Job Summary
The Senior Microbiologist-Sterilization Engineer is tasked with overseeing sterilization processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and enhancing the effectiveness of microbial control strategies. This role is crucial in maintaining the integrity of products and processes that require stringent sterilization protocols.
Responsibilities
- Develop and validate sterilization processes for various products and materials.
- Conduct microbiological testing and analysis to assess the efficacy of sterilization methods.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and standards pertaining to sterilization practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements in microbial control and sterilization strategies.
- Provide expert guidance on microbiological issues related to product development and quality control.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of processes, validations, and testing results.
- Participate in training and mentoring junior staff in microbiology and sterilization methodologies.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
- Proven experience in microbiology, particularly in sterilization techniques and validation.
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory standards (such as ISO, FDA) related to sterilization processes.
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on data interpretation and problem-solving.
- Excellent communication skills for collaboration within teams and presentation of findings.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
Medtronic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
