Kali Slaughter
About Kali Slaughter
Kali Slaughter is an R&D Engineering Manager with a background in Biomedical Engineering, specializing in the development and testing of medical devices, particularly catheters. She has extensive experience in regulatory documentation, product testing, and market research, and currently works at Inari Medical in Orange County, California.
Work at Inari Medical
Kali Slaughter has served as the R&D Engineering Manager at Inari Medical since 2020. In this role, she focuses on the testing, designing, and implementing of new materials aimed at improving product cost, performance, and manufacturability. Her responsibilities include conducting both bench top and in vivo testing to ensure the efficacy and safety of medical devices. Additionally, she engages in market research and prototype development to enhance product offerings, contributing to the advancement of medical technology.
Education and Expertise
Kali Slaughter earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in the medical device industry, particularly in the development and testing of catheters. To further enhance her professional skills, she pursues continuous education through management courses and additional statistics classes.
Background in Medical Device Industry
Before her current position at Inari Medical, Kali Slaughter worked as an R&D Engineer II at MicroVention-Terumo from 2015 to 2020. In this role, she gained valuable experience in the medical device industry, specializing in the development and testing of products. Earlier in her career, she completed a three-month internship in Research and Development at Bio-Rad Laboratories in 2014, which provided her with foundational experience in regulatory filing documents for medical devices.
Achievements in R&D
Kali Slaughter has made significant contributions to the field of medical devices through her work in research and development. She participates in training and presentations for doctors and associates regarding new medical products, ensuring that stakeholders are informed about advancements. Her involvement in preparing regulatory filing documents and conducting extensive testing demonstrates her commitment to product efficacy and safety within the medical device sector.