Assoc Microbiologist

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

Position requires performance of both simple and complex microbiological test procedures, as well as, assisting Project Microbiologists with routine laboratory validations, re-qualifications and development of new technologies. Other duties may include assisting the Laboratory Supervisor with final test release and supervision of directed areas or activities. Operation and maintenance of basic and complex laboratory instrumentation is required.

This position is onsite 5 days per week in Dover, Ohio.

How You'll Create Impact

• Tracking and coordinating preventive maintenance and calibration services for laboratory equipment.

• Training Laboratory Technicians in the procedures related to these services.

• Directed supervision of all aspects related to laboratory equipment.

• Tracking, coordinating and assisting Project Microbiologists with routine laboratory equipment validations, re-qualifications and development of new technologies.

• Extensive use of thermal mapping equipment.

• Data analysis and trending

• Performance of non-routine test procedures.

• Creation of new and maintenance of existing work instructions especially those geared towards equipment operation.

• Investigational troubleshooting.

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

• Ability to perform all laboratory procedures in a timely manner and with minimal supervision in the Micro Laboratory Technician position.
• Must be capable of conducting non-routine, research or other special projects with minimal supervision.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize and prioritize own and departmental 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 organize, analyze and recognize data trends.
• 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

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor''s Degree and 0 years of relevant experience, or Associate''s Degree and 2 years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Medical Technology or other related field preferred.
• 0-3 years departmental experience and demonstrated exemplary performance preferred.

Travel Expectations

Up to 5%

EOE