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Zimmer Biomet Lab Senior Technologist in Baltimore, Maryland
At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.
As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and recognized.
What You Can Expect
Lab position that includes quality assurance responsibilities in addition to working on the bench performing clinical laboratory testing, in the Division’s CLIA (clinical laboratory improvement amendments) laboratory. Serves as the primary resource for the development and maintenance of the laboratory quality assurance program.
How You'll Create Impact
• Acts as primary contact for proficiency testing, identifies problems and implements corrective action
• Monitors and advises on the performance of the quality management system, and produces data and report on performance, measuring against set indicators
• Organizes, attends, and facilitates monthly laboratory quality meeting
• Conducts periodic internal audit of the laboratory
• Perform and document all required instrument maintenance and calibrations as needed
• Perform and document all required quality control. Assure that testing is not performed until acceptable results are obtained
• Assist with training and supervision of new employees and lab assistants in all technical areas
• Participate in and document annual continuing education
• Perform all testing according to SOPM
• Actively participate in new method validation procedures
• Review and release all test results. Review questionable results with the laboratory manager
• Execute all immunodiagnostics experiments designed by R&D
• Provide technical information about test results to physicians
• Participate in individual or group projects or on designated committees when requested to do so by the Technical Supervisor or Lab Manager
• Continually seek ways to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
What Makes You Stand Out
• Knowledge of scientific approach and methodologies.
• Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise.
• Ability to develop and follow research methodologies and protocols.
• Ability to design and execute research experiments with appropriate controls.
• Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems in a clinical laboratory setting
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for CLIA, and state and local agencies.
• Strong written and verbal skills and attention to detail
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve operating errors
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Meticulous work habits, and be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to maintain a calm and positive attitude even when dealing with difficult situations.
• Continually looks for ways to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs
Your Background
• Associate’s degree in Medical Technology or related field required.
• 5+ years related experience, including responsibility for quality assurance in a clinical laboratory
• ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent certification required
• Basic understanding of the IT and EMR (electronic medical record?) industry required
Travel Expectations
Up to 5%
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability