Job Title: Microbiologist
MENTOR, OH, US, 44060
At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.
Position Summary
At STERIS, the Microbiologist is responsible for preparation of reagents and various types of culture media, propagation, harvest, cleaning, and suspension of spore crops generated at the Pinecone Biological Operations facility. You will exercise aseptic technique with strict adherence to written procedures in order to generate critical components for the Biological Indicators (B.I.’s) manufactured on-site.
What We Offer You
The opportunity to join a company that will invest in you for the long-term. STERIS couldn’t be where it is today without our incredible people. That’s why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring people who are in it for the long run with STERIS is our ultimate goal. We do this by providing:
- Competitive salaries
- Healthcare benefits
- Tuition assistance
- Paid-time off
- Paid holidays
- Matching 401(k)
- Annual merit increases
- Annual bonus
Join us and help write our next chapter.
What You Will Do
• Propagates spore crops using aseptic, scientific technique following the guidelines of AAMI, ISO, FDA and the USP in accordance with facility procedures.
• Determines disposition of spore crops according to microbiological tests including gram-staining, morphological characterization, spore crop titer, purity, and genetic ID via third party.
• Prepares spore suspensions for inoculation on specified carrier material in accordance with product specifications.
• Reworks spore suspension spore titers as needed to meet specifications for release to production.
• Performs pre-qualification testing of the spore suspension, media, carrier material, and packaging materials as needed to ensure material compatibility and performance viability.
• Completes forms and reports documenting spore production activities to complete the Device History Record (DHR) and accurately reviews those from other staff.
• Calibrates, verifies, cleans and maintains equipment (including associated documentation) on a regimented basis.
• Multitasks and completes daily schedule of equipment calibration, material preparation, spore production, prequal testing and nightly clean up.
• Completes process studies investigating biological dynamics and/or equipment capabilities and documents findings in reports.
• Assists peers in review of calculations for documentation accuracy.
• Trains new hires in Spore Production responsibilities.
• Completes tasks and projects assigned by management.
What Will Help You Be Successful
- Bachelor of Science in Biology (preferably with a concentration in microbiology).
- Minimum two years academic laboratory experience.
- Ability to work in laboratory with exposure to chemicals.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
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STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.
If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.
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MENTOR, OH, US, 44060
Nearest Major Market: Cleveland
Nearest Secondary Market: Akron
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