Senior Microbiologist-Sterilization Engineer
Medtronic · Fridley, MN +1 more
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Role summary
Medtronic seeks a Senior Microbiologist-Sterilization Engineer to lead sterility assurance and microbiological quality activities across manufacturing sites in the Central Region. The role involves sterilization process validation, contamination control, investigations, and cross-functional collaboration to support medical device production and regulatory compliance.
Where this listing comes from
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What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree with 4+ years relevant experience, or Master's with 2+ years, or PhD
- Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated industry with cGMP knowledge
- Hands-on expertise with ethylene oxide and/or radiation sterilization validation and control
- Proficiency in contamination control, bioburden, endotoxin, or sterility testing
- Knowledge of FDA requirements and ISO standards (13485, 11135, 11137, 11737, 14644, 17664, 17665)
- Experience leading investigations, CAPAs, root-cause analysis, and risk assessments
- Data analysis skills with advanced Excel, Power BI, or Minitab experience preferred
What you'll be doing
- Lead sterilization validations and requalifications for ethylene oxide and radiation processes
- Provide expertise on controlled environments, cleanroom qualification, and contamination monitoring
- Initiate and technically review investigations, nonconformances, and corrective actions
- Analyze microbiology and sterilization data; prepare quality metrics and management reviews
- Partner with Quality, Operations, and Manufacturing to resolve quality events and support product release
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