We are seeking a hands-on Lab Technician to support surgeon education and medical training programs within a growing medical device organization specializing in upper-extremity orthopedic solutions. This role plays a critical part in preparing, coordinating, and supporting cadaver-based training labs used to educate surgeons, fellows, sales representatives, and internal teams on surgical techniques and implant technologies.
The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a clinical or laboratory environment. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with healthcare professionals, medical device experts, and education teams while supporting state-of-the-art training events held both domestically and internationally.
This is a permanent, onsite position with opportunities for overtime, occasional travel, and participation in weekend training events.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare laboratory spaces, equipment, instruments, and training materials for surgeon education programs and cadaver labs.
- Assist with the setup, execution, and breakdown of cadaver-based training events and medical education programs.
- Handle, transport, and manage cadaver specimens in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.
- Support surgeons, fellows, sales teams, and internal stakeholders during training sessions and educational events.
- Maintain laboratory organization, cleanliness, inventory, and equipment readiness.
- Coordinate logistics for training events, including materials preparation and operational support.
- Assist with shipping, receiving, and tracking medical devices, instruments, and lab supplies.
- Collaborate with education, marketing, sales, and operations teams to ensure successful execution of training programs.
- Travel occasionally to support educational labs and training events in domestic and international locations.
- Participate in weekend educational programs and surgeon summits as business needs require.
Must-Have Qualifications
- Comfortable working with cadaver specimens in an educational or laboratory setting.
- Previous experience in a laboratory, healthcare, medical, rehabilitation, hospital, mortuary, anatomy, research, or related environment.
- Strong willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, hands‑on environment.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including approximately 1-2 weekends per month.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to follow procedures.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Experience supporting medical device, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare organizations.
- Exposure to anatomy labs, surgical training programs, cadaver labs, or educational events.
- Experience working with physicians, surgeons, hospital staff, or healthcare providers.
- Inventory management or laboratory operations experience.
- Experience handling biological specimens.
- Previous travel support or event coordination experience.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Health Sciences, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Anatomy, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.