Principal Sterilization Microbiologist

Req ID: 9629

Working Location: NATIONWIDE; MINNESOTA, BROOKLYN PARK

Workplace Flexibility: Field

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. 

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus.

Job Description

The jobholder is responsible for providing Sterilization Microbiological expertise to the Olympus Surgical Technologies America group and ensuring that the Operational activities in regards to biocompatibility, cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization are in compliance with internal and external requirements and regulations.

Job Duties

Author Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization validations for new or existing products.
Participate in vendor evaluation, verifying the controls for patient contact and controlled-environment entry parts to minimize the risk to the manufacturing operation and patient through the use of contaminated supplies.
Assist with the initial review and routine evaluation of Cleaning, Disinfection, and/or Sterilization contractors.
Assist with initial review and routine evaluation of laboratories conducting sterilization, environmental or microbiological services, to ensure that laboratories provide reliable results and meet regulatory and internal expectations.
Perform audits of Olympus OSTA sites to ensure that best practice is being maintained in controlled areas and establish
that pertinent activities are effectively implemented.
Provide Mentoring and training to Sterilization Microbiologists II.
Ensure products are designed and evaluated for cleanliness, disinfection and sterilization.
Lead and/or assist in the investigation of Cleaning and/or Sterilization related complaints.
All Other Essential Duties as directed.

Job Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Science/Engineering/Biomedical required. MS or higher degree in microbiology preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Medical Device Cleaning, Disinfection, and/or Sterilization within an FDA/ISO regulated medical device environment.
Knowledge of hospital infection control practices, including cleaning, high level disinfection and sterilization procedures.
Knowledge of biological safety requirements.
Past experience or previous input into product design preferred for cleanliness, disinfection and sterilization.
Good communication skills and writing skills.
Familiarity with pertinent FDA,EUMDR, AAMI, OSHA and ASTM regulations and guidelines.
Internal: Must interact to some degree with almost every department in the company. Most often interacts with marketing, quality assurance, research & development, regulatory, and manufacturing.
External: Some contact with customers, consultants, surgeons, product users, patients, and suppliers, including domestic and international travel.
For Organization Influence: Work directly with manufacturing and research & development engineering in evaluation of prototype for new product, modifications, and/or improvements. Work with manufacturing in implementation of new or revised products.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
12 Paid Holidays
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
Employee Resource Groups
Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefit and incentives.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $104,061.00 - $145,685.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position including: level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

You Belong at Olympus

We value a workforce that reflects a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. And we provide employees with equal access to opportunities for growth and development.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Minnesota (US-MN) || Brooklyn Park || Quality & Regulatory Affairs (QA/RA)

Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis
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