Microbiology Technician - SLC

3–5-month long project

Position Summary

This Microbiology Technician is responsible for performing microbiology and chemistry testing for all products and sterilization processes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Sampling and testing of products for presence of pyrogen, heparin activity testing, and
  
  

bioburden levels

• Testing of incoming components using FT-IR, melt flow, density, specific gravity, pH,
  
  

and corrosion resistance

• Sampling and testing of in-house purified water, and those portions of the manufacturing
  
  

process which utilize water, for presence of endotoxin and/or, microbial load, pH, TOC,

and conductivity

• Testing of biological indicators used in the monitoring and release of ethylene oxide
  
  

sterilization cycles

• Evaluate all new products, modified products, or material changes, to assess sterilization
  
  

and biocompatibility impact per the requirements of ISO 10993

• Performs general laboratory and test supply maintenance
• Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned
  
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Computer proficiency and adaptability working with a variety of databases, word
  
  

processing, spreadsheet, etc.

• Ability to work in a team environment with shifting priorities and requirements.
• Previous experience testing medical devices a plus.
• Good organizational and communication skills required.
• Knowledge of physical sciences, laboratory equipment.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Associate Degree preferred.
• 0-1 years related experience.
  
  

Work Environment

• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• This job operates in a professional office environment as well as a laboratory setting.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones,
  
  

photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

• Work may be performed in a clean room environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit or stand for
  
  

long periods of time

• Must be able to occasionally move and lift objects of up to 25 pound"