Senior Microbiologist

Careers that Change Lives

At Medtronic we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce across all levels of our organization. We believe that fresh perspectives and inclusive insights are vital for maintaining our position as an innovative industry leader. Therefore, we actively seek to attract and develop individuals who are patient-centric, passionate, and reflective of the diverse life experiences of our patients.

A Day in the Life

As a Senior Microbiologist - Sterilization, your days are a dynamic mix of analysis, protocol adherence, and innovative problem-solving. You analyze samples, ensure compliance, and prepare, sterilize, and evaluate products with precision. You develop and refine methods, utilizing various techniques and instrumentation for accurate results. Collaborating with R&D and documenting findings enriches your role in maintaining quality and driving continuous improvement.

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.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be eligible for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience

Nice to Have:

Additionally, the following skills and qualifications are desirable:

• Experience with radiation sterilization and Aseptic processing.

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.

A commitment to our employee's lives is at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Learn more about our benefits

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply to others).

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America).