Microbiologist

A Sterilization and Environmental Specialist is responsible for supporting sterility assurance company-wide while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and CONMED policies and procedures. Coordinate Ethylene Oxide (EO) and GAMMA dose settings/audits/annual assessments and validations, inclusive of protocols and final reports completed within established time frames. Oversee environmental monitoring of the Utica manufacturing-controlled areas, to include trending analysis and driving improvements. Maintain the bioburden sampling program, inclusive of trending and analysis. Support new product development and product transfers from the sterilization perspective. Act as liaison with contract labs and sterilizers. Job Responsibilities: · Act as site departmental representative for sterilization and environmental matters and develop into the site Subject Matter Expert. · Assist management in department planning, including staffing and budgeting. · Remain knowledgeable and current with applicable regulations, standards, and guidance documents. · Interface with, and provide support to, Quality Engineering, Product Development Engineering, Manufacturing, Safety, Regulatory and Compliance departments regarding sterilization. · Determine testing requirements for sterilization validations; and coordinate testing with contract sterilizers, testing laboratories, and Laboratory Services. · Validate, from protocol to final report, contract sterilizers, products, material and process changes. · Define, in collaboration with R&D and Lab Services, testing requirements for products modified due to supplier changes, cost-improvement projects, etc. · Participate in audits for domestic and international compliance. · Disposition sterilization non-conformance's in collaboration with the Lab · Services team; work with contract sterilizer to determine cause and define and implement corrective actions. · Supports continuous improvement activities on an as needed basis. · Represent Laboratory Services on product development teams. Maintain records using good documentation practices. Qualifications: BA/BS degree in microbiology, chemistry, biomedical engineering or a course of study with demonstrated relevance to sterilization and environmental sciences. Preferred Experience: Industry experience having an applied knowledge of ISO13485, FDA 21CFR820, and/or other regulations and standards. Working knowledge of aseptic technique in a laboratory setting. Cell culture experience. This position is not eligible for employer based sponsorship. Benefits: CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information. Competitive compensation Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses Know someone at CONMED? Have them submit you as a referral before applying for this position to be eligible for our Employee Referral Program incentives! CONMED is an Equal Opportunity Employer & an Affirmative Action Employer. CONMED is a strong advocate of workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or veteran status. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision reaffirm this commitment. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800-929-7176 option #5. CONMED Corporation is a progressive, global medical device company. Through thoughtful leadership, innovation and team work, we are changing the future of medicine. Our 3,500 employees worldwide make meaningful contributions, positively impact the business, and advance in their careers as our company and product portfolio grows. We are a leader in Orthopedics, General Surgery, Gynecology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, and Anesthesiology and our employees enjoy challenging and diverse job opportunities across these varied specializations. We are headquartered in upstate New York with additional domestic facilities in FL, CA, MA, CO, and GA. We have an international presence in more than 20 locations throughout Europe, Australia, Latin America, Asia, North America, and the Middle East.