Microbiologist-Steriliz I

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Analyzes chemical, biological or microbiological products, raw materials, in-process materials, release test samples or stability samples in support of the company's quality program.
• Prepares, cleans, disinfects, and/or sterilizes instruments, materials, products, and/or supplies.
• Follows protocols and regulations in order to clean, store, and/or deliver products, supplies, and/or instruments.
• Interprets and evaluates the analyses in terms of accuracy and precision compared against established specifications and recommends and implements corrective action where necessary.
• Develops, validates, and implements controlled environment methods.
• Applies existing techniques and procedures with recommendations and implementation of modification for improved efficiency, or devises and develops new analytical methods and techniques.
• Performs qualitative tests or quantitative assays on samples using techniques that vary from use of standard analytical equipment to highly modern and automated instrumentation.
• May also be involved in establishing requirements for the transfer of methodology from R&D.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience within the medical device industry with knowledge of regulatory and quality system requirements.
• Solid understanding of sterilization process methodologies, including Ethylene Oxide (EtO) and radiation sterilization.
• Experience in microbiological and sterility testing methods, including Bioburden and Sterility Suitability (Bacteriostasis & Fungistasis – B&F).
• Experience performing Bacterial Endotoxin testing and microbiological laboratory analysis.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with EO Biological Indicators, including validation, handling, and interpretation.
• Strong knowledge of international standards including ISO 14644, ISO 14698, ISO 11135, and ISO 11137.
• Experience with cleanroom technology, including airflow balancing, system functionality, and filtration systems.
• Proficiency in advanced statistical techniques for data analysis, process monitoring, and continuous quality improvement.
• Advanced English communication skills for technical documentation, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.

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. 

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