Lab Technician - Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

ABOUT ORGANOX:

OrganOx is a commercial stage organ technology company dedicated to developing technologies to improve outcomes for patients with acute or chronic organ failure. The company was established as a spin out of the University of Oxford in 2008 and is now part of the Terumo Group. OrganOx is a pioneer in normothermic machine perfusion (NMP). It's flagship platform, the metra®, is available for use in the U.S., Europe, Canada, and Australia. It has been utilized in over 7,000 liver transplants to date to keep donor livers in a metabolically active state outside the body enabling longer preservation times and functional assessment of the organ prior to transplant, leading to an increased number of organs available for transplant. Founded in 1921, Terumo Corporation (TSE:4543) strives to fulfil its mission of “Contributing to Society through Healthcare” by providing a comprehensive range of solutions in the fields of therapeutic procedures, hospital operations, and life sciences in more than 160 countries and regions.

Position Summary

The Lab Technician is responsible for supporting R&D, prototyping, and manufacturing teams through the preparation, assembly, and testing of mechanical and electronic components. The role requires hands-on use of Milling and Drilling, 3D printers, Soldering, PCB Rework and other laboratory equipment to produce high-quality prototypes and fixtures.

This is an on-site position in Oxford to ensure close collaboration with engineering and production teams

Listed below are the major responsibilities of the role and a brief description of some of the key tasks to be performed. This list is not totally exhaustive.

Major Responsibilities

Under direction from the Principal Electronics Engineer, the Lab Technician will be responsible for:

• PCB Rework and cable assemblies
• Operating milling and lathe machines to produce custom mechanical parts.
• Using 3D printing equipment for rapid prototyping.
• Assembling and testing prototypes and sub-assemblies for medical devices.
• Maintaining lab equipment, tools, and materials to ensure readiness for projects.
• Assisting engineers with test setups, data recording, and troubleshooting.
• Supporting documentation of builds and tests according to quality standards.
• Adhering to the letter and spirit of OrganOx’s Code of Conduct and all other company policies.

Requirements:
Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience with milling and lathe machine operation.
• Experience with 3D printing and CAD file preparation.
• Prototyping and small-batch assembly skills.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electronic systems.
• Ability to follow engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Significant relevant laboratory or workshop experience gained in a similar role

Benefits:
At OrganOx, we value innovation, evidence, integrity, teamwork, respect, and passion. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans. We support work-life balance and provide opportunities for ongoing professional development.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation race, or any other characteristics protected by law.