- Salary
- $26 – $31
- Location
- US_Arvada_14401 W 65th Way, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Source
- Workday
Description
As a global medtech company, we are driven by our Vision of changing the trajectory of lives for a new day and our Mission to create ingenious solutions that ignite patient turnarounds. Our relentless commitment to patients and strong legacy of innovation in healthcare are the foundation of our future. If you're looking for a new chance, a new beginning, a new trajectory, LivaNova is where your talent can truly thrive. Join our talented team members worldwide to become a pioneer of tomorrow—because at LivaNova, we don’t just treat conditions — we aspire to alter the course of lives.
Position Summary:
The Laboratory Technologist position supports testing and evaluation of medical devices within a regulated, GLP-compliant laboratory environment. This role performs hands-on testing, maintains laboratory instrumentation and ensures high-quality documentation to support product development, verification/validation, and ongoing quality assurance activities.
General Responsibilities:
Execute a broad range of device evaluations, including characteristic testing, performance assessments, packaging integrity testing, and environmental conditioning studies.
Perform blood-based testing using bovine blood to model clinically relevant conditions.
Perform all laboratory work in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards.
Maintain accurate, complete, and legible documentation of all testing activities, observations, and results.
Update and revise laboratory documentation within the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and operational checks on laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.
Maintain laboratory supplies to support uninterrupted testing operations.
Record, analyze, and interpret test data using relevant equipment software, spreadsheets, and statistical tools.
Prepare data summaries and reports to support Engineering, R&D, and Quality teams.
Develop and validate laboratory test methods aligned with medical standards and device requirements.
Skills and Experience:
Hands-on laboratory experience preferred, especially in medical device, biomedical, or GLP environments.
Familiarity with blood handling and laboratory testing equipment.
Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and adherence to regulated processes.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Proficiency with laboratory software, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
Scientific and technical writing skills with the ability to develop high-quality reports, procedures, specifications, and presentations.
Education:
BA/BS in Biology or related scientific field OR 3+ years of laboratory experience
Pay Transparency: $26.00-$31.00/hr based on experience + annual bonus incentive
Travel Requirements:
None
Physical Requirements: (if applicable)
Ability to perform light physical work, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Must possess sufficient manual dexterity to handle equipment and materials safely and effectively and be able to work in a laboratory environment while complying with all safety requirements.
Valuing different backgrounds:
LivaNova values equality and diversity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent and free from unlawful discrimination. Our selection process is driven by the key demands/requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate’s sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability/handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification.
Notice to third party agencies:
Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
Beware of Job Scams:
Please beware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons posing as LivaNova recruiters or employees. The scammers may attempt to solicit confidential, personal information, such as a social security number, or your financial information. LivaNova will never ask for fees prior/during/after the application process, nor will we ask for banking details or personal financial information in return for the assurance of employment. If you are concerned that an offer of employment might be a scam or that the recruiter is not legitimate, please verify by searching for “See Open Jobs” on https://www.livanova.com/en-us/careers, and check that all recruitment emails come from an @livanova.com email address.
