Job Title: Lab Technician
Client: Medical Device Manufacturing Company
Location: Minneapolis MN 55432
Duration: 1 Year (with possibility of extension)
Shift: 1st Shift Onsite
Position Overview
We are seeking a Lab Technician I to support sterilization equipment maintenance data analysis and validation activities within a regulated medical device manufacturing environment. This role requires technical lab experience strong analytical skills and the ability to follow strict SOPs and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Sterilization Activities
- Operate and monitor sterilizers (autoclaves vaporized hydrogen peroxide ethylene oxide etc.).
- Prepare and load samples for sterilization cycles following established protocols.
- Ensure compliance with sterilization parameters safety standards and documentation requirements.
Technical Support & Maintenance
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance on sterilization and lab equipment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions and deviations.
- Assist with calibration inspection and repair of lab instruments and sensors.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Record observations perform calculations and collect data for evaluation.
- Analyze testing results using tools such as MATLAB Python or Excel to trend cycle performance and identify anomalies.
- Create and maintain technical reports protocols and SOP-compliant documentation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Support microbiological testing and environmental monitoring as needed.
- Partner with engineers and technicians to improve processes and product quality.
- Participate in validation and qualification activities for lab equipment and processes.
Qualifications & Skills
- Diploma or Associate Degree in Engineering Technology Applied Science or related field.
- 3 years of lab or manufacturing experience (sterilization experience strongly preferred).
- Familiarity with microbiological principles and sterile techniques.
- Proficiency in MATLAB Python Excel or similar data analysis tools.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills in a regulated environment.
- Ability to follow SOPs work independently and communicate technical information clearly.
- Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques test instruments and regulated lab systems.
Physical & Work Requirements
- Onsite role 1st shift.
- Must be comfortable working in a lab/manufacturing environment.
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