Lab Test Specialist

About the role

Provides skilled technical assistance in an R&D testing laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing under supervision to assess various properties of implants and instruments
• Support characterizations, design verification, risk assessment and supplier changes of orthopedic implants and instrumentation
• Include communication with multiple disciplines, knowledge of testing apparatus/methodology, and data reporting
• Perform materials, kinematics, and/or impaction testing such as photography, metallographic sample preparation, optical and digital microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, hardness, wear testing, and manual or automated impaction testing
• Prepare test specimens and perform laboratory experiments per provided protocols
• Analyze data using statistical analysis
• Document test methods and results; co-author test reports
• Maintain laboratory records
• Assure equipment is in proper working condition, including facilitating repairs
• Facilitate the ordering of necessary supplies
• Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures, including safety precautions within the work area
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
• Perform other duties assigned as needed
• Clearly and professionally communicate test findings, technical challenges, and proposed resolutions to team members

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of related experience and a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering
• Experience in the Medical Device industry is preferred

Skills

• Hands-on experience with laboratory experiments per provided protocols
• Ability to perform duties in accordance with policies and procedures
• Ability to enter data in electronic notebook application
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with diverse team members
• Verbal and written communication skills, computer skills, task management, problem solving, and mechanical aptitude
• Familiarity with material manufacturing processes; material mechanical, physical, and chemical testing; and material characterization is preferred

Focus: Materials/Impaction/Tribology Wear Lab Skills general technician

Benefits

• Vacation and sick pay
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Group medical, vision, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance options
• Kelly Discounts on goods and services, auto and home insurance, and tuition at Kelly partner schools
• Kelly Learning Center offers free courses and trainings
• Weekly pay