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Senior Microbiologist

Employer
Zimmer Biomet
Location
Braintree, Massachusetts, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 25, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Other
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Job SummaryZimmer Biomet is a world leader in musculoskeletal health solutions. Our team members are part of a company with a heritage of leadership, a focus on shaping the future, and a mission dedicated to alleviating pain and improving the quality of life for people around the world.

Responsibilities are to plan, design and conduct research and/or process improvement projects pertaining to microbiological control and sterilization of Zimmer orthopedic implant products.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities§ Protocol preparation, data analysis and preparation of final reports. § Plan, coordinate and conduct quality assurance activities such as, sterilization shipment review, vendor sterilization certification review and vendor auditing to support, evaluate and document the sterilization of Zimmer products. § Assist the management of the Microbiological Services and Environmental Services Laboratories in the supervision of routine and experimental testing activities. § Prepare and conduct training sessions for Microbiology Lab Technicians and manufacturing clean room personnel when necessary. 100 Total Percent (not to exceed 100%) *Individual percents should be greater than or equal to 5%.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

Expected Areas of Competence• Possess sound understanding of industrial guidelines and accepted methods of sterilization. • Strong oral and written communications skills are required. • Must be willing to work in a clean room environment wearing clean room garments handling, preparing and disposing of caustic chemicals and other biohazardous waste. • Strong working knowledge of current QSR, ISO and AAMI Standards and guidelines pertaining to industrial sterilization and microbiological control is required.

Education/Experience Requirements• Bachelor of Science in Microbiology or Biology (Master's Degree is preferred) plus a minimum of five years work experience as an industrial Microbiologist, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Other degree programs with microbiology course work may be considered if candidates also possess five to seven years of relevant industrial microbiology and/or sterility assurance work experience.

Travel Requirements• Up to 10%

Additional InformationEOE M/W/Vet/Disability

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in The Power of Us, which means that we are stronger together. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and celebrated.

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