Medtronic Sterilization Microbiologist Vacancy 2021 – Apply Online
In this exciting role as a Microbiologist, you will have a responsibility to work on assignments that are complex in nature where judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations. Provides input to Supervisor of Microbiology regarding sterilization, testing, and technical issues. Works with the contract sterilizers to maintain sterilization cycles using either Gamma Sterilization or Ethylene Oxide Sterilization in accordance with all industry, Federal, and international guidance documents/regulations. Interacts with the Regulatory, Quality, Packaging, and R&D Engineering in Memphis to maintain the microbiological specifications and test plans necessary to ensure compliance with the overall Quality Requirements. Assists with microbiological and sterilization issues affecting manufacturing. Serves as a consultant for laboratory on technical issues. Develops procedures for laboratory testing.
Job Title: Microbiologist-Sterilization II
Location: Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Department: Research & Development
Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.
Bachelor’s degree in Science or technical field with 2+ years of work experience in microbiology, sterilization, and/or biocompatibility experience OR Advanced degree in science or technical field with 0+ years of work experience in microbiology, sterilization, and/or biocompatibility experience.
Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications)
- Minimum of two (2) years experience in Sterilization Validation Processes and Sterility Testing
- Project leadership skills
- Knowledge of GLP & GMP requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Demonstrates a systematic approach in carrying out assignments
- Good organizational skills
- Proven ability to prioritize, conduct, and meet project deadlines
- Basic Statistics
- Understanding of contamination control
A Day in the Life
- Interacts with Purchasing and Contract Sterilization/Test Facilities to ensure that the Sterilization requirements and product testing procedures are clear, complete and understood.
- Works with the internal personnel as well as with the Contract Sterilization and Test facilities to establish specifications and coordinates the new product sterilization validations as well as the quarterly validations.
- Coordinates yearly and quarterly product re-verification (Irradiation & Ethylene Oxide)
Coordinate lethality testing for EO product, or process qualifications - Product Release (EO & Gamma)
- Develop and Coordinate Steam Sterilization Studies
- Develop and Coordinate Reusable Device Validation (Cleaning Studies)
- Develop and Coordinate Profiling Protocols
- Develop Equipment Validations (steam, dry heat, incubators)
- Documentation of all test procedures and validations
- Provide guidance to other non-exempt personnel within/outside the department
- Acts as technical advisor for customers and projects regarding sterilization, contamination control, GLP, process qualification, and test documentation.
- Review and revise manufacturing-related documents, protocols and procedures; assure manufacturing needs are met.
- Review laboratory protocols for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards.
- Develop procedures for process/product development testing and test methods that meet industry standards and Medtronic QA and Corporate Compliance requirements. Use experience and technical expertise to assist the department.
Medtronic Sterilization Microbiologist Vacancy
