Lab Technician

Zimmer GmbH; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer GmbH is seeking a valuable team member for laboratory support roles. This position involves assisting medical technologists with routine lab duties and requires a high school diploma and effective team communication. Successful candidates will have basic computer skills, attention to detail, and experience in a medical environment. Join a team dedicated to creating impact through critical laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• Training/experience in a medical laboratory is needed.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Strong written and verbal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify lab specimens for testing.
• Accurately enter data into the LIMS system.
• Label specimens and assist with quality assurance logs.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Valued Team member: We are glad you are exploring new opportunities within Zimmer Biomet!

What You Can Expect

Under direct supervision of manager and/or supervisor, assist medical technologists by performing routine laboratory support duties and approved testing in accordance with the laboratory policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. Receive test specimens in the laboratory, input data from the documents accompanying specimen into the LIMS and process specimens according to established guidelines.

How You'll Create Impact

• Receive specimens into the lab and verify adequacy for testing.
• Accurately enter data into the LIMS from the documents accompanying specimen.
• Label all specimens with barcodes after entry into the LIS.
• Perform all necessary processing steps to prepare specimens for testing, i.e., specimen treatment with a chemical, centrifugation, plating of culture specimens, etc.
• Assist with maintaining quality assurance logs to document inadequate or missing specimens.
• Assist with performing and documenting all required instrument maintenance, calibrations as needed.
• Participate in and document annual continuing education.
• Perform all technical tasks according to SOPM.
• Maintain supplies, empty medical waste containers, clean benches in all areas, as needed, during slower afternoon hours.
• Participate in individual or group projects or on designated committees when requested to do so by the Technical Supervisor or Lab Manager.
• Performs other duties as required by laboratory director and/or manager.

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.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Basic computer skills and proficient in data entry.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Strong multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve operating errors.

Your Background

• High school diploma or equivalent and appropriate training/experience in a medical laboratory.
• Strong written and verbal skills and attention to detail.

Expected Compensation Range

$46,000-57,000 annually.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability