Microbiology Jobs at Zimmer Biomet | Apply Now for Lab Technician Role
Join Zimmer Biomet, a global leader in medical technology, as a Lab Technician in Warsaw, Indiana. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support product innovation and patient mobility through advanced sampling and testing procedures in a cleanroom laboratory environment. Ideal for candidates with life science backgrounds, this position combines impact-driven work with strong development and wellness support.
- Job Position: Lab Technician
- Location:
- Warsaw, Indiana, United States
- Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
- South Bend, Indiana, United States
- Job ID: 6624
- Company Name: Zimmer Biomet
About the Company:
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, Zimmer Biomet enhances a patientโs mobility every 8 seconds with a product or technology.
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 talent 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 included, respected, empowered, and recognised.
Job Description:
This position is responsible for performing both complex and straightforward sampling and testing procedures, as well as investigative troubleshooting, inventory control, and assisting the laboratory supervisor with the training of new laboratory technicians. Operation and maintenance of basic and complex laboratory instrumentation is required.
Key Responsibilities:
| % | Principal Duties and Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| 60% | Performance of the following: sampling and testing environment and/or products. Will require working within the confines of a cleanroom environment |
| 10% | Maintenance of lab equipment |
| 10% | Data Entry |
| 10% | 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.
Qualifications:
Education / Experience Requirements:
- Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology or related field required.
- B.S. in Microbiology, Biology, Medical Technology, or other related field preferred.
- Minimum of three years of life science lab or environmental experience; medical device or industrial experience preferred.
Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., KSAs):
- Demonstrated exemplary ability to perform all assigned procedures promptly and with minimal supervision in the Laboratory Technician position.
- Must have the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize own workload.
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
- Detail-oriented and analytical; must assess reasonability of test results.
- Coordination and supervision of training activities for new hires as needed.
- Ability to follow up with abnormal results or circumstances.
- Capable of operating complex instrumentation.
- Practical verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with GMPs and GLPs.
- Flexibility to work overtime and/or shift work as job demands.
Travel Expectations:
Up to 5%
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