Microbiologist II

at  Medtronic

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

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.

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

• Work relatively independently with guidance and direction from senior members of the staff and manager.
• Assure all Quality requirements are in compliance with regulations and product specifications
• Provide new product development sterilization / microbiology validation support
• Perform, coordinate, execute, and summarize all areas of sterilization validation (EtO, and radiation)
• Work with little guidance to design and validate sterilization cycles for new products including new sterilizer IQ/OQ/PQ reports, calibration, and production support.
• Work with little guidance to develop, implement and maintain sterilization processes, certifications and procedures for the sterilization operations within Medtronic.
• Support internal and external audits
• Prepare written responses to regulatory questions
• Review engineering change orders.
• Resolve non conformances and implement corrective action
• Work with Facility Maintenance and other departments for any Sterilizer, CEA, or Lab improvement/corrective activities.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.
• Reviews Supplier Change Control (SCC) notifications for impact to sterilization/microbial testing.
• Actively involved with Purchasing department for microbiological technical expertise to the in the selection and certification of component vendors.
• Assuring that the Microbiology / Sterilization function is maintained per industry standards

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 experienc