Medtronic

Healthcare

MicrobiologistSterilizationSpecialistII

$78–118k Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Microbiologist Sterilization Specialist II at Medtronic. Skills: Microbiology, Sterilization, Contamination control. Understand and implement policies for controlled environments. Follow protocols and regulations to clean, store, and/or”

What You'll Achieve.

Sustained compliance; Continuous improvement

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Corrective action; Preventative actions; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

4 days a week onsite

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in science or technical field with 2+ years of work experience in microbiology, sterilization, and/or biocompatibility experience OR Advanced degree in science or technical field with 0+ years of work experience in microbiology, sterilization, and/or biocompatibility experience

Nice to Have

Experience in a cleanroom environment, Knowledge of cleanroom classifications, Experience with Environmental Monitoring, Working knowledge of trending data software, Experience with BET testing, Experience writing cleanroom and other validation protocols and reports, Experience writing cleanroom, microbiology, or other deviation investigations, Experience with writing CAPA plans and effectiveness checks, General understanding working with EO sterilization, CISS certification, AAMI WG, or other external body training certifications, Flexible and open minded regarding daily task requirements and prioritizing projects, Able to work collaboratively and efficiently in both a team environment and individually on specific projects, understanding of Microsoft apps (Excel, Word, etc.)

What You'll Do.

Understand and implement policies for controlled environments

Follow protocols and regulations to clean

Interpret and evaluate analyses

Recommend and implement corrective action

Perform review of microbiology laboratory tests

Ensure product families are appropriately tested

Support internal microbiology lab with analyzing products

and implement controlled environment methods

Develop and implement site contamination control

Apply existing techniques and procedures

Recommend and implement modification for improved efficiency

Devise and develop new analytical methods and techniques

Perform qualitative tests or quantitative assays

Establish requirements for transfer of methodology

Prepare for internal and external audits

Ensure manufacturing areas are compliant

Perform quality walks

Perform periodic assessment of internal processes

Perform corrective and preventative actions

Support manufacturing nonconformances

Close gaps from audits

and/or sterilize instruments

Support change control of internal work instructions and

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration; Team environment

Communication Scope

Technical writing

Process & Methodology

Prioritizing projects

Full Job Description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 12 Jun 2026 At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. # **A Day in the Life** Act boldly. Compete to win. Move with speed and decisiveness. Foster belonging. Deliver results…the right way. That’s the Medtronic Mindset — our cultural norms. Our brand is rooted in action, not just words. The Medtronic Mindset defines the expectations of our culture. Every person here plays a role in bringing it to life. We recognize your extraordinary potential to ensure future generations live better, healthier lives. The Grand Rapids site, which manufactures cardiac surgery devices distributed worldwide, is seeking a Microbiologist-Sterilization Specialist to support sustained compliance and continuous improvement initiatives, playing a critical role in ensuring site microbiology and sterilization operations meet regulatory and quality expectations. Join a team of passionate microbiologists who each play a critical role in ensuring the parts we manufacture are safe and compliant. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of **4** days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. * Understand and implement policies that ensure compliance for controlled environments on-site in accordance with ISO 14644 series. * Follow protocols and regulations in order to clean, store, and/or deliver products, supplies, and/or instruments. * Interpret and evaluate the analyses in terms of accur

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