Lab Technician, Product Safety - 1st Shift

Work Flexibility: Onsite Schedule: 1st Shift: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p. Overtime will be based on business needs. What you will do As the Lab Technician, Product Safety you will conduct hands‑on electrical safety testing and analysis in a laboratory environment, partnering with Product Safety Engineers to ensure medical devices meet strict compliance standards and support safe, effective product design. Provide hands‑on technical support to Product Safety Engineers by executing electrical safety testing on R&D medical devices in a laboratory environment. Develop, adapt, and execute product‑specific test methods and procedures based on broad safety standards (ISO, electrical safety), applying guidelines to unique product configurations. Conduct and document test results, analyze data, and assist in identifying product safety risks or failures to support design improvements and compliance. Collaborate cross‑functionally with Product Safety, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure alignment on testing requirements, processes, and regulatory compliance. Perform multiple tests in parallel, managing priorities independently while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy, organization, and documentation. Support lab operations by maintaining equipment, managing calibration records, ordering supplies, and contributing to day‑to‑day lab functionality. Assist in developing and refining test plans alongside Product Safety Engineers to ensure proper execution and adherence to safety standards and protocols. Interpret electrical schematics and apply foundational electrical engineering principles to evaluate product safety and performance. Work with internal teams, third‑party labs, and contractors as needed to support product safety testing and compliance initiatives. Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by helping establish best practices, supporting training initiatives, and driving efficient lab operations under general supervision. What you need Required: High School Diploma or GED. Three (3) years of relevant work experience. Visual acuity: 20/20 vision with or without the aid of an assistive device (i.e. prescription glasses or contacts). Ability to work flexible hours, as needed to support the business needs, including weekends and evenings as needed. Preferred Associate’s Degree. Experience in electrical engineering or as a technician. Experience with laboratory quality systems (ISO 17025). Demonstrate a good knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the range of processes, procedures and systems to be used in carrying out assigned Product Safety testing, and have a basic understanding of the underlying concepts & principles of the testing. Familiarity with accepted industry standards for product safety testing. Be able to review and apply the following standards in the development of our products (not limited to the below standards): IEC 60601‑1 (General Safety Requirements for Medical Electrical Equipment) IEC 60601‑1‑2 (EMC) IEC 60601‑2‑52 (Electrically Operated Hospital Beds) IEC 60529 (Ingress Protection for Enclosures) IEC 61000 Series (EMC Testing Techniques) UL 746C (Polymeric Material Used In Electrical Equipment) Any ISO/AAMI Related Standards Hourly Compensation: $28.01 – $38.75 USD. Travel Percentage: 10%. Equal Opportunity Employer Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. #J-18808-Ljbffr