Sr. Microbiologist - Sterilization Supervisor

About the role

Medtronic Singapore Operations supports the manufacture and supply of medical technologies worldwide. Its Sterilization and Microbiology function provides microbiological testing, laboratory services, environmental controls and sterilization support to protect product quality, patient safety and regulatory compliance. The Sr. Microbiologist-Sterilization Supervisor leads the Sterilization and Microbiological Laboratory team, ensures timely and accurate testing and sterilization services, and drives compliance with quality and regulatory requirements. The position is based in Singapore and is an onsite role.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Sterilization and Microbiological Laboratory team so that testing, monitoring and sterilization activities meet production schedules and quality objectives.
• Oversee microbiological analyses of raw materials, in-process materials, release samples, stability samples and other materials in line with established procedures and specifications.
• Direct sterilization operations and related quality activities to meet regulatory, quality system and operational requirements.
• Review and interpret microbiological and sterilization data, identify trends and implement corrective and preventive actions when needed.
• Develop, validate, implement and maintain controlled environment and microbiological testing methods.
• Drive process improvements by refining analytical techniques and supporting new testing approaches.
• Support investigations of deviations, nonconformances, out-of-specification results and quality events, working with cross-functional teams to find root causes.
• Provide leadership in talent development, performance management, workforce planning and employee engagement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience in microbiology, sterilization, laboratory operations, quality or a related regulated manufacturing environment; or an advanced degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience leading or supervising employees, including prioritization, coaching and performance management.
• Experience performing or overseeing microbiological testing, laboratory operations, environmental monitoring or sterilization activities.
• Experience investigating quality issues, deviations and corrective and preventive actions in a regulated environment.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization processes, validation, monitoring and requalification.
• Experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of microbiological testing methods, controlled environments, contamination control programs and environmental monitoring systems.
• Experience with methodology transfer, validation, data analysis and continuous improvement.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and a flexible benefits package.
• Eligibility for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).