Sterility Assurance & Microbiology Technician

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Sterility Assurance & Microbiology Technician

City:  Juarez

Country/Region:  Mexico

State: 

Business Area:  Quality Assurance

Department:  QA/RA, Juárez

Employment Type:  Full-time

Req ID:  10116

A global job position with an impact:

We are growing and expanding our Manufacturing Site in Mexico! In the job as the Sterility Assurance & Microbiology Technician he is responsible for the execution of related microbiology and sterilization processes.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Participate in the overall activities related to microbiology tasks for cleanroom validation      
  and environmental monitoring.

• Follow the techniques already defined to accomplish business objectives such as quality, 
  cost optimization and cycle-time.

• Perform the activities related to sterilization and/or microbiology according to the Ambu 
  procedures.

• Participate in small project teams as needed to accomplish project objectives.

• Document quality records using Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

• Apply appropriate techniques and methods to successfully conduct specific assignments
  within negotiated deadlines after receiving the assignment.

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of technical theories and principles related to Microbiology 
  and Sterilization for routine tasks.

• Execute environmental monitoring testing such as Airborne Particles, Airborne Microbes, 
  Surface microbes and Hand hygiene testing as applicable.

• Coordinate and follow up internally the shipment of the medical device samples for 
  Bioburden testing.

• Participate in the evaluation of the alert and action levels for cleanroom and surrounding 
  areas by gathering historical data.

• Participation in the logistics 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.

• Participate as required in the documentation of NCRs related to sterilization deviations 
  and environmental monitoring following our existing procedures.

• Escalate to Sterility Assurance & Microbiology Lead and/or Specialist any situation 
  that represents a quality risk.

Qualifications / Education:

• Technical degree (or bachelor's degree preferably) in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or 
   related areas.

• Experience of at least 1 year in the Medical Device Industry.

Required skills:
• English (Preferable).
• Flexibility.
• Responsability 
• Self-motivated
• Effective communication 
• Negotiation and conflict resolution

Work Environment:  

This is a manufacturing facility and as a result, employees have the potential to be exposed to noise, chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, machinery, vibration, or other workplace hazards controlled within compliance of current safety and health standards.
 
How to Apply:
 
If you are interested in the position, then please apply as soon as possible through our recruitment system. Note that we will invite candidates for interviews on a continuous basis so no need to hesitate. 

This job ad will be online until May 18,2026, but once we have found the right candidate, this ad will no longer be online. For more information about the position, please feel free to contact at 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.