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Sterility Assurance & Microbiology Scientist
City:  Juarez
Country/Region:  Mexico
State: 
Business Area:  Quality Assurance
Department:  QA/RA, Juárez
Employment Type:  Full-time
Req ID:  9960

A global job position with an impact:
The Sterility Assurance & Microbiology Scientist is responsible for the execution and documentation of microbiology and sterilization processes.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Participate on the overall activities related to microbiology tasks for cleanroom validation  
  and monitoring.
• Follow the selection and adaptation of various techniques, which accomplish business 
  objectives such as quality, cost optimization and cycle-time.
• Execute sterilization engineering assignments for application, validity, and conformance
   to specifications.
• Utilize analytical process tools to solve complex process problems (e.g., FMEA, Risk 
  Analysis, Process Modeling, Design of Experiments). Participate in small project teams as
  needed to accomplish project objectives.
• Study and recommend techniques to improve existing products/processes and process 
  controls.
• Document quality records using Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Employ appropriate techniques and methods to successfully conduct specific 
  assignments within negotiated deadlines after receiving general instruction.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of basic technical theories and principles within area of 
  expertise for routine tasks.
• Prepare, control and dispose required materials to monitor the environmental condition of  
  cleanroom to be in compliance with applicable standards.
• Participate on the evaluation of the alert and action levels for cleanroom and surrounding 
  areas based on historical data.
• Knowledge in related microbiological concepts.
• Responsible for the logistic of samples to be tested, includes but not limited to bioburden 
  test samples and biocompatibility test samples.
• Participation in the certification of sterilization cycles.
• Participation as required during audits.
• All other duties as assigned.

Authority:
• Execution of Environmental Monitoring and Product testing activities.
• Document NCRs related with sterilization deviations and environmental monitoring 
  following our existing procedures.
• Escalate to Micro & Sterilization Lead any situation that represents a quality risk.

Qualifications / Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry or related area.
• English (writing, reading, speaking, and listening): 70%
• Flexibility
• Responsibility
• Self-motivated
• Effective communication
• Negotiation and conflict resolution

How to Apply:
• If you are interested in the position, please apply as soon as possible through our recruitment system. Interviews will be conducted on a continuous basis.

• This job posting will remain open until March 23, 2026. Once the right candidate is selected, the posting will be closed. For additional information about the position, please contact marc@ambu.com

 

About Ambu

Ambu has been bringing the solutions of the future to life since 1937. Today, millions of patients and healthcare professionals worldwide depend on the efficiency, safety and performance of our single-use endoscopy, anaesthesia, and patient monitoring solutions. We continuously look to the future with a commitment to deliver innovative quality products that have a positive impact on patient care and the work of healthcare professionals. Headquartered near Copenhagen in Denmark, Ambu employs approximately 4,500 people in Europe, North America and the Asia Pacific.

For more information, please visit ambu.com or follow us on LinkedIn.