At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.
As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talented team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and have a strong sense of belonging.
What You Can Expect
This position is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the laboratory as well as non-routine projects at all Zimmer Biomet Warsaw facilities. This role requires being a subject matter expert in your assigned area, being able to operate, troubleshoot and recommend appropriate maintenance of complex laboratory equipment for the necessary assigned tasks per area work instructions. This position may be responsible for ensuring that equipment calibration and maintenance (preventive and/or corrective) is performed, as well as the purchase of lab supplies, sample management and trending of test results and training of fellow team members.
How You'll Create Impact
* 50% Performance of the following: sampling and testing environment and/or products
* 10% Maintenance of lab equipment
* 10% Data Entry
* 20% Performance of investigational troubleshooting
* 10% Training of new technicians
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
What Makes You Stand Out
* Assist engineers, scientists and technicians with pre and post-test processing requirements.
* Sample management, arrangement and collaboration with external laboratories.
* Collects data by using independent judgment to determine the most appropriate method of test/experiment and records output.
* Accurately records data and pro-actively organizes & analyzes assess data for trends.
* Performs and/or ensures the preventative review of laboratory equipment, machinery and procedures are followed.
* Provides recommendations to engineers, scientists and technicians and has contact with others in the research, as well as with cross functional departments.
* Trains other technicians and takes a leadership role within area or responsibility.
* Assists with laboratory projects as well as provides input for procedures, and lab guidelines and the construction of special fixtures for testing purposes.
* Must have the ability to plan, organize and prioritize own workload.
* Must be able to work both independently and as a team member.
* Must be detail oriented, analytical and possess the ability to determine reasonability of test results.
* Must have the ability to coordinate and supervise training activities for new hires as needed.
* Must have demonstrated ability to persevere and follow-up with abnormal results or circumstances.
* Must have demonstrated ability to operate complex instrumentation.
* Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Must be familiar with GMPs and GLPs.
Your Background
* Associates Degree in Medical Technology or related field required; B.S. in Microbiology, Biology, Medical Technology or other related field preferred.
* Minimum of 3 years life science lab or environmental experience; medical device or industrial experience preferred.
Travel Expectations
>5%
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
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