Lab Associate 1

Primary Function of Position:

The Training Lab Associate supports the daily operations of the training laboratory by coordinating supply orders maintaining inventory and ensuring laboratory readiness. This position is responsible for cleaning decontaminating and sterilizing medical instruments; organizing operating rooms and laboratory bays; and completing laboratory cleaning and turnover between training sessions while maintaining compliance with established safety and quality standards. The Training Lab Associate supports the needs of Program Education and Professional Services and other cross-functional teams by preparing training materials coordinating laboratory logistics and providing operational support to ensure the successful delivery of educational programs and hands-on training activities.

Essential Job Duties:

Administrative

• • Assist in managing Intuitive Surgical Robotic Platforms and supplemental equipment to support training educational programs and special events.
  • Maintain inventory of Intuitive Surgical instruments equipment accessories and laboratory supplies to ensure operational readiness.
  • Maintain accurate laboratory records documentation and filing systems in accordance with departmental procedures.
  • Coordinate the preparation and shipment of instruments accessories tissue models and other training materials to internal and external training facilities.
  • Execute system movements bay assignments and other pretraining lab logistics in support of Lab Operations leadership.
  • Prepare maintain and properly handle cadaveric specimens and other tissue models in compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
  • Maintain specimen inventory and usage logs and respond to inquiries regarding laboratory operations and standard procedures.
  • Support general laboratory administration including inventory reconciliation documentation and process improvements.

Technical

• • Perform daily cleaning decontamination inspection and sterilization of surgical instruments and laboratory equipment following established protocols.
  • Assemble and prepare instrument trays and training materials prior to scheduled education and training sessions.
  • Organize maintain decontamination and sterilization work areas to ensure efficiency and compliance.
  • Troubleshoot and perform basic operational support for laboratory equipment including Intuitive Surgical Robotic platforms video equipment electrosurgical units and other training devices escalating issues as appropriate.
  • Set up configure and verify Intuitive Surgical Robotic platforms and associated equipment to ensure readiness for all training activities.
  • Perform routine equipment inspections
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate laboratory logistics equipment availability inventory management and operational support ensuring exceptional experience for internal and external customers.

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience:

• • Laboratory technician Sterile reprocessing technician veterinary technician or equivalent
  • 3-5 years experience in an animal research lab or comparable work environment
  • Familiarity with sterile protocol/OR attire
  • Background preferences:
  • Familiarity with national/state regulatory criteria for animal care in lab facilities (IACUC USDA OLAW)
  • Familiarity with surgical procedures and surgical training models
  • Familiarity with Intuitive Surgical Robotic Platforms and accessories
  • Good knowledge of surgical/laboratory terminology equipment materials and procedures as well as the fundamental laboratory methods relating to surgery  
  • Good knowledge of common applications (MS Office Outlook etc.)
  • Maintains an excellent attendance record

Required Education and Training:

High school diploma AS preferred

Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily in a laboratory and office environment with frequent exposure to animal tissues & cadaveric tissues. The position requires adherence to established laboratory safety protocols biosafety procedures and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including scrubs gloves gowns masks and eye protection. Responsibilities include prolonged standing and walking frequent bending reaching pushing pulling and lifting materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. This role may require moving laboratory equipment prepare training spaces and support multiple concurrent training sessions in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information :

Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 743.13(b)) some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6 months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employeesstart date which may or may not be flexible and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidates experience knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidates qualifications consistent with applicable law.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives benefits and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience skills and qualifications. The target base compensation ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time