Manufacturing Associate

About AppliedVR

AppliedVR is unleashing the power of Immersive Therapeutics (ITx), a new category of medical devices that harness the unique properties of virtual reality (VR) to treat some of the most debilitating chronic conditions. AppliedVR creates non-pharmacologic, non-invasive VR medical devices for in-home therapeutic use. AppliedVR’s flagship product, RelieVRx®, is the first FDA-authorized VR device for chronic lower back pain, earning unique CMS recognition and commercial payer coverage. We believe in the power of people. We honor our differences and elevate each other’s voices. As a fully remote/work-from-home company, we may not be under the same roof, but we‘re connected every step of the way via our: 1) core values—we are empathetic, evidence-based, and entrepreneurial; 2) shared mission—solving pain through immersive therapeutics; and 3) our vision—a virtual-reality pharmacy in every home.

Learn more about AppliedVR, headquartered in Los Angeles, at appliedvr.io.

Job Description

AppliedVR is looking for a mission-driven Manufacturing Associate with a passion for transforming healthcare through innovative technology, to support the Operations team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Manufacturing and working closely with the VP, Operations, the initial focus of the Manufacturing Associate will be to build new RelieVRx devices.

Roles & Responsibilities (are not limited to the following):

• Install software on medical devices in accordance with all established SOPs and Quality Management Standards
• Provision medical devices, including initial setup, to prepare for device deployment
• Ship and fulfill demo orders in a compliant and timely manner
• Receive incoming shipments and organize equipment and materials within designated storage areas 
• Perform quality control (QC) and validation on medical devices to ensure compliance with product specifications and regulatory standards
• Process returned devices, including intake, inspection, documentation, and appropriate routing
• Help to maintain a clean, organized and compliant warehouse environment 

Experience & Qualifications Preferred 

• Prior experience working in a manufacturing facility, fulfillment center, warehouse, or similar hands-on environment is preferred but not required
• Ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the role, including standing for extended periods, walking, bending, reaching, and comfortably lifting/moving equipment or boxes (up to 30 lbs)
• Basic technical literacy with capability and willingness to learn standard operating procedures (SOPs), software installation processes, and technical device setups
• Detail-Oriented - ability to check for errors and inaccuracies
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously in dynamic fast-paced environment

Location

This position requires in-person work at our facility in Van Nuys, CA. Typical working hours are from 6 am to 2:30 pm. 

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $25 - $30/hour.  The salary range describes the minimum to maximum base salary range for this position across all US locations. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to relevant qualifications, depth of experience, skill set, certifications, training, education, and specific work location. The compensation packages may be adjusted based on candidate work location, due to differences in the cost of living for the given location.  Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

• Employee benefits include medical/dental/vision healthcare benefits, 401k retirement plan with a 4% employer match, employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability benefits, employee assistance program, remote work stipend and car allowance (for field reps only). 
• We offer the following paid time off programs:
• Flexible Time Off for vacation
• 11+ paid holidays per year
• Sick time is accrued at one hour for every 30 hours worked.  
• Accrual is capped at 72 hours.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
• For more information on the position and benefits, please visit https://www.appliedvr.io/careers.

Our Thoughts on Inclusion and Belonging

AVR believes that inclusion and belonging among our teammates is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  

To comply with the American with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, reasonable accommodations are made for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability unless such accommodations create an undue hardship on our company.