Microbiologist Sterilization Manager

About the role

Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. The Microbiologist Sterilization Manager is part of the Global Operations & Supply Chain organization and provides microbiology and sterility assurance leadership for manufacturing sites within the Central Region. The team partners closely with Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Research & Development to ensure microbiological quality, regulatory compliance, and effective implementation of sterilization and contamination control programs across multiple facilities.

The position may be based in Fort Worth, TX; Memphis, TN; Warsaw, IN; or Milwaukee, WI. This position requires onsite presence a minimum of four (4) days per week and up to 25% domestic travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead microbiology and sterility assurance programs that support manufacturing operations and regulatory compliance across assigned sites.
• Provide leadership and development for engineers and scientists responsible for microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, sterilization, and contamination control activities.
• Serve as the site and regional subject matter expert for microbiology and sterilization and provide guidance on technical and compliance-related issues.
• Oversee the development, execution, and maintenance of microbiology, sterilization, environmental monitoring, and controlled environment programs.
• Lead investigations, corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities, and continuous improvement initiatives related to microbiological quality and sterility assurance.
• Monitor, analyze, and report key performance indicators and quality metrics to support operational excellence and compliance objectives.
• Support new product introductions, process transfers, and validation activities by establishing microbiology and sterilization requirements for manufacturing implementation.
• Represent microbiology and sterility assurance functions during internal audits, regulatory inspections, and external assessments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or technical field with 5+ years of work experience in microbiology, sterilization, and/or biocompatibility experience OR Advanced Degree in Science or technical field with 3+ years of work experience in microbiology, sterilization, and/or biocompatibility experience.
• Requires a minimum of 2 years of prior experience supervising or managing others.
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the front room of FDA inspections or notified body audits.
• Experience serving as a subject matter expert during audits, inspections, or regulatory assessments.
• Demonstrated understanding of the industrial sterilization business and contract sterilizer operations.
• Experience supporting microbiology and sterilization programs within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with controlled environment monitoring, process water systems, and/or industrial sterilization processes such as Ethylene Oxide (EO), Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP), Moist Heat, Dry Heat, or Radiation sterilization.

Pay

Salary range for U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) locations: $120,000.00 – $180,000.00 USD. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. This position is eligible for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance and long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

Schedule

This position requires onsite presence a minimum of four (4) days per week and up to 25% domestic travel.