Microbiologist-Steriliz I

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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. A Day in the Life 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. TECHNICAL SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM:  An individual contributor with responsibility in our technical functions to advance existing technology or introduce new technology and therapies. Formulates, delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering R&D, systems or initiatives related to new technologies or therapies – from design to implementation - while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills. DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS Autonomy:  Entry-level individual contributor on a project or work team. Works with close supervision. Organizational Impact:  Delivers work of limited scope, typically smaller, less complex projects or related activities. Innovation and Complexity:  Identifies, defines and addresses problems that are not immediately evident but typically not difficult or complex. Makes minor changes in systems and processes to solve problems. Communication and Influence:  Communicates primarily with internal contacts within immediate group. Contacts others to gather, confirm and convey information. Leadership and Talent Management:  N / A – job at this level is focused on self-development. Required Knowledge and Experience: • 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 i

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