Senior R&D Lab Technician & Equipment Lead

Stryker Group; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Laboratory Technician to own operation, maintenance, and audit readiness of assigned lab areas, ensuring safety and compliance. You will manage lab equipment, provide guidance and training, and lead V&V for test fixtures.

You will independently perform development and verification testing, maintain GDP-compliant documentation, handle inventory and purchasing, and seek opportunities to improve lab efficiency and testing capabilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 25-40 lbs.
• Ability to interpret test protocols, technical manuals, and supplier agreements.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Own the operation, maintenance, and audit readiness of assigned laboratory areas, ensuring compliance with operational standards and safe laboratory practices.
• Serve as the primary asset owner for assigned lab equipment, overseeing maintenance, repairs, calibration, and contributing to equipment acquisition and retirement decisions.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, mentoring, and technical training to junior technicians, modeling best practices and safety-first behaviors.
• Lead the fabrication, qualification, verification, and validation (V&V) of complex test fixtures, providing expertise on components and construction processes.
• Independently execute development and verification testing with limited oversight, applying sound technical judgment to resolve test issues or deviations.
• Ensure accurate, compliant documentation by consistently following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and clearly communicating test results.
• Manage laboratory logistics, including inventory control and proactive supply purchasing, balancing engineering needs, business priorities, and budget constraints.
• Continuously identify and implement opportunities to improve lab efficiency, expand testing capabilities, and enhance overall service offerings.

Skills

Lab troubleshooting

Technical mentoring

Education

2-year Associate’s or Technical Degree in an engineering-related discipline

Job description

Stryker Group in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Laboratory Technician to own operation, maintenance, and audit readiness of assigned lab areas, ensuring safety and compliance. You will manage lab equipment, provide guidance and training, and lead V&V for test fixtures.

You will independently perform development and verification testing, maintain GDP-compliant documentation, handle inventory and purchasing, and seek opportunities to improve lab efficiency and testing capabilities.