Smith & Nephew

Procedural Training Specialist (Orthopedic Surgical Technician)

Smith & Nephew$81K — $122K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years in a medical, healthcare, or laboratory environment.
  • Direct experience with healthcare professionals in a surgical setting.
  • Knowledge of surgical procedures and medical devices.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills for customer interactions.
  • Understanding of health and safety practices related to biological materials.
  • Experience with inventory and document management systems, preferred SAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Provide lab support and expert guidance during surgical training courses.
  • Demonstrate surgical instruments and equipment for effective learning.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and escalate as needed.
  • Collaborate with various teams to facilitate training programs.
  • Handle human tissue specimens per SOPs and regulations.
  • Support training and development of internal employees.
  • Manage laboratory operations and maintenance tasks.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401k retirement plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education.
  • Medical leave and parental leave programs.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and annual paid holidays.
  • 8 hours of volunteer time per year.
  • Wellness offerings including Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Full Job Description
Join our Medical Education team as a Laboratory Specialist and play a vital role in delivering exceptional surgical training experiences. Based in Andover, MA, you will support healthcare professionals and Smith+Nephew colleagues by providing hands on laboratory expertise, technical guidance, and operational support within a world class training environment. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining scientific knowledge, customer interaction, compliance, and operational excellence to help advance surgical education. What will you be doing? • Provide primary laboratory support and expert practical guidance to visiting healthcare professionals during surgical training courses and educational events. • Demonstrate the use of surgical instruments, implants, and equipment to maximize learning opportunities and support effective training delivery. • Troubleshoot Smith+Nephew and laboratory equipment, escalating issues when required. • Collaborate with Sales, Medical Education, Marketing, Research and Development, and Sales Training teams to facilitate successful training programs and customer visits. • Handle human tissue specimens in accordance with local SOPs and regulatory requirements. • Support the training and development of internal employees, including sales, marketing, research and development, and leadership team members. • Manage laboratory operations including equipment maintenance, specimen care, inventory control, PPE and consumables management, and housekeeping activities. • Support compliance activities through SOP and risk assessment review, documentation management, and adherence to governing body requirements. • Maintain accurate health, safety, and environmental records while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. What will you need to be successful? • Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or related field, or equivalent relevant experience. • Minimum of 10 years of experience working in a medical, healthcare, or laboratory environment. • Experience working directly with healthcare professionals, ideally within a surgical setting. • Knowledge of surgical procedures, surgical products, and relevant medical devices. • Customer facing experience with strong communication and presentation skills. • Understanding of health and safety practices related to biological materials and laboratory environments. • Experience with inventory management and document management systems, with SAP experience preferred. • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team. • Flexibility to support varying work schedules and occasional domestic and international travel. The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $81,750 - $122,000 USD annually (or hourly) The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role at Smith + Nephew. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. In addition to base pay, we provide competitive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, and generous PTO, paid company holidays annually and 8 hours of Volunteer time and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP.

About Smith & Nephew

Smith & Nephew is a global medical technology company headquartered in London, England. The company designs, manufactures, and sells medical devices and products for orthopedic reconstruction, sports medicine, and trauma. Smith & Nephew operates in more than 100 countries and employs over 17,500 people worldwide. The company was founded in 1856 by Thomas James Smith and his nephew, Horatio Nelson Smith, and has grown through a series of mergers and acquisitions. Smith & Nephew's products include joint replacement systems, wound care products, and surgical instruments. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
Learn more about Smith & Nephew
Size
17,500 employees
Market Cap
$11.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$448 million
5 Year Trend
+2.2%
Revenue
$4.5 billion

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