Job Title : Microbiology Technician
Location : Salt Lake City, Utah
Duration : 3 months
Job Description :
This Microbiology Technician is responsible for performing microbiology and chemistry testing for all ICU Medical 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
You can reach me at [email protected] or call me at +1-609-779-2682.
Thanks,
Yeshwant Gattem
Recruiter
1-609-779-2682
6 days ago