Job Description

Job Summary

Zimmer Biomet is a world leader in musculoskeletal health solutions. Our team members are part of a company with a heritage of leadership, a focus on shaping the future, and a mission dedicated to alleviating pain and improving the quality of life for people around the world.

This position will support the routine production and testing of reagents for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) assays. The job includes executing validation and stability studies. All work will be in compliance with governing regulatory requirements such as ISO 13485 and QSR. Activities can include maintenance, validation and calibration of equipment. Among other duties, is responsible for cleanliness of the laboratory, washing glassware, making buffers, and stocking supplies, and maintaining QC/sample inventories.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

* Complying with regulatory requirements for documentation (ISO/cGMP good documentation practices)
* Carry out routine reagent production and testing for the manufacture of IVD tests
* Execute validation protocols and author reports
* Execute root cause analysis for non-conformities
* Execute corrective and preventive actions
* Identify and document deviations
* Interpolate and analyze data
* Use of statistical analysis (including control charts)
* Use of various graphing programs
* Create and revise standard operating procedures
* Work as a member of interdepartmental project teams

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Expected Areas of Competence

* Knowledge of scientific principles, practices and protocols
* Knowledge of scientific approach and methodologies
* Ability to make dilutions
* Ability to calculate concentrations and molarities and make laboratory buffers and solutions
* Ability to develop and follow protocols
* Ability to design and execute experiments with appropriate controls
* Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures

Education/Experience Requirements

* BS in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or other relevant scientific discipline or equivalent
* Or AS in technology or related field with 4 years of related experience
* Experience in a GMP/GLP facility preferred Experience with micro pipetting or immunoassays is preferred

Travel Requirements

None

Additional Information

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in The Power of Us, which means that we are stronger together. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and celebrated.