Technologist
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Zimmer, Inc.
Warsaw, IN, US
Summary
The Laboratory Technologist performs technical research and development activities, including conducting experiments and operating scientific instrumentation for medical devices. They are responsible for collecting and analyzing data, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Job Description
Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader. Our team members are part of a company with a heritage of leadership, a focus on shaping the future, and a mission dedicated to alleviating pain and improving the quality of life for people around the world.
What You Can Expect
The Laboratory Technologist provides technical support for research and development activities focused on medical devices, biomaterials, antimicrobial technologies, electrochemical systems, and microbiological evaluations. This position performs laboratory experiments, operates scientific instrumentation, collects and analyzes data, maintains laboratory equipment, and ensures compliance with laboratory safety and quality requirements.
This is an onsite position.
How You'll Create Impact
- Experimental Testing & Research Support
- Perform laboratory experiments and testing activities according to approved protocols, work instructions, and SOPs.
- Conduct electrochemical, materials characterization, and microbiological studies.
- Prepare test samples, media, reagents, buffers, and solutions.
- Assist in developing, optimizing, and validating laboratory methods
- Perform analytical testing involving HPLC, AAS, XRF instruments
- Laboratory Instrumentation
- Operate and troubleshoot power supplies, function generators, oscilloscopes, heating ovens, shakers, incubators, pH meters, analytical balances, and electrochemical systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance and calibration activities
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Collect, compile, and verify experimental data.
- Maintain laboratory notebooks, ELN systems, and electronic records.
- Analyze and summarize data using Excel and related tools.
- Laboratory Operations
- Maintain laboratory organization and inventory.
- Support audits, inspections, and continuous improvement activities
- Safety & Compliance
- Handle chemicals, acids, bases, and biological materials safely.
- Follow EHS, biosafety, and quality system requirements
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, Skills, and Abilities
- Laboratory testing and instrumentation experience.
- Electrochemistry and microbiology knowledge.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology experience.
- Knowledge of biomaterials, orthopedic implants, antimicrobial technologies, or surface coatings.
- Familiarity with FDA, ISO 13485, GLP, or GMP environments.
- Experience with ELN, LIMS, or statistical analysis tools.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to wear required PPE and safely work with chemicals and biological materials.
Your Background
- Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent with specialized training and/or certification and 2 years of relevant experience.
- Associates Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering Mechanics, Medical Technology or other related field strongly preferred.
- 3+ years applied experience highly preferred.
- Must have a valid driver’s license in order to perform testing at all Warsaw plants.
- Must be able to work overtime as the job demands.
Travel Expectations
5%
Expected Compensation Range
$20 - $25/hour USD
EOE
Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve health. We advance our mission to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for patients around the world with our innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies leverage data, data analytics and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1927 and based in Warsaw, Zimmer Biomet has operations in more than 25 countries and sales in more than 100 countries. We maintain world-class scientific facilities and resources and collaborate with leading clinicians and researchers around the world.
Awards and Recognitions
• Forbes: America's Best Companies 2026
• Workhuman: Luminary Award 2025 & Innovator Award 2024
• TIME: America's Best Companies [Mid-Size] 2024
• Great Place to Work - Best Workplaces: Switzerland & Poland 2025
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025 - 2026: USA, Poland, India, Colombia, Ireland, Puerto Rico, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Switzerland
• MedTech: Breakthrough Award Best New Technology Solution in Orthopedics 2025
• Top Employers Institute: China 2025
• VETS Indexes: 4 Star Employer 2025
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Warsaw, Indiana
Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve health. We advance our mission to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for patients around the world with our innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies leverage data, data analytics and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1927 and based in Warsaw, Zimmer Biomet has operations in more than 25 countries and sales in more than 100 countries. We maintain world-class scientific facilities and resources and collaborate with leading clinicians and researchers around the world.
Awards and Recognitions
• Forbes: America's Best Companies 2026
• Workhuman: Luminary Award 2025 & Innovator Award 2024
• TIME: America's Best Companies [Mid-Size] 2024
• Great Place to Work - Best Workplaces: Switzerland & Poland 2025
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025 - 2026: USA, Poland, India, Colombia, Ireland, Puerto Rico, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Switzerland
• MedTech: Breakthrough Award Best New Technology Solution in Orthopedics 2025
• Top Employers Institute: China 2025
• VETS Indexes: 4 Star Employer 2025
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Warsaw, Indiana