Are you looking to start or build your career in medical device testing? Join a leading medical device design and development company as a Test Technician within their Device Testing team, working on a genuinely fascinating range of medical and drug delivery devices. From injectable and inhalation devices through to robotics and surgical instruments.
This is a fantastic entry point into the industry, with a clearly defined route for career progression as you gain experience.
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting hands-on testing across a variety of projects, from early-stage R&D through to formal design verification and post-market investigations
Carrying out mechanical and functional testing - think force testing, weighing, measuring physical dimensions, and detailed visual inspections
Running environmental stress conditioning and working with bespoke test rigs
Following test methods, protocols and quality documentation (SOPs, WIs) to a consistently high standard
Generating and recording accurate test data
Occasionally supporting electronic test and build workYou'll work closely within a multi-disciplinary project team, under supervision as you learn the ropes.
What We're Looking For
Previous experience conducting laboratory testing (this doesn't need to be in medical devices - general lab experience from university or another industry is fine)
A good understanding of health and safety practices in a lab environment
Experience creating test data and writing up results
A relevant degree or equivalent practical/vocational experience (BTEC-level lab work also considered)
Basic Excel skillsYou're likely to be either fresh out of university or have up to around two years' experience. What matters most is your personality: you're conscientious, keen to learn, not afraid to ask for help, and able to stay calm and focused under pressure. Any customer-facing or client-service experience (even from part-time work) is a real bonus.
Career Progression
This role offers a genuinely structured path forward:
Test Technician (this role) - supervised for your first 6 months while you build core skills and pass probation
Test Scientist - working independently on specific tasks
Analytical Scientist - recognised as a subject matter expert, responsible for method validationGraduates with a relevant master's degree can typically expect to progress through to Analytical Scientist within around two years.
Location & Commute
This is a full time, on-site, laboratory based role in Cambridgeshire. It's well suited to those driving in, and there are also good cycle routes for anyone commuting from the Cambridge direction or from local villages - with bike storage, showers and towels provided on site for cyclists.
The Package
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000, depending on experience
Full time, permanent position
Structured career development pathway
Work on genuinely varied, high-impact medical technology
Apply now with your CV, or get in touch to find out more about this opportunity
Salary description
£25000.00 - £30000.00 per year