Research Coordinator - Orthobiologics, Vet, and Spine

Arthrex is a global medical device company and leader in orthopedics medical education. The Orthobiologics/Vet/ Spine Engineering department is actively recruiting for a Research Coordinator at the Naples, FL campus. This opportunity will be coordinating activities that support research and engineering projects within the Orthobiologics/Vet/ Spine department. The ideal candidate will have five years of relevant experience along with strong communication, organizational and computer skills. Excel experience will be essential for this position. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Track inventory to maintain stock of lab supplies, including monitoring expiration dates.
• Place and track vendor orders and update Approved Supplier List as needed.
• Communicate and coordinate external and internal sterilization orders.
• Place product orders from inventory.
• Monitor calibration due dates and preventative maintenance of lab equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance of lab equipment.
• Facilitate the creation of Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions and update current documents per the Quality Management System.
• Assist in submitting eMOCs for implementation of new equipment.
• Oversee delivery and installation of new equipment.
• Financially reconcile costs and services related to the Orthobiologics Team.
• Generate purchase requisitions.
• Create and maintain financial metrics.
• Create organized structure for commencing studies and organize current files.
• Be knowledgeable about Arthrex products and surgical techniques, including actively learning about new products and developments.
• Manage priorities and deliverables for multiple simultaneous projects per determined schedule and respond to special assigned projects as needed.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, vendors, stakeholders and other departmental personnel using appropriate terminology.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or Associates degree (preferred)
• 5 years of relevant experience preferred
• Experienced in record keeping using excel or similar programs.
• Familiarity with orthopedics is advantageous.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

Good communication, documentation, and record keeping skills are required.  Good organization, deductive reasoning and problem-solving skills are a plus.  A basic ability to think ahead is beneficial.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

Experience in Microsoft Office is required.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define and identify problems and seek opportunities to resolve/improve these issues. 

Mathematical Skills

Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.

Language and Communication Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above.  Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management.  Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

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 the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 

Vision Requirements:

Visual acuity necessary to do the job safely and effectively. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The area that this job is performed in is a general office or open cubicle/workstation environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Arthrex 2023 Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.