Engineering Lab Technician I Non-Exempt

Join our dynamic team in Minneapolis MN where innovation meets precision. As a Lab Technician youll be at the forefront of ensuring product safety and quality through meticulous testing and data analysis.

• 0-2 years of experience with testing and data analysis creating test protocols and reports.

• 2-3 years experience with Sterilization Validation/Microbiology is desirable.

• Sterilization Activities
  • Operate and monitor sterilizers (e.g. autoclaves vaporized hydrogen peroxide ethylene oxide etc.).
  • Prepare and load samples for sterilization cycles following established protocols.
  • Ensure compliance with sterilization parameters and safety standards.
• Technical Support & Maintenance
  • Perform routine and preventive maintenance on sterilization and lab equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions and deviations.
  • Assist in equipment and sensor calibration inspection and repair activities.
• Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Make and record observations; perform simple calculations; collect and prepare data for evaluation analyze testing results.
  • Use MATLAB Python or other analytical tools to trend cycle performance and identify anomalies.
  • Create and maintain technical reports protocols and documentation in accordance with SOP standards.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Support microbiological testing and environmental monitoring when needed.
  • Collaborate with engineers and lab technicians to improve process efficiency and product quality.
  • Participate in validation and qualification activities for equipment and processes.

• Diploma or Associate Degree in Engineering Technology Applied Science or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in a technical lab or manufacturing environment; sterilization experience preferred.
• Familiarity with microbiological principles and sterile techniques.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (MATLAB Excel Python etc.).
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written procedures and work independently in a regulated environment.
• Communicates with contacts typically within immediate job area. Obtains and provides technical information requiring little explanation or interpretation.
• Requires limited job knowledge of systems procedures basic laboratory techniques and use of standard test instruments. Follows basic work routines and standards.

• Ability to work onsite.
• Comfortable working in a lab environment.