Job Description

Integra LifeSciences is a global medical technology leader in neurosurgery and regenerative medicine driven by our purpose of restoring patients’ lives. The company offers a broad portfolio of products and innovative solutions for dural access and repair, cerebral spinal fluid management and neuro-critical care. Its regenerative tissue technologies include products that address soft tissue, peripheral nerve and tendon repairs and for the treatment of acute and chronic wounds, burns, as well as for plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Founded in 1989 by Richard E. Caruso, the company is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. Today, Integra LifeSciences has grown immensely, with more than 4200 employees worldwide as well as offices, manufacturing and research facilities in Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East, and the Americas.

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 I will provide support to the QC Microbiology Laboratory as pertaining to the respective responsibilities.  Performs functions such as executing laboratory testing for in-process and finished good products, water, stability studies, and validation studies as well as performs environmental monitoring.  This position is responsible for operating in compliance with all applicable procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures and appropriate regulations, including FDA and ISO 9001, ISO 13485, CMDR and the Medical Device Directive.
• Perform and document in-house microbiological testing on all in-process and finished products to comply with acceptance requirements.
• Perform LAL, water analysis, growth promotion, gram staining, identification of microorganisms and other microbiological testing
• Perform and document environmental monitoring in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Report any equipment and testing deviations to the Supervisor
• Submit samples for shipment to third party labs when necessary
• Maintain GMP/GLP laboratory notebooks and documentation relevant to the duties and responsibilities assigned.
• Maintain laboratory instrumentation required for testing.
• Assist with proper execution of laboratory Alert/Action (AA) and Out-of-Specification (OOS) investigations.
• Interact and coordinate activities with other departments and external vendors to support and meet the facility goals and objectives, especially related to environmental monitoring.
• Assist management in updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform data entry and assist with trend reporting as needed.
• Train team members in Microbiology department.
• Provide gowning training and qualification to operators, cleaning and other essential staff.
• Handle and dispose of biohazard material in compliance with OSHA and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Position is second shift with start time 4:30pm to 2:30am Monday-Thursday . Training will take place Monday-Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm.

Salary Pay Range:

$23.28 – $31.46 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.

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Unsolicited Agency Submission

Integra LifeSciences does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. A formal written agreement is required before engaging any agency, and it must be executed and authorized by the Vice President, Talent Acquisition. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions (the initial sharing of a candidate’s name, resume, or background) are position-specific and may only occur within the scope of that approved agreement. Please, no phone calls or emails.

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