R&D Technician

Shape the Future of Cancer Care at Luminate Medical

At Luminate, our mission is to make cancer care more human.

Our first two products, Lily and Lilac, are revolutionary wearable devices designed to address hair loss and peripheral neuropathy respectively – two of the most common and difficult side effects of cancer treatment. We have an exciting pipeline focused on building products that help cancer patients to live, not just survive. Lotus, our latest solution is a next-generation system designed to make at-home cancer care more accessible and efficient for both patients and clinics.

We’re looking for an R&D Technician to create and test prototypes, contribute to ideation and carry out design verification building and testing of our novel devices. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multi-award-winning team and play a decisive part in the development and production of life changing devices. Above all, you will need to enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, be passionate about working with people, and thrive in taking responsibility for delivering projects on-time to make a real-world patient impact.  

Working at Luminate Medical

• This is a key early hire at a rapidly growing company. You will have an opportunity to shape the development of multiple high-impact patient-facing products and gain first-hand insights into the growth of a start-up.


• We offer a highly competitive salary comparable with multinational medical device companies, a flexible benefits package (including health insurance and pension), alongside a company laptop, and headphones.


• We believe in quality of life in our products and for our people, and offer flexible working hours, and a generous vacation policy.
  

What You Will Do: 

• Develop patient-focused cancer care products by transforming concepts into physical prototypes at Luminate. 

• Utilise benchtop tools and manufacturing techniques, including 3D printing, vacuum forming, heat sealing, soldering and sewing, to bring R&D concepts to life. 

• Build products for verification testing and validation testing according to work instructions. 

• Perform product inspection and measurements. 

• Perform incoming inspection on materials and device components.

• Support R&D teams by contributing to brainstorms and design reviews, with a focus on design for manufacturability and assembly. 

• Contribute to design document creation: 

• Ensure high standards through a methodical approach. 

• Perform inspections and measurements on components and products. 

• Define & execute test methods and document results per test protocols. 

• Maintain lab operations by assisting with: 

• Ensuring equipment calibration and preventative maintenance. 

• Upholding safety procedures. 

• Managing inventory of consumables and equipment. 

• Reviewing and updating procedures as needed. 

Personal Attributes – The Ideal Candidate Is: 

• Creative: A creative problem solver who is enthusiastic about new ideas.  

• Open: A proactive team player who seeks to help develop your teammates. You are willing to adopt, engage with and shape company culture in a positive manner. You can give and receive candid feedback in a constructive and positive manner.  

• Communicative: Proficient in written and verbal communication and collaboration skills. You are able to share ideas and support exploration of other ideas.   

• Self-Driven: You have a sense of urgency in your work and thrive when taking responsibility for tasks.  

• Organised: You can prioritise your list of tasks with input from more senior colleagues and ensure actions are completed on time. 

Requirements – The Ideal Candidate Must Have: 

• 2 years of medical device production experience or degree in design or biomedical engineering. 

• Ability to read 2D component drawings & take measurements according to it.  

• Flexibility, persistence, resourcefulness and a drive to succeed. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office; outlook, word and excel. 

• Enjoy making things and working with their hands. 

• Enjoy participating in a team environment, all working towards a common goal. 

Advantages – It Would be Advantageous to Have: 

• A qualification in medical device manufacturing. 

• A qualification in a technical or design background. 

• Experience working in a role which required compliance to Good Manufacturing Practice or a Quality Management System. 

• Solidworks (or similar), 3D CAD Proficiency. 

• Experience working with rapid prototyping techniques including 3D printing, vacuum forming, heat sealing. 

• Taken on hands-on projects outside of work 

Don’t have all of these requirements? 

Some people are less likely to apply for a role unless they are 100% qualified. Your experience, skills and passion will set you apart – tell us what you have learned and achieved, whether personal or work-related! With the right mindset, many of the skills above can be learned on the job. If this role excites you, don’t let the description hold you back!