Assistant Lab Technician in Birmingham

Reporting to the Lab Services Manager, this position will work within a diverse team of Medical Events, Hospitality and Senior Lab Technicians, and will be responsible for assisting in all lab service activities within our on-site cadaveric lab, also providing support to the running of our mobile lab facility. The post holder will be actively involved in assisting senior colleagues in coordinating lab training on the use of new and existing Arthrex products and technologies and providing customer support for physicians, field staff and other colleagues involved in the lab service.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Assist Senior Lab Technicians in stock monitoring and restocking of instruments, consumables, and implants that will be used during training.
• Preparation of the necessary equipment (preparation of the laboratory workstations and ancillaries for each training session).
• Provision of logistical and technical assistance to lab participants.
• Assist in inventory management, recording and ordering as required under the supervision of Senior Lab Technicians/Arthrolab Manager.
• Support of the field training team during events in the lab.
• Ensuring a frictionless process of the workshop, i.e. recognition of the situational requirements and corresponding action (e.g. disposal of waste, pre-sorting of instruments).
• Reporting any technical faults or repairs to senior colleagues.
• Post workshop breakdown, e.g. sorting, cleaning and decontamination of the laboratory and instruments.
• Implementation of the key task assigned by management in compliance with internal operations, applicable laws, guidelines, and regulations as well as compliance with hygienic and ethical requirements.
• Assist the Mobile Lab Manager/Senior Technicians in the set-up of the mobile lab with the necessary on-site connections.
• Support of training teams during events.
• Prepare and maintain inventory stock.
• Assist with the general internal maintenance of the MobileLab.
• Maintaining necessary educational level to assist HCPs and provide relevant support.

General requirements

• Proactive with good organisation, time management skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Practical, reliable and flexible approach to working.
• Strong team player who works well in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to successfully build rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
• Customer focused mindset.
• Willingness to train in orthopaedic and general surgical product knowledge as well as willingness to learn surgical techniques.

Education and Professional Experience

• Previous role in medical technology or similar scientific subject area and professional experience in a surgical specialisation, lab or training environment.
• Relevant experience would include having worked in a role such as a sterilisation technician, nursing assistant, ODP or APT, which has provided familiarity with the operating room or laboratory environment and to master the associated principles of hygiene and safety. Please note however that we are open to profiles from other environments.

Working Arrangements

Please note that this is a Full-time position (40 hours per week) working shift patterns between the hours of 07:00 and 18:00 Monday to Friday. However, given the nature of this role and as training slots may vary, flexibility and willingness to work evenings, weekends and public holidays may be required on occasion as well as regular travel and overnight stays to support the MobileLab facility where required.

Compensation and benefits

Competitive salary based on level of experience. 25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays, Contributory Pension scheme, Medical cash back plan, Group income protection and Life Assurance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and any other protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.