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At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s (https://danaher.com/our-businesses) 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.

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The Contamination Control & Sterility Assurance Specialist is responsible for ensuring the integrity of environmental monitoring, quality control testing, and sterility assurance processes in a highly regulated medical device environment.

This role involves conducting laboratory analyses, maintaining critical equipment, managing sterility validation, providing training to teams, and participating in audits and investigations, all while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

This position reports to the Contamination Control & Sterility Assurance Team Manager and is part of the Contamination Control & Sterility Assurance team located in Westborough, Massachusetts and will be an on-site role.

What you will do:

+ Perform laboratory analysis of samples using aseptic techniques and following established procedures, ensuring full compliance with official compendial and health authority regulations (e.g., USP 788 microscopy method, Bioburden, BET, Environmental Monitoring, Water Testing, Compressed Gas Testing, Quarterly Dose Audit, Growth Promotion and Sterility Verification).

+ Provide support as a Contamination Control and Sterility Assurance Specialist to other sites.

+ Provide subject matter expertise and training in environmental monitoring, QC testing, and sterility assurance to peers and cross-functional departments, helping to improve team proficiency and ensure adherence to the highest quality standards.

+ Manage sterilization requests, coordinate schedules with suppliers, and monitor inventories of samples to ensure continuity in operations.

+ Possess an in-depth understanding of sterility assurance processes, including the validation of sterilization cycles (e.g., EO, steam, radiation), ensuring full compliance with relevant standards.

Who you are:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related scientific field.

+ 3+ years of experience in a Quality Control microbiology laboratory, including at least 3 years of performing viable and non-viable sampling in an ISO classified cleanroom environment.

+ Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques, environmental monitoring, microbiological QC testing, and sterility assurance processes.

+ Deep understanding of ISO 14644, sterility processes, and cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) in medical device product manufacturing.

+ Experience with Water, Endotoxin, Bioburden, Conductivity, and TOC testing.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

+ Ability to travel – 10% travel within the Boroughs area.

+ Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

+ Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 40lb.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

+ Familiarity with Electronic Management Systems (e.g., Veeva, Magic) and proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, including trending data analysis (MiniTab, Change Point Analyzer).

+ Proven experience in working with environmentally trending data and analysis.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex data and solutions.

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info (https://leplb1040.upoint.alight.com/ah-angular-afirst-web/#/web/danaher/cp/preauth-home) .

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Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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