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
