Jr Assoc, Sterilization Engineering

Job Summary

For this onsite position, employee will serve as resource to project teams to support all sterilization-related activities as it relates to research and development of health care products. Contribute to identification and selection of appropriate sterilization technology and management of sterilization validation efforts for products to assure the sterilization process is robust and compliant with regulations, standards and company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist as sterilization resource for the development,validation and maintenance of sterilization processes.
• Under the direction of Senior Engineers, drive the identification and implementation of innovative solutions to project challenges.
• Assist with the development of test methods, procedures and validation protocols to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with team members, customers, and suppliers as required to achieve project objectives.
• Participate as team member on various projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and safety rules.
• Exhibit regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task and prioritize work activities.
• Author protocols, reports, and risk assessments for new products, and product and process design changes.
• Ensure compliance with the appropriate industry and government regulations.
• Support operations by authoring appropriate procedures and providing training and guidance to production and quality assurance personnel.
• Support initiatives of Global Sterilization Council
• Maintain awareness of technology trends through literature, industry organizations, and intellectual property.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Sciences, such as Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Work Experience

Minimum 1 year experience required in healthcare product development and validation of sterilization processes.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understand fundamental sterilization principles and prior education or experience with health care product design and/or manufacturing processes, microbiological test methods, validation
• Must have effective problem-solving abilities and strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral)
• Must be dependable, detail oriented, and able to multi-task with a strong sense of urgency/ initiative

Travel Requirements

Physical Requirements