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Changing lives. Building Careers. Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what's possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care. The **Microbiology Technician II** will be responsible for performing environmental monitoring, quality control microbiological laboratory testing of in-process, finished goods, validation studies, and adherence to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures purchased components, manufactured sub-assemblies and final product. Must have working knowledge of U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulatory agencies as they pertain to laboratory testing. **Primary responsibilities are to:** + Responsible for performing Microbiological testing such as Bioburden, Endotoxin, Gram staining, Growth promotion testing, TOC & Conductivity testing, sending samples for Microbial ID testing and other micro testing. + Perform Environmental monitoring of clean rooms including Viables and Non-viables testing and responsible of water samples collection and testing. + Working knowledge of aseptic techniques and provides database support, generates reports, and analyzes the data as needed. + Inspection and testing of raw materials, in-process, and final product testing. + Assist in trending environmental monitoring data, Report and investigate any monitoring excursions. + Monitors equipment and instrumentation used daily to ensure proper operation and calibration. + Maintains a working inventory of all components, materials and solutions as needed. + Develops and revises SOPs & Forms. + Training of new hires. + Responsible for identifying and alerting supervisor of issues on instruments and/or test executions; makes initial recommendations for possible solutions and/or corrective actions. + Assist in Out of Specification (OOS) Investigations, Non-conformances, and Corrective Action/Preventive Actions (CAPAs). + Assists in the writing and updating of Microbiological test procedures, protocol, logbooks, and checklists. + Assist as needed in test method validation, investigation studies or other product development studies. + Assist in preparing for and participating in FDA audits, customer audits, etc. + All other duties as assigned **Desire Minimum Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or a relevant scientific discipline. + A minimum of 2-4 years' experience in a medical device, pharmaceuticals, Quality/Regulatory. + Compliance, or other cGMP regulated product preferred environment. + Familiarity with application of FDA and/or ISO quality standards in a government regulated Industry. + Quality Certification (e.g., CQE, CQA, Six Sigma) preferred. + Proficient computer competence, including experience with database and Microsoft Office Software to create reports, spreadsheets, analyze data and prepare presentations. + Working knowledge of standard laboratory practices and safety. + Ability to follow instructions precisely, recognize deviations, and recommend corrective action. + Experience working in ISO Class 7 & 8 clean-rooms preferred + Experience with performing Microbiological assays in cGMP compliance lab and understanding of aseptic techniques. Salary Pay Range: $26.21 - $35.38 USD Hourly Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by several factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training **.** In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for bonus, commission, equity or other variable compensation **.** Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance, and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following Integra LifeSciences is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, marital status, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. This site is governed solely by applicable U.S. laws and governmental regulations. If you'd like more information on your rights under the law, please see the following notices: EEO Is the Law ( | EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans ( Integra LifeSciences is committed to provide qualified applicants and employees who are disabled veterans or individuals with disabilities with needed reasonable accommodations in accordance with the ADA ( . 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