We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 19 Jan 2026

 

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Act boldly. Compete to win. Move with speed and decisiveness. Foster belonging. Deliver results…the right way. That’s the Medtronic Mindset — our cultural norms. Our brand is rooted in action, not just words. The Medtronic Mindset defines the expectations of our culture. Every person here plays a role in bringing it to life. We recognize your extraordinary potential to ensure future generations live better, healthier lives.

In this vital position as a Microbiology & Sterilization Manager you will lead a team of talented technicians, scientists, and engineers with responsibility for sterility assurance, microbiology, and environmental controls across several manufacturing sites in the Central Region.  The Microbiology & Sterility Assurance team plays a key role in transforming the future of healthcare and fulfilling the Medtronic Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.  The incumbent will report through the Central Region Sterility Assurance Leader as part of the Global Operations and Supply Chain Quality organization.

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

• Guide engineers and scientists who analyze chemical, biological or microbiological products, raw materials, in-process materials, release test samples or stability samples in support of the company's quality program.

• Oversee local / site-based laboratory activities such as preparation, cleaning, disinfection, and/or sterilization of instruments, materials, products, and/or supplies; qualitative tests or quantitative assays on samples using techniques that may range from use of traditional analytical instruments to highly modern and automated instrumentation.

• Measure and monitor KPIs for sites under their responsibility and report these to leadership.

• Write protocols and procedures describing how to clean, sterilize, and/or deliver sterile products, supplies, and/or instruments.

• Interpret and evaluate laboratory analyses for accuracy and precision; verify test results against specifications and recommend and implement corrective action where necessary.

• Develop and implement procedures and protocols for management of controlled environments.

• Ensure microbiological quality of medical devices and controlled environments at assigned sites; lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) and continuous improvement activities.

• Identify and implement opportunities for improvement in microbiology and sterility assurance processes with respect to quality and efficiency.

• May also be involved in establishing microbiology and sterilization requirements for the transfer of new products and test methodology from R&D to manufacturing.

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for microbiology and sterility assurance at assigned sites and support audits and inspections, both internal and external (regulatory and health authorities).

• Travel Required: Role requires 10% travel to multiple manufacturing sites in the Central Region.

Required Knowledge and Experience: 

• Experience in balancing the needs of operations and compliance.

• Strong writing and communication skills with the ability to influence others without direct authority.  

• An empathic and candid leader that understands the power of the collective team and builds strong relationships.

• Experience as an SME for sterilization and microbiology in audit situations.

• Must be comfortable dealing with strong management teams and able to positively influence when necessary.

• Professionally represent the company with key industry bodies and where required, government agencies (i.e., US FDA, Notified Bodies).

• Experience with validating and monitoring controlled environments, process water systems, and/or various sterilization modalities (Ethylene Oxide (EO), Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP), Moist Heat, Dry Heat, and/or Radiation).

• Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within medical device microbiology & sterilization.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. 

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile. 

• Bachelor’s degree in science or technical field with 5+ years of work experience in microbiology, sterilization, and/or biocompatibility experience OR Advanced Degree in Science or technical field with 3+ years of work experience in microbiology, sterilization, and/or biocompatibility experience.

Nice to Have

• Degree in Engineering or Technical Sciences (Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Materials Science, etc.).

• Experience in a highly regulated industry, preferably medical device, with global manufacturing.

• AAMI Certification (CISS) or ASM Certification (NRM).

• An active participant in the development of industry standards impacting sterility assurance in pharma or medical devices as an active voting member of a working group; staying up to date with changing regulations and trends and actively sharing that knowledge with leadership.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

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.

Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$117,600.00 - $176,400.00

 

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

 

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

 

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

 

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.