Lab Technician

Alphatec Spine•Carlsbad, CA

23h•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports ATEC’s R&D and Medical Education initiatives by carrying out all activities needed to execute simulated surgical experiences in the ATEC cadaveric laboratory including specimen procurement, handling, and disposition; lab event set-up, execution, and clean-up; inventory, equipment, and facility maintenance; and lab policy and protocol development and implementation.

Requirements

Detail oriented with ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage demanding workload and lab schedule.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize workflow to meet established timeframes.
Ability to work within a cross-functional team and matrix management structure.
Ability to occasionally travel to company sponsored events.
Ability to exercise independent judgment consistent with department guidelines.
Ability to learn and maintain knowledge of procedures, products and activities of assigned area.
Knowledge of computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, Internet applications, etc.) required.
High School diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a surgical or mock surgical setting, with knowledge of health hazard regulations and processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains a safe, productive, and clean lab facility, following all health hazard and other safety regulations and corporate policies, including the collection and processing of hazardous waste
Develops and maintains written processes and procedures that outline compliance with all relevant health hazard standards and regulations (e.g., tissue handling, blood borne pathogens, radiation safety, et al.)
Ensures that personnel who support lab events follow relevant safety policies, guidelines, and regulations (e.g. company, OSHA, EPA, CDC)
Trains, monitors, and reports on internal compliance with such policies and procedures
Acts as coordinating liaison with tissue banks and other vendors, fostering solid supplier relationships and consistent specimen availability
Orders, receives, handles, stores, and disposes of specimens in compliance with regulations and corporate policies
Prepares specimen(s) for lab events by thawing, positioning, draping, and assisting in surgical dissections and/or exposures when necessary
Orders and/or arranges for the availability of necessary instrument and implant sets, organizing/displaying as appropriate for the procedure(s) to be performed
Acts as surgical scrub technician and/or circulating technician as needed throughout the execution of the lab events
Operates the c-arm fluoroscope as needed during lab events and trains others in the proper use of the c-arm
Trains sales reps, marketing staff, and other team members to act as c-arm and scrub technician support for lab events
Assists in the development of education materials (i.e. technique videos, training collateral, PowerPoint slides, etc.)
Cleans up after each lab event by washing and sterilizing instrumentation, equipment, and surgical stations
Coordinates availability of all lab inventory including disposable surgical supplies (e.g., gowns, gloves, drapes, etc.) and instrument/implant sets (both general and ATEC branded)
Identifies and communicates needs for additional instruments and/or equipment based on user requirements and feedback
Monitors lab equipment for calibration and/or repair as needed
Performs other duties as required