Sr Microbiologist-Steriliz
Requires advanced
knowledge of job area combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through
advanced education combined with experience.
May have practical knowledge of project
management.
Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for
degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the
requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)( 4)(iii)(A) and minimum of 4 years of
relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant
experience.
Nice to Have
Bachelor of Science Degree in Technical major such as Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering
4+ years applied experience in sterilization
radiation (preferably electron beam) and ethylene oxide, 2+ if Master degree
3+ years Device and/or Pharmaceutical QA/QC/Validation experience, 2+ if Master degree
Sterilization subject matter expertise
Thorough knowledge of fundamental microbiology
principles, methods and procedures, including knowledge of bacteria morphology
and staining, aseptic technique specifically as they relate to sterilization
methods.
Expertise in clean room requirements and gowning
requirements
Ability to multi-task, Skilled in planning,
organizing, coordinating projects and working independently.
Ability to write procedures and work instructions
Ability to read and interpret documents related to
medical device sterilization and cleanrooms Including:
International standards, regulations, technical procedures, journals,
regulatory publications. Familiarity with FDA regulations.
Expertise in cGMP’s and quality systems as related
to aseptically manufactured and terminally sterilized medical devices.
Knowledge in compendial (AAMI, USP, ISO)
methodologies and techniques.
Environmental Monitoring (EM) subject matter
expertise.
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Day in the Life section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
