Senior Microbiologist

Senior MicrobiologistAt MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.About the RoleWe are looking for a dynamic Senior Microbiologist to join our team and support critical lot release testing and validation development and execution. This role is full time on-site in Northridge, CA.Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.Serve as subject matter expert for microbiology, microbial control, disinfection, and contamination risk management.Develop and execute microbiological strategies across product development, manufacturing, sustaining engineering, and for existing and future cleanroom environments.Lead microbiological risk assessments for products, processes, materials, and cleanroom environments.Establish acceptance criteria, sampling plans, and test methods for the environmental monitoring program.Develop and execute validation of cleaning, disinfection, and microbial-control processes.Author and review protocols, reports, specifications, SOPs, and regulatory submission content.Evaluate microbiological results — including trends, deviations, and OOS/OOC findings — and own investigations and corrective actions.Provide microbiology input for design controls, hazard analyses, change controls, CAPAs, complaints, risk assessment, and supplier issues.Qualify and oversee external microbiology laboratories, including method review, data assessment, and participation in laboratory audits.Must Have: Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.Benefits & CompensationMiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits packageAt MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$87,000.00 - $149,000.00For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $97,000 - $165,000 USD.Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that "regular employees" refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.MiniMed Benefits OverviewAbout MiniMedMiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we've been committed to redefining what's possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it's needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.Learn more about our business, and our mission here.