Lab Tech I

FHLB Des Moines; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 2,535,000 - 3,940,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent healthcare (medical, dental,

Vision and prescription coverage

401K matching up to 7%

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

CONMED is seeking a Lab Tech I to evaluate customer-returned products through visual, functional, electrical, mechanical, and chemical testing. You will document results in complaint files and support investigations, gaining exposure to a range of products.

If you are curious, detail-oriented, and a problem solver, we want you on our team. You will decontaminate samples, coordinate with approved vendors for off-site work when needed, and ensure equipment calibration for testing.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years in a lab environment; willing to train in a hands-on role.
• Familiarity with Word and Excel.
• Basic knowledge of GMP/QSR regulations and MDR reporting desirable.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate returned product per procedures.
• Coordinate off-site decontamination with approved vendor when needed.
• Perform product evaluations and testing per procedures and standards.
• Document evaluations per procedures and maintain complaint files.
• Manage in-process workload with FIFO priority; Adverse Event Reportability.
• Coordinate return of complaint product with suppliers/OEM for vendor evaluation.
• Ensure test equipment is calibrated or maintained for testing.
• Provide weekly status updates on in-process activities in the lab.

Skills

Lab experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

AAS in science/technical discipline

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

As a Lab Tech I for CONMED, you will evaluate product returned by our customers by performing visual, functional, electrical, mechanical, and chemical testing. You will be an important part of the team that evaluates, and documents results in complaint files per procedural requirements. In this role, you'll gain exposure to many different products. If you are a curious, hands-on learner with strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply for this role.Key Duties and Responsibilities:Decontaminate returned customer complaint product per established procedures. Coordinate off-site decontamination with approved vendor when decontamination cannot occur on-site.Using various lab test equipment perform product evaluations and testing according to procedures, protocols, established methods, and standards, in support of customer complaint investigations. Document the evaluations per established procedures.Manage in-process workload ensuring FIFO and Adverse Event Reportability are priority.Work with suppliers and OEM to coordinate the return of complaint product for evaluation by the vendor.Assure test equipment is properly calibrated or has had the appropriate preventative maintenance for customer complaint testing.Provides management with a weekly update on the status of in-process activities in the lab.Job Requirements:0-3 years working in a lab environment, preferably a medical device manufacturer test lab. Willing to train and work in a hands-on environment.Preferred Experience:AAS in a science/technical discipline preferred.Familiarity with using Word and Excel.Basic knowledge of GMP/QSR regulations and knowledge of MDR reporting requirement desirableExpected Travel 0-20%This position is not eligible for employer-visa sponsorshipDisclosure as required by applicable law, the hourly range for this position is $18.40 - $28.60 an hour. The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education and skill level. The salary range is CONMED’s good faith belief at the time of this posting.This job posting is anticipated to close on September 12, 2026. We may, however, extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on careers.conmed.com. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis as we receive them.Benefits:CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.Competitive compensationExcellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverageShort & long term disability plus life insurance - cost paid fully by CONMEDRetirement Savings Plan (401K) - CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay periodEmployee Stock Purchase Plan - allows stock purchases at discounted priceTuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level coursesKnow someone at CONMED? Have them submit you as a referral before applying for this position to be eligible for our Employee Referral Program incentives!CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment.Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800-929-7176 option #5.Pay: $22.07 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekWork Location: In person