Sr Microbiologist Sterilization
Bachelors degree with 4+ years of sterilization experience or Advanced Degree with 2+ years of sterilization experience.
Nice to Have
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Technical major such as Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering
- 4+ years applied experience in radiation sterilization (preferably electron beam) and ethylene oxide sterilization, 2+ if Master degre4+ years Device and/or Pharmaceutical QA/QC/Validation experience, 2+ if Master degree
- 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.
- Environmental Monitoring (EM) subject matter expertise.
- Expertise in clean room requirements and gowning requirements
- Ability to multi-task, Skilled in planning, organizing, coordinating projects and working independently.
- Ability to write protocols, reports, 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. - Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, Project
- 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.
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 physical demands described within the Responsibilities 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. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)
Travel to support sterilization and laboratory audits may be required up to 10% Domestic.