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The Laboratory Technician, Microbiology is responsible to perform microbiological test required for quality control of processes and products.Provides the support required to manufacture sterile and microbiology safe medical products.  Analyzes growth, structure, and general characteristics of bacteria and other microorganisms. Provides microbiologically and process engineering support for environmental control activities for the manufacture of sterile medical devices, which involves coordination of bacterial endotoxin test, sterilization operations, and environmental monitoring. Isolates and makes cultures of bacteria. Prepare culture media. Performs the Environmental Monitoring test related with microbial contamination and particles within plant facilities. Collects the test samples to monitor bioburden of products. Performs Bacterial Endotoxin Test in products as specified in the procedure. Implements and monitors programs for contamination control to reduce viable and nonviable contamination within the plant facilities. Performs microbiology analysis of substances, waters etc. Fills test results forms of all tests performed in the laboratory. Performs all required test for the validation of the EtO sterilization as well as Steam Sterilization and Depyrogenization Ovens.  These tests comprise but are not limited to:   D – Value Studies, on B.I.'s and bioburden determination and Sterility test of qualification samples in Integra NeuroSciences and other divisions as assigned annually. Reviews procedures and test methods used in the area to ensure compliance and develops new ones when necessary. Performs spore counts as applicable.  Prepares protocols and final test reports of sterilization qualifications.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – Education and Experience

• BS in Microbiology, Biology; Industrial Microbiology preferred.
• At least one (1) to three (3) years experience as a Microbiologist in Medical Devices or related pharmaceutical industry.

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