Sr Microbiologist (745663)

Job Summary
Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader. 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 Biomet 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 Biomet 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.
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)
• 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 Information
Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader. 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.

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