Careers that Change Lives

The intent behind the design of the new Global Operations and Supply Chain (GO&SC) Strategy is to create a more agile and responsive manufacturing and supply chain organization. One that anticipates and meets the needs of our customers, our patients, and our stockholders – effectively becoming a competitive advantage for Medtronic.

One of the ways we will do this is through the Supplier Transfer Optimization Program (STOP), an initiative aimed at to significantly optimize our supply base by reducing the number of vendors in our direct materials supply base .
In this exciting role as a Principal Microbiology/Bio-compatibility Specialist , you will have responsibility for performing the coordination and preparation of document packages in establishing requirements for the transfer of methodology for supplier transfers within the newly formed Supplier Optimization team (Transfer Office) under Operations Innovation team.

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Analyzes chemical, biological or microbiological products, raw materials, in-process materials, release test samples or stability samples in support of the company's quality program.
• Prepares, cleans, disinfects, and/or sterilizes instruments, materials, products, and/or supplies.
• Follows protocols and regulations in order to clean, store, and/or deliver products, supplies, and/or instruments.
• Interprets and evaluates the analyses in terms of accuracy and precision compared against established specifications and recommends and implements corrective action where necessary.
• Develops, validates, and implements controlled environment methods.
• Applies existing techniques and procedures with recommendations and implementation of modification for improved efficiency, or devises and develops new analytical methods and techniques.
• Performs qualitative tests or quantitative assays on samples using techniques that vary from use of standard analytical equipment to highly modern and automated instrumentation.
• May also be involved in establishing requirements for the transfer of methodology from R&D.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience

Nice to Have

• Leads the bio-compatibility assessment for all types of commodity items and works with the cross functional quality and Regulatory teams to recommend next steps on projects/programs
• Directly interacts with the supplier and internal manufacturing teams along with R&D and quality personnel to evaluate bio-comp risks and associated timeline impact
• Operates with broader exposure to multiple commodity items for improved and efficient process of bio-comp assessment
• Quickly learns and establishes process map and solutions for complex high precision technology products that need bio-comp evaluation

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)