Lab Manager (6867) at Zimmer Biomet

What You Can Expect

Paragon 28, a Zimmer Biomet company is looking an experienced Lab Manager.  The Lab Manager has overall responsibility for all operational aspects of the P28 Beast Lab, all remote labs, and oversight of the Michigan Cadaver Lab to ensure exceptional educational experiences and overall efficient, cost-effective management.   This is a hands-on position which routinely requires handing of cadaveric specimens, utilization of radiology equipment in accordance with all regulations, as well as clean ups during and post lab sessions.  This position is required to be onsite when not traveling at our Paragon 28 location in Englewood, Colorado.  

How You'll Create Impact

• Overall responsibility for the scheduling, maintenance and cost-effective utilization of all lab facilities and offsite temporary lab setups.
• Working with P28 management, manages lab calendars to ensure availability as needed and post in public forum for all P28 employees to access
  • Works closely with Manager of Medical Education and VP of Downstream Marketing to enlist and coordinate additional lab assistance from marketing and sales
• Manages both on-site and off-site courses to include site checking facility for appropriate space for lab activities, ordering all supplies for lab PPE, Cadavers, tables/risers, lighting, visqueen, and AV set up as necessary; ensures all purchasing protocols are followed and monitors invoicing
• Assists with budget creation and responsible for ensuring adherence to final budget
  • Negotiates best pricing for rental c-arms and technicians for respective development labs and training as needed
  • Establishes relationships with external vendors to maintain the working condition of the lab equipment, including but not limited to, c-arms, power sets and attachments, overhead lights, etc.
    • Conducts periodic reviews of vendor pricing and performance
  • Manages all required laboratory tools, hardware, and tissue specimens for onsite cadaveric courses
    • Manages cadaveric specimens used in the P28 Lab, including ordering, preparation, inventorying, and appropriate handling of used tissue in accordance with specimen provider, OSHA, and Paragon 28 protocols
  • Procures CT scanned specimens for all labs that require Maven and Patient Specific instrumentation
  • Ensures inventory of P28 Lab surgical instruments, personal protective gear, and lab supplies are available and prepared for use; orders and restocks supplies as needed; set appropriate par levels
• Creates and maintains logbook of all specimens for courses, event and projects to ensure judicious use
• Cleans and sterilizes P28 Lab and associated cadaveric tools, equipment/product trays used in on and offsite trainings according to OSHA standards for restocking
• Sets up lab by arranging and staging/restaging tables and cleaning up post-course; secures loaner equipment when necessary
• Provide Paragon 28 staff and course attendees with bloodborne pathogen and lab safety training and ensures waiver forms are completed and filed for all lab attendees prior to lab activity.
  • During all lab experiences, ensures participants adhere to proper safety and personal protective equipment protocols
  • Reviews lab processes and provides recommendations for modifications which improve quality, costs and service
    • Develops and updates procedures/policies and associated training when necessary
• Complete preventative maintenance to ensure training center equipment is regularly and properly serviced in accordance with vendor instructions and schedule
• Assists in mock surgical procedures as needed to help Clinical Affairs, Development, and Marketing teams as needed..
• Travel to provide off-site events, including AAOS, ACFAS and AOFAS conferences, to support to the Medical Education, Events, and Clinical Affairs team as needed.
• Work with Facilities Coordinator to ensure upkeep on the lab space, submitting work orders as needed to ensure optimal performance.
• Other duties as assigned

Your Background

• B.S. degree preferred, scientific field helpful
• Five or more years’ cadaver lab experience or experience in event logistics, project coordination or similar required.
• Experience creating and maintaining cadaver logbooks
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for interactions with all levels of organization and well as high level medical professional.
  • Must be able to establish and maintain relationships with outside vendors and suppliers
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate laboratory materials and resources.
• Willingness to participate in periodic training covering the P28 portfolio to enhance understanding of the surgical procedures and facilitate accurate reassembly of instrument trays upon lab completion
• Proficient in MS Office programs
• Proficiency in operation of Crestron AV system with sound and video integration from/sent to multiple sources
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability and willingness to adhere health and safety procedures
• Desire to make each surgeon experience exceptional

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office/lab environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and copy machines.  Additionally, this role will routinely work in a lab environment and use medical lab equipment and will handle cadaveric specimens.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with individuals internal and external to the organization. The employee frequently is required to move about the facility. The employee may be required to lift up-to 30 lbs. by themselves.  The employee will be exposed to freezer temperatures for cadaver storage

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position and will normally have typical business hours, however additional hours during the week and weekend will be required when labs are scheduled.

Travel Expectations

40% or more of overnight travel required

Compensation Data

Salary Range:  $90,000-120,000 USD annually with eligibility for discretionary bonus

Salary Range:  $90,000-120,000 USD annually with eligibility for discretionary bonus