Microbiology Technician
ICU Medical, Inc.

Job Title

Microbiology Technician

FLSA Status

Non Exempt.

Position Summary

This Microbiology Technician is responsible for performing microbiology and chemistry testing for all ICU Medical products and sterilization processes: This position is for Monday-Friday day shift with no weekend or holiday work aside from the week of July 4th.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Sampling and testing of products for presence of pyrogen, heparin activity testing, and bioburden levels

• Testing of incoming components using FT-IR, specific gravity, pH, and non-volatile testing

• Sampling and testing of in-house purified water, and those portions of the manufacturing process which utilize water, for presence of endotoxin and/or, microbial load, pH, TOC, and free chlorine.

• Testing of biological indicators used in the monitoring and release of ethylene oxide sterilization cycles

• Evaluate all new products, modified products, or material changes, to assess sterilization and biocompatibility impact per the requirements of ISO 10993

• Laboratory maintenance tasks such as glassware cleaning, autoclaving materials, counting plates and gram staining.

• Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Computer proficiency and adaptability working with a variety of databases, word processing, spreadsheet, etc.

• Ability to work in a team environment with shifting priorities and requirements.

• Previous experience testing medical devices a plus

• Good organizational and communication skills required

Education and Experience

• Associate Degree desired or experience in a industry-based Laboratory for at least a year.

• Technical knowledge in the field required. Knowledge of physical sciences, laboratory equipment.

• Laboratory experience in industry-based setting or university laboratory experience is also is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age

Travel Requirements

• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

• Work may be performed in a clean room environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time

• Must be able to occasionally move and lift objects of up to 25 pounds

Benefits:

• 128hours PTO a year with roll-over.

• 11 paid holidays, no holiday work required

• 401K matching up to 5%

• Health and dental care

ICU Medical is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.