Microbiologist 1

Teleflex • Durham, NC

11d

About The Position

As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare. Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose. At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

Global Operations - Global Operations is a complex and diverse organization within the company which is responsible for product fulfilment to all our customers from end to end. We pride ourselves on being totally Customer Centric in our unrelenting focus on Improving Quality, Service and Value as perceived by our customers. Our employees are dedicated to the Global Operations Enterprise Excellence journey. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives.Position SummaryThis is an entry-level laboratory role responsible for the complete execution of deliverables related to microbiology testing. This will require a review of samples to ensure testing is performed according to the provided work instruction. Fulfill microbiology role supporting new product development and production-related sterilization activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required in a related scientific discipline
• No previous professional experience required
• Understanding of basic laboratory requirements - including aseptic technique
• Strong computer literacy
• Ability to define, organize, and manage individual tasks
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Able to create and review technical documentation
• Interpersonal skills; working in a team and as an individual contributor
• Foster a positive culture of growth, collaboration, and achievement across the organization

Responsibilities

• Execute routine Bacterial Endotoxin Tests and product bioburden tests according to provided work instruction
• Execute media growth promotion testing and Gram staining
• Assist with nonconformance investigations, when needed
• Trend microbiology data and maintain lab tracking spreadsheets
• Execute testing to support sterilization cycle revalidations and product change assessments
• Perform investigations and provide technical support for non-conforming events and CAPA related to microbiology, when needed
• Maintain clean glassware and lab supplies
• May perform additional tasks, as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level