Co-op, Undergraduate, Sterilization and Microbiology (July-Dec 2026)(Onsite)

Insulet Corporation•Acton, MA

2d•$25 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Insulet Corporation is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Sterilization & Microbiology Co-op to support Insulet’s Global Sterility Assurance program. The Sterilization and Microbiology Co-op will primarily work within the Sterilization & Microbiology group support laboratory equipment maintenance/calibration, microbiology test program management (environmental monitoring, bacterial endotoxin testing, and product bioburden), and maintaining process effectiveness for ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective verbal communication.
Effective technical writing capability.
Experience with aseptic technique.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Able to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to wear gowning materials in a controlled manufacturing environment.
Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship needs.

Nice To Haves

Interest in Ethylene Oxide sterilization is strongly preferred.
Previous co-op experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support environmental monitoring program for controlled manufacturing areas (viable air, viable surface, and non-viable particulate testing), as applicable.
Support management of product bioburden and bacterial endotoxin testing performed by contract labs.
Support quality control testing, approval, and release of microbiological media.
Use standard laboratory equipment including but not limited to microplate readers, incubators, chart records, microscopes, vortexers, particle counters, air samplers, and pipettes, as applicable.
Accurate completion of test records and documents for tests performed, as well as accurate computer data entry.
Support generation and revision of procedures/work instructions related to microbiology & sterility assurance.
Support microbiology laboratory investigations.
Support activities related to microbiology nonconformances and CAPAs.
Support activities related to sterilization nonconformances and CAPAs, as applicable.
Support sterilization requalifications and microbiology test method validations, as applicable.
Support laboratory equipment qualifications, calibration, and preventive maintenance (as applicable).
Participate in developmental and departmental training.
Support internal and external quality audits, as required.
Performs other duties as required.