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Medical Device Prototyping Technician
| Posting date: | 19 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,805 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Aston University |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 0233-25 |
Summary
Applications are invited for the post of Medical Device Prototyping Technician within the Aston University’s Department of Mechanical, Biomedical and Design Engineering. We are seeking a Technician to maintain, provision and run the equipment involved in prototyping of medical devices needed for support of SMEs (including additive manufacturing and 3D anatomical modelling) using Aston know-how and resource. As the successful candidate you should demonstrate the ability to use the equipment and carry out prototyping jobs for all stakeholders engaged through this programme.
We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with expertise in 3D printing (pre and post processing), and lab management expertise.
Applicants must have a degree, HNC, HND or equivalent C&G qualification in an engineering/design discipline.
At Technician level, we seek a candidate to contribute to Aston’s research activities. In particular, you will be integrated in a unique platform of researchers to accelerate the translation of innovations through clinical and commercial impact initiatives. This new post is seen as vital in allowing us to pursue innovation in biomedical research and very significant opportunities exist for the correct candidate to grow within the University.
You will work in the Design Factory as part of the team to achieve the goals of the project reporting to the Design Factory management team.
Informal enquires about this post may be made to Paul Gretton (p.gretton@aston.ac.uk)
What we offer:
Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
Great family-friendly policies.
On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.
The salary being offered for this role is below the minimum threshold for required to sponsor new applicants to the Skilled Worker route. However, Aston University may be able to sponsor the successful candidate if they:
Are under 26 years old
Hold a PhD that is relevant to the role
Have held a Student or Graduate visa in the last 2 years
Are already in the UK with a Tier 2 or Skilled Worker visa issued before April 4th 2024
Please contact hr_immigration@aston.ac.uk if you would like to discuss your eligibility for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with expertise in 3D printing (pre and post processing), and lab management expertise.
Applicants must have a degree, HNC, HND or equivalent C&G qualification in an engineering/design discipline.
At Technician level, we seek a candidate to contribute to Aston’s research activities. In particular, you will be integrated in a unique platform of researchers to accelerate the translation of innovations through clinical and commercial impact initiatives. This new post is seen as vital in allowing us to pursue innovation in biomedical research and very significant opportunities exist for the correct candidate to grow within the University.
You will work in the Design Factory as part of the team to achieve the goals of the project reporting to the Design Factory management team.
Informal enquires about this post may be made to Paul Gretton (p.gretton@aston.ac.uk)
What we offer:
Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
Great family-friendly policies.
On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.
The salary being offered for this role is below the minimum threshold for required to sponsor new applicants to the Skilled Worker route. However, Aston University may be able to sponsor the successful candidate if they:
Are under 26 years old
Hold a PhD that is relevant to the role
Have held a Student or Graduate visa in the last 2 years
Are already in the UK with a Tier 2 or Skilled Worker visa issued before April 4th 2024
Please contact hr_immigration@aston.ac.uk if you would like to discuss your eligibility for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
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