Microbiologist

Role: Microbiologist

Location: Plymouth, MN 55442

Duration: 1-year contract minimum; small chance of conversion to FTE.

What You’ll Do:

A Sterilization Microbiologist to support the transition of subassemblies and finished goods from internal manufacturing to third-party manufacturers. Must have strong ethylene oxide sterilization expertise, including validation and product adoption.

• Serve as the microbiology/sterilization lead on multiple project teams.
• Assess third-party manufacturing spaces for microbiological quality.
• Document sterilization adoption into validated ethylene oxide cycles.
• Perform and oversee sterilization validations.
• Provide technical writing for project deliverables.
• Minimal supervision once trained.

What we are looking for:

• Ethylene oxide sterilization expertise (validation and product adoption)
• Strong microbiology background in a manufacturing setting
• Technical writing skills
• Independent, self-directed work style
• 5+ years relevant experience (medical device or pharma acceptable)
• Experience contributing data for regulatory submissions
• Knowledge of manufacturing space assessments for microbiological quality
• Previous experience in product transfers to third-party manufacturers
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific discipline preferred (biology, microbiology, chemistry).
• Open to other degrees if candidate has strong relevant experience.
• 5+ years in microbiology and sterilization (ethylene oxide required).
• Experience may come from medical device or pharma.
• Technical writing experience required.
• Regulatory submission experience a plus, but not required.

Top skills:

• Ethylene oxide sterilization & validation expertise.
• Microbiology in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Independent work style.
• Ability to travel occasionally (possible destinations include Costa Rica).