medical device research and development, verification and validation, or product testing.
• Practical exposure to mechanical and electrical testing in a medical device environment.
• Working knowledge of FDA rules, ISO 13485, IEC 60601-1, and design control practices.
• Experience with tools such as SolidWorks, MATLAB, or LabVIEW is advantageous.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving startup environment and balancing several tasks at once.

Why this role stands out

• Opportunity to join a startup working to improve urologic healthcare.
• Hands-on involvement in advanced medical device development.
• Collaborative, energetic workplace at CDI in Texas Medical Center.
• Chance to contribute to clinical translation and regulatory pathways.

Additional information

This is an onsite full-time role in Greater Houston. The position is centered on medical device R&D and does not specify salary, number of openings, or start date details in the source information.