Lab Tech I

CONMED • City of Utica, NY

64d • $18 - $29

About The Position

As a Lab Tech I at CONMED, you will evaluate products returned by customers through visual, functional, electrical, mechanical, and chemical testing. You will help evaluate returned products and document results in complaint files according to procedural requirements. The role offers exposure to a variety of products and is suited to a curious, hands-on learner with strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.

The position also involves decontaminating returned complaint products, coordinating off-site decontamination when needed, managing lab workload, coordinating product returns with suppliers and OEMs, and maintaining appropriate calibration or preventative maintenance of test equipment. Expected travel is 0–20%.

Requirements

• 0–3 years of experience working in a lab environment; medical device manufacturer test lab experience is preferred.
• Willingness to train and work in a hands-on environment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in a science or technical discipline.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Basic knowledge of GMP/QSR regulations.
• Knowledge of MDR reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate returned customer complaint products according to established procedures, coordinating off-site decontamination with an approved vendor when it cannot be performed on-site.
• Use various lab test equipment to evaluate and test products according to procedures, protocols, established methods, and standards in support of customer complaint investigations.
• Document product evaluations according to established procedures.
• Manage in-process workload, prioritizing FIFO and Adverse Event Reportability.
• Work with suppliers and OEMs to coordinate the return of complaint products for vendor evaluation.
• Ensure test equipment is properly calibrated or has received appropriate preventative maintenance for customer complaint testing.
• Provide management with a weekly update on the status of in-process lab activities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance, with costs fully paid by CONMED.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)); CONMED matches contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted stock purchases.
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate-level courses.
• Employee Referral Program incentives for eligible referrals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed