Microbiology Technician

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This Microbiology Technician is responsible for performing microbiology testing for all ICU Medical products and sterilization processes. The position is Monday‑Friday day shift. It is 100% onsite at our Dublin, OH facility.

• Perform environmental monitoring of all assembly areas per written procedure. Review and approve test data against alert and limits.
• Collect and ship representative samples of finished products for bioburden and endotoxin testing, as well as dose audits for gamma products. Ship to approved testing laboratories per written procedures.
• Investigate test results; determine possible causes for failure and recommend corrective actions. Record results on log and appropriate forms.
• Collect and review documents provided by the EO and gamma sterilizers and perform load or run releases per site procedures. If needed, prepare biological indicators for use in sterilization.
• Perform laboratory maintenance tasks such as glassware cleaning, autoclaving materials, counting plates and gram staining.
• Manage lab consumables used in the Microbiology lab, and receive invoices through Oracle for timely payment.
• Perform other functions as necessary or assigned.

• Computer proficiency and adaptability working with databases, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.
• Ability to work in a team environment with shifting priorities and requirements.
• Previous experience testing medical devices is a plus.
• Good organizational and communication skills required.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Associate degree desired or experience in a medical device industry‑based laboratory for at least one year.
• Technical knowledge in the field required; knowledge of physical sciences and laboratory equipment.
• Laboratory experience in an industry‑based setting or university laboratory is also preferred.

• Works in a professional office environment with standard office equipment (computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines).
• May be performed in a cleanroom environment.
• May need to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to occasionally move and lift objects up to 25 pounds.
• Travel typically less than 5% of time.

ICU Medical has consistently provided clinical innovations that help solve real‑world challenges. With the acquisition of Hospira Infusion Systems in 2017 and Smiths Medical in 2022, we are now a global market leader with a complete line of clinically‑essential IV therapy and high‑value critical care products for hospital, alternate site, and home care settings.

We’re ready to bring you consistent quality, innovation, and value in more areas than ever. Our focus allows us to bring you dedicated and non‑dedicated IV sets and needle free connectors clinically proven to provide an effective barrier against bacterial transfer and colonization, the industry’s broadest IV smart pump offering covering large volume, pain management, and ambulatory needs, IV medication safety software providing full IV‑EHR interoperability with the highest customer satisfaction and compatibility with more EHR systems than any other company, and significant US IV solutions manufacturing and supply capabilities.

ICU Medical is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment regardless of race, color, nationality or national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

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