Lead Technician, Microbiology

This Microbiology Technician Lead is responsible for coordinating/managing/conducting microbiology and chemistry testing for all ICU Medical products and sterilization processes. **Position Summary** This Microbiology Technician Lead is responsible for coordinating/managing/conducting microbiology and chemistry testing for all ICU Medical products and sterilization processes. **This position is 100% onsite at our Salt Lake City manufacturing facility.** **Essential Duties & Responsibilities** - Manage day to day laboratory functions of a team of microbiology technicians to support production demands and product release. - Serve as deputy in various functions related to the Sterilization and Microbiology Lab Supervisor - Identify and implement process improvements - Ensures that lab documentation is complete and accurate. - Ensures lab personnel adhere to cGMP's, SOP's and plant policies/guidelines. - Proficient in a large number of tests such as BET, Bioburden, environmental monitoring, streak plating, heparin activity testing, HPLC, FT-IR and many others. - Oversee and create several chemical solutions used in manufacturing - Work with various departments to ensure testing are completed - Work with vendors on testing needs for department - Troubleshoots and resolves lab/testing problems - Performs general laboratory and test supply maintenance - Assist in development of new procedure and process for the lab - Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned **Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications** - Computer proficiency and adaptability working with a variety of databases, Word, spreadsheet, etc. - Ability to work in a team environment with shifting priorities and requirements - Must be able to direct others and organize other’s schedule to ensure that lab activities are completed in a timely manner. - Must be able to provide general guidance to other lab inspectors on a day-to-day basis. - Must be self-directed and demonstrate good organizational and time management skills. - Must be able to work effectively with all levels of individuals within the organization. - Must be able to perform tests quickly and efficiently without sacrificing accuracy, safety or quality. **Education and Experience** - Must be 18 years of age - Associate Degree Preferred - 4+ years of experience in a lab - Lead or trainer experience preferred - Experience managing multiple projects/tasks - Knowledge of physical sciences, laboratory equipment **Physical Requirements and Work Environment** - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear - Must be willing to wear a respirator for specific tasks - This job operates in a professional office environment as well as a laboratory setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets - Work may be performed in a clean room environment - While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time - Must be able to occasionally move and lift objects of up to 25 pounds ### About the Company ICU Medical has consistently provided you with clinical innovations that help solve real-world challenges. With the acquisition of Hospira Infusion Systems in 2017 and Smiths Medical in 2022, we are now a global market leader with a complete line of clinically-essential IV therapy and high-value critical care products for hospital, alternate site, and home care settings. We're ready to bring you consistent quality, innovation, and value in more areas than ever. Our focus allows us to bring you: - Dedicated and non-dedicated IV sets and needlefree connectors clinically proven to provide an effective barrier against bacterial transfer and colonization. - The industry’s broadest IV smart pump offering covering large volume, pain management, and ambulatory needs. - IV medication safety software providing full IV-EHR interoperability with the highest customer satisfact…