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Microbiologist

Employer
DJO
Location
Austin County, Texas, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 24, 2022

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Sector
Consultancy/Private Sector
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Other
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Job Description:DJO Surgical is hiring a Microbiologist to support our orthopedic implant and instrument business in Austin, TX.Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Performs maintenance activities for sterilization validations (gamms, steam, and H2O2 gas plasma)
  • Generates protocols, coordinates with test labs, and authors technical reports
  • Manages dose audit program and annual sterilizer requalifications
  • Support product development for new implants for sterilization and cleanliness evaluation, including define testing strategies
  • Routine monitoring and control of water system, ISO Class 7 cleanroom environmental monitoring and product bioburden
  • Reads and interprets microbiological cultures and other tests including environmental monitoring, sterility tests, chemical characterization, and microbial assays
  • Support process changes for existing products and supplier changes for sterilization and cleanliness evaluation, including define testing strategies
  • Assures compliance to FDA and ISO standards
  • Assists in generation and response for regulatory submissions
  • Perform other job duties as needed
Must have education and/or experience suitable for work in a medical device manufacturing or similar environment. A seasoned, experienced professional with complete understanding of principals, concepts, practices and standards. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Typically requires a degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
ABOUT DJO GLOBAL
DJO Global is a leading global developer, manufacturer and distributor of high-quality medical devices that provide solutions for musculoskeletal health, vascular health and pain management. Our products address the continuum of patient care from injury prevention to rehabilitation after surgery, injury or from degenerative disease, enabling people to regain or maintain their natural motion. Our products are used by orthopedic specialists, spine surgeons, primary care physicians, pain management specialists, physical therapists, podiatrists, chiropractors, athletic trainers and other healthcare professionals. In addition, many of our medical devices and related accessories are used by athletes and patients for injury prevention and at-home physical therapy treatment. Product lines include rigid and soft orthopedic bracing, hot and cold therapy, bone growth stimulators, vascular therapy systems and compression garments, therapeutic shoes and inserts, electrical stimulators used for pain management and physical therapy products. Our surgical division offers a comprehensive suite of reconstructive joint products for the hip, knee and shoulder. Our products are marketed under a portfolio of brands including Aircast®, Chattanooga, CMF™, Compex®, DonJoy®, ProCare®, Exos™, Dr. Comfort®, DonJoy Performance® and DJO® Surgical.For additional information on the Company, please visit www.DJOglobal.com.DJO is a growing subsidiary of diversified technology leader Colfax Corporation

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

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