Reports to: Director of Operations

Workplace type: On site: 4 days a week, 10 hour days

Description

Versa Vascular is an innovative medical device startup developing next-generation implantable solutions for the treatment of tricuspid heart valve disease. Our mission is to improve patient outcomes through precision engineering, rigorous quality standards, and collaborative innovation. We are seeking a skilled Sewing Technician to join our growing team and play a critical role in the fabrication of implantable cardiac devices. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a team and understands the importance of craftsmanship, consistency, and compliance when working on life-sustaining medical technologies.

• Sewing technicians are required to execute prescribed hand-sewing techniques such as running stitch, whip stitch and over hand knots in the process of building heart valve repair implants.
• Hand sewing techniques are to be performed under a microscope and inside a clean room.
• Build activities are to be recorded and documented.
• Application of technical ability, fine motor skills, and attention to detail is necessary.
• Agile, and able to perform different tasks throughout the day as priorities change.
• Use of Google suite, Microsoft365 and comparable computer systems may be used.
• Previous experience working with medical device assembly is welcomed but not necessary.
• This position is 100% on-site, located in our Santa Cruz, CA. facility.

Skills

• Familiarity with a variety of hand sewing tools such as suture, straight and swaged needles, needle holders, scissors and microscopes.
• Being open to training is a must- Eager to learn with good communication skills. We’re looking for candidates with a positive attitude who are honest with their skills and abilities.
• Precise adherence and comprehension to written manufacturing process instructions (MPI’s) through the understanding of written and picture instructions.
• Capable communicator able to carry out activities described in written instructions.
• Ability to work a full shift using a microscope inside a clean room.
• Detail oriented, and able to transcribe written information to production documentation.
• Previous experience working within a Quality System for the production of medical devices will set you apart from the field!

Requirements:

• Competent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent manual sewing skills.
• Competent in working using a microscope
• Ability to sit for long periods of time and perform repetitive tasks.
• Team player-honest, hardworking, dependable.

Why Join Us

• We offer a fun, fast-paced, collaborative environment where you will be working on transformational technologies in the cardiac healthcare space.
• We offer outstanding benefits with medical, dental, and vision covered at 100% for you and your family, as well as flex time off.
• We thrive in our work-hard, play-hard environment. Bring your bike or running shoes if you’d like. We enjoy time inside the office and out!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status.