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Collabera · 1 day ago

Microbiology and Sterilization Scientist

North Chicago, IL

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$45/hr - $50/hr

Collabera is a company that provides global microbiology support for medical device combination products within a regulated manufacturing environment. The role involves offering scientific guidance, supporting validation activities, and contributing to regulatory documentation and submissions.

ConsultingInformation ServicesInformation Technology

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Gagandeep Singh

Responsibilities

Provide global microbiology support for medical device combination products

Consult on technical issues and troubleshoot microbiology-related challenges

Author, review, and support regulatory submissions for global health authorities

Review investigation reports and contribute scientific input to validation activities

Manage assigned microbiology projects from initiation through completion

Develop, author, and validate microbiological testing methods

Collaborate with subject matter experts and internal teams on validation and documentation efforts

Provide microbiology expertise for investigations, deviations, and corrective actions

Qualification

MicrobiologySterilization methodsMicrobiological test methodsRegulatory submissionsMethod validationDocumentation skillsTroubleshootingBiological indicators

Required

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or a related scientific discipline

Strong microbiology background within a pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing environment

Hands-on experience with sterility assurance or sterilization modalities

Working knowledge of sterilization methods including moist heat, dry heat, gamma radiation, or electron beam

Experience with microbiological test methods aligned with United States Pharmacopeia chapters <51>, <61>, <71>, and <85>, or equivalent international standards

Knowledge of international standards related to sterilization and microbiological testing

Proven experience in microbiology method writing, validation, and troubleshooting

Strong documentation skills within a regulated environment

Preferred

Master's degree in Microbiology or a related field with relevant industry experience

Familiarity with biological indicators

Experience supporting global regulatory submissions and interacting with regulatory agencies

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Paid parking or public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick and safe time

Hours of paid vacation time

Weeks of paid parental leave

Paid holidays annually – as applicable

Company

Collabera

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Collabera is an end-to-end information technology services and solutions provider helping clients align their business and IT strategies.

Founded in 1991

Morristown, New Jersey, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.collabera.com

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