Expected Travel: None

Requisition ID: 11481

 

About Teleflex Incorporated

As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare. 
 
Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, QuikClot™, LMA™, Pilling™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.
 
At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare.  For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

 

Global Operations - Global Operations is a complex and diverse organization within the company which is responsible for product fulfilment to all our customers from end to end. We pride ourselves on being totally Customer Centric in our unrelenting focus on Improving Quality, Service and Value as perceived by our customers. Our employees are dedicated to the Global Operations Enterprise Excellence journey. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives.

Position Summary

This role is for a team and strategy leader within the Microbiology Lab. Responsible for organizing service requests of Microbiology Lab. Supervision of lab microbiologists and responsible for training, development of skills and resource management. This role is responsible for complete execution of deliverables related to microbiology testing. This role will also be responsible for laboratory inventory/supply management. This position will participate in new test method development for continuous improvement and capability expansion to support business needs.

NOTE: This role will be part of an internal lab transfer from our Kamunting site into our Kulim site. This will bring a need for project oversight and completion. With this will bring the need for a person with a desire to create successful laboratory foundation in processes, people and tools for future success.
 

Principal Responsibilities

•    Supervisory responsibilities and set work direction for a team of microbiologists 
•    Prioritization of projects and responsible for adhering to committed deadlines
•    Develop test method validation strategies for LAL (bacterial endotoxin testing) and bioburden testing
•    Develop product validations to adopt into test procedures
•    Monitor execution of routine Bacterial Endotoxin Tests and product bioburden tests
•    Manage lab requests, execution, and output – clearly communicate status to stakeholders
•    Lead laboratory nonconformance investigations
•    Maintain stock of lab supplies and look for continuous improvement and cost improvement opportunities
•    Review and approve test results generated by the microbiology lab according to QMS and good documentation practices
•    Train microbiologists in validated test methods
•    Execute testing to support sterilization cycle revalidations and product change assessments
•    Serve as microbiology member on product development teams, as needed  
•    Support as a microbiology SME during audits
 

Education / Experience Requirements

•    Bachelor’s Degree required in a scientific discipline
•    Minimum 5 years’ experience in microbiology laboratory, medical device related preferred
•    Laboratory testing experience with either bioburden testing or bacterial endotoxin testing
•    Experience working within a Quality Management System
 

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements Strong leadership skills and ability to work on cross functional teams Thorough understanding of multiple disciplines within microbiology Thorough understanding of basic laboratory requirements - including aseptic technique Understanding of quality management system structure and good documentation practices (GDP)  Strong computer literacy Proficient in technical report writing and review Structured and methodical problem-solving approach  Ability to define, organize, delegate, and supervise individual and team tasks Effective verbal and written communication Ability to coordinate and execute activities involving multiple internal and external functions  Able to create and review technical documentation Interpersonal skills; working in a team and as an individual contributor Foster a positive culture of growth, collaboration, and achievement across the organization
 

Note: As with all positions, due to the dynamic nature of Teleflex Medical business, key responsibilities may evolve and change over time. 

Teleflex is an equal opportunities employer.

At Teleflex, we follow a comprehensive hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters or 3rd party firms. We do not make unsolicited job offers. We do not ask for money or require equipment purchase up-front.

Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, QuikClot™, LMA™, Pilling™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries. 
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