Lead Bioanalytical Technician - 1st Shift - Starting at $29.97/hr

Stryker Corporation; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Chandler, AZ is seeking a laboratory analyst to lead testing activities ensuring the quality and safety of reprocessed medical devices. This onsite role focuses on cleaning validation, materials testing, and regulatory compliance.

You will operate and maintain lab equipment (FTIR, XRF, GC/MS), document results with precision, and support inspections and audits. A High School Diploma with 5 years of related experience is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 5 years in related lab roles.
• Experience in chemistry, analytical, QA/QC, or biotech lab environments.
• Familiar with analytical testing methods and lab instrumentation.
• Ability to document, review, and report lab results accurately.
• Knowledge of cGMP, quality systems and regulatory requirements preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and procedure following skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead lab testing activities for reprocessed medical devices.
• Perform cleaning validation testing (protein, Hb, TOC).
• Conduct materials testing (FTIR, XRF).
• Perform water quality testing (microbial, TOC, hardness, chloride).
• Prepare/ inoculate products with simulated soils for validation.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot lab equipment.
• Assist in developing and documenting test methods.
• Analyze test results and ensure data integrity.
• Support regulatory inspections and audits with data and procedures.
• Ensure lab work follows cGMP, safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Work independently and with teams to support manufacturing and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical testing familiarity

Documentation & reporting

Decision making

Organizational skills

Communication & teamwork

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field

Tools

FTIR

X-ray fluorescence

Spectrophotometer

GC/MS

Incubators

Job description

Work Flexibility

Onsite Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm

What You Will Do

Lead laboratory testing activities that support the quality and safety of reprocessed medical devices.

Perform cleaning validation testing, including protein, hemoglobin, and TOC analysis to verify devices have been properly cleaned.

Conduct materials testing using techniques such as FTIR and X-ray fluorescence.

Perform water quality testing, including microbial, TOC, hardness, and chloride analysis.

Prepare and inoculate products with simulated biological soils (blood, tissue, eggs, etc.) to support cleaning validation studies.

Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment such as spectrophotometers, incubators, GC/MS systems, FTIR instruments, and X-ray fluorometers.

Assist with developing, validating, and documenting laboratory test methods and analytical procedures.

Analyze and interpret test results, ensuring accurate documentation and data integrity.

Support regulatory inspections and audits by preparing data, explaining procedures, and demonstrating compliance.

Ensure all laboratory work is conducted in accordance with cGMP, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Work independently and collaboratively to support manufacturing, quality, and compliance activities.

What You Need

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/ GED 5 Years of Related Experience

Experience working in a chemistry, analytical, quality control, quality assurance, medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similar laboratory environment.

Familiarity with analytical testing methods and laboratory instrumentation.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow complex procedures and testing protocols.

Experience accurately documenting, reviewing, and reporting laboratory results.

Ability to make sound decisions based on established procedures and prior experience.

Comfortable handling hazardous biological materials, contaminated medical devices, and laboratory chemicals.

Knowledge of cGMP, quality systems, and regulatory requirements is preferred.

Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field

$29.97 - $41.45 USD Hourly Travel Percentage: 10%

Equal Opportunity Employment

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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Work Flexibility Types

Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace.

These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location.

Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary.

Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based.

Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility.

Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements.

Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category.

Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility.

Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.