Reprocessing and Sterilization Laboratory Scientist

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Job description

Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and quality of medical devices? Join us at KARL STORZ as a Reprocessing and Sterilization Laboratory Scientist, where you'll play a key role in testing and validating reprocessing methods for advanced medical devices. Be part of a collaborative team driving innovation and excellence in medical device safety.

In this pivotal role, you will provide critical support to our Global Reprocessing, Sterilization, and Biocompatibility department, collaborating with internal stakeholders to plan, execute, and validate essential testing processes. This role requires an experienced professional who can operate with minimal supervision, leading projects, maintaining lab standards, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

What you'll be doing:

• Conduct validation and maintenance of reprocessing and sterilization equipment.

• Author and review test protocols, ensuring adherence to good documentation practices (GDP).

• Lead investigations into deviations and non-conformities, providing expert solutions.

• Develop and refine standard operating procedures to enhance lab efficiency.

• Deliver comprehensive training to laboratory personnel on procedures, practices, and equipment use.

What you need to be considered for the role:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, microbiology, biology, or related field, or relevant certification with 5+ years of direct lab experience in reprocessing reusable medical devices.

• 2-5 years of experience in a regulated GMP or GLP laboratory environment.

• Strong familiarity with reprocessing standards and sterilization/disinfection methods.

• Expertise in analytical lab test methods and data analysis, particularly in protein, hemoglobin, and carbohydrate detection.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong skills in Excel for data analysis.

Who we are:

KARL STORZ is an independent, family-owned company headquartered in Germany's renowned MedTech manufacturing region. For 80 years, we've pioneered the most groundbreaking innovations in endoscopic surgery, video imaging, and OR integration to benefit patients and healthcare providers alike.

With a footprint on every continent in the world and 9000+ employees worldwide, we pride ourselves on harnessing cutting-edge technology, precise workmanship, and unrivaled customer support. In doing so, we help healthcare facilities manage costs, streamline operations, and deliver posit patient outcomes.

It 's not just about the tools we create-it's about the lives we change, together.

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