Stryker Corporation

Associate Manager, Microbiology & Sterility

Stryker Corporation • $102K — $171K *
Arlington, TN 38002In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, or related field.
  • 6+ years in microbiology, sterility assurance, or lab operations in regulated environments.
  • In-depth knowledge of environmental monitoring, cleanroom controls, and sterilization validation.
  • Ability to lead investigations and perform root cause analysis in manufacturing settings.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office and quality/data systems.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee microbiology and sterility assurance programs across four manufacturing sites.
  • Coordinate cleanroom and environmental monitoring compliance.
  • Manage sterilization program execution to ensure compliance.
  • Supervise daily operations of an internal microbiology lab and external testing.
  • Support the development and mentorship of a small team of microbiologists and QC technicians.
  • Review microbiological data and compliance outcomes ensuring scientific integrity.
  • Contribute to audit readiness and continuous improvement of microbiology procedures.

Benefits

  • Flexible work options with hybrid or onsite opportunities.
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

Associate Manager, Microbiology & Sterility based in Arlington, TN, to lead microbiology and sterility assurance efforts across multiple United States Trauma & Extremities manufacturing sites. his role provides people leadership, technical direction, and cross-site coordination to ensure microbiological controls, laboratory testing, cleanroom environmental monitoring, and sterilization systems are compliant, effective, and scalable in support of product quality, patient safety, and regulatory standards. The Associate Manager will partner closely with cross-functional teams to maintain an inspection-ready quality system, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency across the network.

What you will do
  • Support oversight of microbiology and sterility assurance programs across four U.S. T&E manufacturing sites, partnering with site quality and operations teams.
  • Coordinate cleanroom compliance and environmental monitoring programs, including routine trending and issue escalation.
  • Assist in management of sterilization programs (validation, requalification, and maintenance) to ensure consistent and compliant execution.
  • Oversee day-to-day activities of an internal microbiology lab (including endotoxin testing) and coordinate external laboratory testing.
  • Provide direct supervision and development support to a small team of microbiologists and QC technicians, including goal setting and prioritization.
  • Review microbiological data, investigations, and CAPAs to ensure timely, scientifically sound, and compliant outcomes.
  • Support NPI, remediation, and capacity expansion projects by ensuring microbiology and sterility requirements are incorporated into processes.
  • Partner cross-functionally and contribute to audit readiness, quality system adherence, and continuous improvement of microbiology programs and procedures.

What you will need

Required
  • Bachelor's degree required in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Engineering or a related scientific discipline.
  • Minimum of 6+ years of relevant experience in microbiology, sterility assurance, or laboratory operations, with demonstrated support in medical device, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Strong technical knowledge of environmental monitoring, cleanroom controls, microbiological testing, endotoxin strategies, sterility assurance and sterilization validation / maintenance activities.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA, and risk assessments in complex manufacturing and compliance environments, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality/data systems.

Preferred
  • Minimum of 2+ years of people leadership or team oversight experience, including coaching, prioritization, and performance management, with demonstrated ability to collaborate across multi-site teams and manage internal and external stakeholders, while driving continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, cost optimization, and in-house laboratory transformations.
  • Working knowledge of quality system and regulatory requirements relevant to the role, including 21 CFR 820 / QMSR, ISO 13485, ISO 11137 and ISO 14644 or comparable standards.
  • Experience supporting new product introduction, technology transfer, process validations or remediation/inspection readiness programs.


  • USN: $102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual


Travel Percentage: 10%

About Stryker Corporation

Stryker Networks is a premier Information Technology partner providing IT managed services and database application development.

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Learn more about Stryker Corporation
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$91.9 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$1.5 billion
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$14.3 billion
NASDAQ
SYK
* Ladders Estimates

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