R&D Test Lab Technician

This CONMED position is an onsite position located at our CONMED headquarters in Largo, FL. You will get the chance to have hands-on experience with R&D and the R&D test lab.

Growth is our focus at CONMED, and we know that R&D innovation is key to growth and our success! We are dedicated to innovation across our product portfolio and believe in the power of engaged talent on our teams. We are seeking an R&D Test Lab Technician to join our R&D Technical Services team.

As an R&D Test Lab Technician, you will learn alongside seasoned professionals through hands-on testing and development. This position requires an individual with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. Your efforts in problem solving, creative thinking and cross-functional collaboration will directly contribute to ensuring safe and effective products for our patients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute packaging, mechanical, electrical, animal tissue, and/or software validation testing protocols and procedures with minimum direction or feedback needed after training.
• Perform testing on packaging systems, mechanical systems, tissue samples, electrical systems, and software validation protocols for short and long-term data collection studies.
• Maintain laboratory space for organization and cleanliness, and supply stock for tissue and equipment.
• Maintain lab equipment and manage the calibration process of lab equipment.
• Perform required weekly, monthly PM on laboratory equipment.
• Communication on Design Verification and Feasibility test/project progress and related information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements:

• Adequate dexterity or ability to use lab equipment and tools, including the ability to assemble test setups and test fixtures.
• Adequate dexterity or ability to use power and hand tools, and shop equipment.
• Ability to sit/stand for 8 hours.
• Ability to lift boxes up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School or Equivalent degree requirement, certificate training in related technical field.
• Good color perception for observing changes to samples.
• Experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Experience with good documentation practices, data collection and documentation.
• Knowledge of appropriate standards and procedures for good laboratory practices.
• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of M.S. Office required.

This position is not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses

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CONMED is an Equal Opportunity Employer & an Affirmative Action Employer. CONMED is a strong advocate of workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or veteran status. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision reaffirm this commitment.

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If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800-929-7176 option #5.