Bayer · 22 hours ago
Associate Engineer - QC Microbiology - Indianola, PA
Indianola, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$64K/yr - $97K/yrBayer is a company driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges, aiming for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is a reality. The Associate Engineer for Medical Devices QC Microbiology supports sterilization and microbiology processes across multiple manufacturing sites, focusing on validations, investigations, and documentation related to non-conformances.
BiotechnologyChemicalHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Plans and manages own work activities of minor technical scope under the supervision of senior scientists and engineers
Assists with the maintenance of radiation and EO sterilization validations (quarterly dose audits, annual reviews)
Collaborates cross functionally on projects to determine the impact of changes to microbiology, sterilization and biocompatibility
Reviews sterilization records
Investigates and documents sterilization process non-conformances and drives corrective actions
Conducts data analysis and trending
Writes technical procedures, test protocols and reports
Assists supplier quality with audits of key sterilization, microbiology and biocompatibility suppliers
Supports requalification of medical device cleanrooms by reviewing and evaluating cleanroom data
Attends training sessions and further develops capabilities and knowledge surrounding sterilization, microbiology, biocompatibility and cleanroom operation and validation
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in engineering or scientific discipline required (e.g. Microbiology, Chemistry, Biomedical engineering, etc.)
Demonstrated knowledge and application of engineering and scientific concepts
Must be proactive, ambitious and driven
Must be capable of handling multiple concurrent projects while understanding the priorities of the assigned tasks and planning daily activities accordingly
Demonstrates analytical capabilities including statistical analysis and problem-solving techniques. Develops creative solutions to novel problems under minimal direction
Ability to write technical documentation in a logical manner that is clearly understood by personnel outside of the QC microbiology department
Attention to detail is critical in this role
Demonstrated ability to simplify and explain complex topics to others
Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, etc.) and Statistical applications (Excel, MiniTab, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to research new topics and develop competencies through self-learning
Preferred
Microbiology
Sterilization
Biocompatibility
Analytical Chemistry
Cleanroom validation and operation
Quality Control
Certified Industrial Sterilization Specialist (Radiation and/or EO)
Biocompatibility specialist
Cleanrooms
Auditing
Benefits
Health care
Vision
Dental
Retirement
PTO
Sick leave
Company
Bayer
Bayer is a life science company that specializes in the areas of health care and agriculture.
Founded in 1863
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.34BKey Investors
Bank of AmericaBill & Melinda Gates FoundationTemasek Holdings
2025-09-26Post Ipo Debt· $331.5M
2024-12-06Post Ipo Debt· $5.29B
2022-11-08Grant· $12M
Leadership Team
Wolfgang Nickl
Member of the Board of Management of Bayer AG and CFO
Abi Abitorabi
VP, CGT Platform Implementation Lead
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