Job Description

Join our dynamic team in Minneapolis, MN, where innovation meets precision. As a Lab Technician, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring product safety and quality through meticulous testing and data analysis.
Must Have

• 0-2 years of experience with testing and data analysis, creating test protocols and reports.

Nice to Have

• 2-3 years' experience with Sterilization Validation/Microbiology is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Sterilization Activities

• Operate and monitor sterilizers (e.g., autoclaves, vaporized hydrogen peroxide, ethylene oxide, etc.).
• Prepare and load samples for sterilization cycles following established protocols.
• Ensure compliance with sterilization parameters and safety standards.
• Technical Support & Maintenance

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on sterilization and lab equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions and deviations.
• Assist in equipment and sensor calibration, inspection, and repair activities.
• Data Analysis & Reporting

• Make and record observations; perform simple calculations; collect and prepare data for evaluation, analyze testing results.
• Use MATLAB, Python, or other analytical tools to trend cycle performance and identify anomalies.
• Create and maintain technical reports, protocols, and documentation in accordance with SOP standards.
• Cross-functional Collaboration

• Support microbiological testing and environmental monitoring when needed.
• Collaborate with engineers and lab technicians to improve process efficiency and product quality.
• Participate in validation and qualification activities for equipment and processes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma or Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, Applied Science, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in a technical lab or manufacturing environment; sterilization experience preferred.
• Familiarity with microbiological principles and sterile techniques.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (MATLAB, Excel, Python, etc.).
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written procedures and work independently in a regulated environment.
• Communicates with contacts typically within immediate job area. Obtains and provides technical information requiring little explanation or interpretation.
• Requires limited job knowledge of systems, procedures, basic laboratory techniques and use of standard test instruments. Follows basic work routines and standards.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work onsite.
• Comfortable working in a lab environment.

Skills Required