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

Stryker Group; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 4,133,000 - 5,648,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group in Chandler, AZ is seeking a highly skilled laboratory professional to lead testing that supports the quality and safety of reprocessed medical devices. You will perform complex cleaning validation testing, including protein, hemoglobin, and TOC analyses, and document results with precision.

Responsibilities include materials testing using FTIR and X-ray fluorescence, water quality analyses, instrument maintenance, and contributing to method development and regulatory readiness to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5 years of related laboratory experience.
• Experience with analytical testing methods and lab instrumentation.
• Knowledge of cGMP, quality systems and regulatory requirements preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory testing activities to support quality and safety of reprocessed medical devices.
• Perform cleaning validation testing including protein, hemoglobin, and TOC analyses.
• Conduct materials testing using FTIR and X-ray fluorescence.
• Perform water quality testing including microbial, TOC, hardness and chloride analyses.
• Prepare and inoculate products with simulated soils to support studies.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment such as spectrophotometers, incubators, GC/MS, FTIR, and XRF instruments.
• Assist with developing and documenting laboratory test methods and procedures.
• Analyze and interpret test results and ensure data integrity.
• Support regulatory inspections and audits with data and procedures demonstrations.
• Ensure all work complies with cGMP, safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Work independently and with teams to support manufacturing, quality and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Teamwork

Analytical testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Spectrophotometers

Incubators

GC/MS

FTIR

X-ray fluorescence

Job description

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