Microbiologist Sterilization Manager

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 11 Sep 2026   Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life                     The Microbiologist Sterilization Manager is part of the Global Operations & Supply Chain organization and provides microbiology and sterility assurance leadership for manufacturing sites within the Central Region. The team partners closely with Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Research & Development to ensure microbiological quality, regulatory compliance, and effective implementation of sterilization and contamination control programs across multiple facilities. The position may be based in Fort Worth, TX; Memphis, TN; Warsaw, IN; or Milwaukee, WI. This position requires onsite presence a minimum of four (4) days per week. The role also requires up to 25% domestic travel. This role provides technical and people leadership for microbiology and sterility assurance activities supporting medical device manufacturing operations. The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with microbiological and sterilization requirements, leading continuous improvement initiatives, supporting regulatory inspections and audits, and developing a high-performing team focused on product quality and patient safety.

Lead microbiology and sterility assurance programs that support manufacturing operations and regulatory compliance across assigned sites. Provide leadership and development for engineers and scientists responsible for microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, sterilization, and contamination control activities. Serve as the site and regional subject matter expert for microbiology and sterilization and provide guidance on technical and compliance-related issues. Oversee the development, execution, and maintenance of microbiology, sterilization, environmental monitoring, and controlled environment programs. Lead investigations, corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities, and continuous improvement initiatives related to microbiological quality and sterility assurance. Monitor, analyze, and report key performance indicators and quality metrics to support operational excellence and compliance objectives. Support new product introductions, process transfers, and validation activities by establishing microbiology and sterilization requirements for manufacturing implementation. Represent microbiology and sterility assurance functions during internal audits, regulatory inspections, and external assessments.

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.  Bachelor’s degree in science or technical field with 5+ years of work experience in microbiology, sterilization, and/or biocompatibility experience OR Advanced Degree in Science or technical field with 3+ years of work experience in microbiology, sterilization, and/or biocompatibility experience. Requires a minimum of 2 years of prior experience supervising or managing others.

Experience in the front room of FDA inspections or notified body audits. Experience serving as a subject matter expert during audits, inspections, or regulatory assessments. Demonstrated understanding of the industrial sterilization business and contract sterilizer operations. Experience supporting microbiology and sterilization programs within a regulated manufacturing environment. Experience with controlled environment monitoring, process water