Sterilization Associate (723837)- 1st Shift (Onsite)
Zimmer Biomet

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.

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.

• 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 function 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.

• 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

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

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