Sterilization Associate

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds. As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. We focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location-specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives, and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and recognized.

About the role

This position is responsible for performing a sterility assurance function with its primary purpose to develop, validate, and monitor product sterilization processes in accordance with industry standards. This is accomplished through a wide variety of duties which support new product development, manufacturing operations, implant/instrument sterilization, and special projects in the Environmental/Microbiology Services Laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Reviews routine sterilization records and performs sterility release for sterile implants
• Assists in the review and classification of new and modified products
• Assists in the execution of validation and process improvement projects
• Executes special projects in the Environmental/Microbiology Services Laboratories
• Represents Sterilization Technology Department on cross-functional teams to address manufacturing issues, cleanroom issues, new product development, nonconforming product investigations, etc.
• Educates department personnel, manufacturing personnel, and development personnel on concepts in instrument reprocessing and industrial sterilization
• Assists with and/or prepares departmental documentation (Zimmer Work Instructions, test protocols, validation documents, technical reports, etc.) for review and approval
• Provides technical guidance to internal and external customers on issues pertaining to microbiology, clean room technology, instrument reprocessing, and industrial sterilization
• Represents Zimmer as an alternate on AAMI Standards Committees

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.

Requirements

• Introductory knowledge of microbiology, industrial sterilization technologies
• Basic knowledge of chemistry, math, and statistics
• Basic knowledge of and ability to use industry standards for medical device manufacturing, environmentally controlled areas, and industrial sterilization
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize workload independently
• Ability to operate complex instrumentation
• Analytical problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

• B.S. in Microbiology, Biology, Medical Technology, Engineering, or other related field
• 0-3 years of relevant industry experience
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered

Pay

$43,130.00 - $53,913.00 USD/annual