Job Summary

Zimmer Biomet is a world leader in musculoskeletal health solutions. Our team members are part of a company with a heritage of leadership, a focus on shaping the future, and a mission dedicated to alleviating pain and improving the quality of life for people around the world.

Provides advanced technical support toward the accomplishment of research team objectives. Incumbent will be responsible for several research projects related to orthopedic/spine research.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and execute biomechanical research projects including protocol development, experimentation, statistical analysis, reports and publications.


• Develop research protocols with surgeons and internal team members.


• Maintain a state-of-the art research laboratory with existing equipment and selection of new equipment as required.


• Monitor scientific and medical literature for advancement relevant to the assigned research objectives.


• Collect appropriate data and provide analysis with conclusions and recommendations for further action.


• Provide support for External Research Projects.

Expected Areas of Competence

• Must possess an advanced knowledge of engineering, biomechanics, motion analysis, FEA and research technologies applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.


• Maintain/update techniques for lab applications by reviewing literature and staying current with advances in surgery, biomechanics and biomaterials.


• Assess new testing technologies and design innovative experiments to translate complex in-vivo scenarios into representative experiments.


• Possess good oral and written communication skills.

Education/Experience Requirements

• M.S. degree in mechanical/biomedical engineering or related technical field is required, Ph.D preferred.


• 3 -5 years of relevant research/testing experience preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 10%

Additional Information

EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in The Power of Us, which means that we are stronger together. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and celebrated.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. This is why we offer you a competitive rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, wellness incentives, employee assistance programs as well as paid time off for vacation and holidays.

Compensation Range: $71,800-$97,200