Lab Technician

rms Company provides contract manufacturing of high-quality, tight-tolerance medical implants, components and sub-assemblies using cutting-edge technology. rms is part of the Cretex Medical family of companies. Learn more at and

Lab Technician Position Summary

This position is primarily responsible for working with Chemical Engineering to safely operate, handle, and maintain production solution chemistries while upholding production, post processing and quality standards.  

1st shift:  Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm 

Lab Technician Duties and Responsibilities

• Handle, store and transport chemical materials during the process of operating and monitoring hazardous chemicals.
• Accurately and completely fill out required paperwork including details such as process conditions, test results and instrument readings.
• Maintain calibration schedule for lab equipment.
• Uphold rms company's standards for quality and safety through continuous improvement activities and adherence to applicable environmental, safety and health regulations and policies.
• Perform necessary preventative maintenance on instrumentation according to identified metrology schedules.
• Oversee day to day chemical bath monitoring responsibilities of the rms Orthopaedic, Pacing, Cardio and Connector divisions.
• Perform requests for analysis and submit reports on results using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).
• Perform requests for analysis and submit reports on results using Fourier-transform infrared spectrometer (FTIR).
• Establish and develop processes and procedures for cleaning and passivation.
• Troubleshoot current processes.
  • Work with engineering to improve processes that are not meeting expected efficiencies or that yield high scrap rates.
  • Analyze processes to identify the root cause with engineering and production employees
  • Work with engineering to develop a written procedure that would improve the process.
  • Some levels of inspection may be required to identify the root cause of chemical processing issues.
• Support actions for implementing cost reduction projects with engineering and production employees.
• Complete all other work-related duties as assigned

Lab Technician/Biocompatibility Technician Position Requirements

• Experience as a chemical operator or equivalent experience.
• Ability to understand basic acid-base chemistry.
• Ability to create professional reports and validations according to ISO, GMP and ASTM standards.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal instructions of technical operations and procedures to non-technical operators.
• Ability to comply with all mandatory Environmental, Health and Safety standards.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel required

Lab Technician/Biocompatibility Technician Preferred Knowaledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with process validation.
• Knowledge of testing methods such as FTIR, Cytotoxicity, Gravimetric Analysis.
• Knowledge of waste treatment regulations for MN.
• Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations.
• Experience working in an ISO or GMP environment.
• Knowledge of GLP (Good laboratory practices).
• Knowledge of Electron microscopy.

rms Company Benefits

As a Cretex Medical company, rms offers a full benefit package to its employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance options. rms also offers a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, profit sharing, short- term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and an onsite medical clinic.

rms Company also offers company specific benefits, such as:

• Onsite Clinic
• Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly Social Events
• Annual Employee Appreciation Week
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program

 Cretex Companies use cutting oils, solvents, and other chemicals in the manufacturing process.  Testing is conducted on a periodic basis to ensure that all chemicals are kept well below the OSHA permissible exposure levels.

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

All Employees:

Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees. 

20+hours:

Cretex's medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week. 

30+ hours:

Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week. 

(Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.  

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