Senior R&D Lab Technician & Equipment Lead

Stryker; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Wellbeing program

Tobacco cessation program

Job summary

Stryker in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Lab Technician to own the operation, maintenance, and audit readiness of assigned laboratory areas, ensuring compliance with standards and safe practices.

You will serve as the primary asset owner for lab equipment, mentor junior technicians, perform V&V of test fixtures, execute development and verification testing, and ensure GDP-compliant documentation. Shift: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm.

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 decision
• 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 equipment troubleshooting

Test protocol interpretation

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Stryker in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Lab Technician to own the operation, maintenance, and audit readiness of assigned laboratory areas, ensuring compliance with standards and safe practices.

You will serve as the primary asset owner for lab equipment, mentor junior technicians, perform V&V of test fixtures, execute development and verification testing, and ensure GDP-compliant documentation. Shift: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm.