Ocular Health R&D Engineer

About the Role

• Ocular Health R&D Engineer
• Location: Fort Worth, TX 76134 (onsite)
• Duration: 12 Months
• Pay rate: $30/hr. - $50.00/hr. on W2

Key Responsibilities

• Perform standardized tests per SOP and test methods.
• Understand protocols, data collection, and proper use of lab equipment, focusing on accuracy, repeatability, and compliance.
• Perform equipment validation (IQ/OQ, etc.).
• Analyze test results, identify trends or failures, and summarize findings clearly.
• Write structured test protocols and reports, maintaining documentation aligned with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Identify potential issues in performance and support investigations (e.g., basic CAPA input, troubleshooting test failures).
• Collaborate with engineers to improve designs, performance, or test methods based on results.
• Support designs and development of packaging and/or devices for ophthalmic pharma products.
• Perform assigned tasks under general supervision in support of approved projects.
• Execute engineering studies, conduct testing, and data analysis under the direction of senior OH team members.
• Receive technical guidance from senior OH staff on experiment design.
• Apply general technical skills to complete assigned work and solve routine problems of limited scope.
• Thoroughly and clearly document experiments in a laboratory notebook and assist in the preparation of technical documents.
• Draft protocols and reports to document related activities.
• Draft and route standard operating procedures as required.
• Drive effective actions for compliance within agreed timelines.
• Ensure continual quality system compliance by adherence to established and evolving QS requirements.
• Communicate and collaborate with colleagues and supervisors.
• General use, set-up, and upkeep of the laboratory, including equipment/instrumentation.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Hands-on Technical Testing Competency
• Equipment Validation Experience (IQ/OQ)
• Technical Documentation, Problem Solving, and Root Cause Analysis
• Prior experience working with Clients is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent + 2 years of directly related experience
• OR High school + 8 years of experience
• OR Associate's Degree + 6 years of experience
• OR Master's Degree + 0 years of experience
• Mechanical Engineering major is desired.
• Ability to fluently read, write, and communicate in English.
• Work efficiently and productively with other team members and external partners.
• Adheres to Clients' guidelines for appropriate workplace behaviors and attitudes.